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,…

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…

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…

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…

Construction Accidents,Personal Injury | May 27, 2024

Each month, thousands of construction workers shape New York City’s buildings and skyline, and with this hard and dangerous work, numerous serious construction accidents occur.  What are the construction accidents that happen in NYC, and what are the hazards that cause them? Construction Accidents in NYC  What are we up against?  The New York City…

Construction Accidents,Personal Injury | October 10, 2023

In the heart of New York City, amidst its towering skyscrapers and intricate infrastructure, construction is a constant. With such consistent activity, unfortunately, comes the risk of accidents. For those employed in the construction industry, these accidents can lead to serious injuries, extended time off work, and significant medical expenses. As a personal injury lawyer…

Personal Injury,Slip & Fall Injuries | August 11, 2023

Tripping on an uneven sidewalk, slipping on a wet floor, tripping on a defective staircase or step in a building or falling over an object in your path can be embarrassing, but in many cases the damage is not merely to one’s ego. According to the New York State Department of Health, slip, trip and…

Accident,Construction Accidents,Lawsuit,Personal Injury,Slip & Fall Injuries | October 21, 2021

Data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that New York ranks among the safest states for workplace injuries. Even so, over 140,000 New York workers were injured on the job in 2019, and over 78,000 of those injuries were serious enough to lead to missed workdays, significant medical expenses, or permanent impairment. Most…

Accident,Infant Brain Damage,Personal Injury | October 6, 2021

According to the New York Department of Health, nearly 400 people in the state suffer brain injuries that are serious enough to require an emergency room visit or hospitalization. In April of this year, a New York appellate court awarded a $20 million verdict to a man who had suffered a brain injury after falling…

Construction Accidents,Personal Injury | September 27, 2021

New construction projects totaling 5.4 million square feet are prospected to begin in New York City this year, adding to the hundreds of constructions projects already under way throughout the city. Each project will present potential hazards to property owners, tenants, pedestrians, and workers. When injuries occur on construction sites, the resources available to compensate…