Abuse Awareness | January 12, 2026

I’ve been reading about the worsening bullying problem in NYC schools. Students say they feel unsafe. Parents share their fear. Too many kids report harassment, intimidation, and violence at school and online. A recent city survey showed 51% of NYC students say bullying and harassment happen often at their schools. Many kids say they feel… read more

Abuse Awareness,Sexual Assault | August 28, 2025

If you are a survivor of sexual abuse and rape, please know this: you are not alone, and your voice matters. I’m Michele Mirman, a personal injury attorney with decades of experience fighting for survivors across New York. I know how deeply these wounds can affect you—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The trauma doesn’t vanish when… read more

Accident,Personal Injury | August 12, 2025

As a parent, when you see Child Sports Injuries shatter your child’s confidence and safety, it can feel like your world is turning upside down. You trusted the coach, the field, the school—and now your child is injured because someone else didn’t do their job. As a mother, that’s more than frustrating. It’s devastating. And… read more

Assault,Personal Injury,Sexual Assault | August 8, 2025

Sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic experience—one that no survivor should have to rush to process. But when it comes to seeking justice through the legal system, time does matter.  New York has specific deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, that set the timeframe for filing a civil lawsuit or pursuing criminal charges. Understanding these… read more

Abuse Awareness | August 1, 2025

Bullying can trigger long-term health and psychological issues on top of the immediate injuries a victim sustains. Bullying elevates stress levels, and stress contributes to chronic conditions like cardiovascular problems. Stress caused by bullying can also lead to chronic anxiety and depression. Recalling and reliving the events can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The pervasive… read more

Accident,Personal Injury | July 31, 2025

As a mother and a playground injury lawyer NYC, I know there’s no sound more terrifying than your child crying out in pain. One moment they’re laughing on the playground—just being a kid—and the next, you’re racing to the emergency room with a child who’s been seriously hurt. If you’re reading this, you’re likely asking… read more

Abuse Awareness,Personal Injury | July 23, 2025

When a victim is sexually abused or assaulted, the focus naturally turns to the perpetrator. Many times, however, the assault did not happen in a vacuum – it happened because someone failed to live up to their responsibilities and step in, be it a school, place of worship, workplace, hospital, day care, or nursing home,… read more

Car Accident,Personal Injury | July 15, 2025

Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous distractions on the road, and it puts lives—including your own—at risk. A momentary glance at your phone can cause a devastating car accident Restrictions for Drivers Under New York State law, it is illegal to use a handheld mobile device or hands-free portable electronic device while… read more

Abuse Awareness | May 16, 2025

We at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC understand that behind every civil lawsuit for rape or sexual abuse there is a deeply personal story of pain, courage, and the desire for justice. Survivors can carry the emotional weight of their experiences for years before they feel ready to come forward. Many never do, silenced by… read more

Personal Injury,Trip & Fall Injuries | March 26, 2025

If you’ve suffered a trip and fall on public property in New York City, you could be entitled to significant compensation. New York City mandates that property owners maintain their property and warn of any hazards, and this regulation also holds the City accountable when injuries occur on public property, provided that the City has… read more