Abuse Awareness | November 9, 2026

When your child says, “I don’t want to go to school,” parents listen. Sometimes the reason is a test or a difficult day. But when the fear comes from threats, teasing, exclusion, or physical attacks, that child needs help. Bullying is not normal, and it is not a normal part of growing up. Your child… read more

Personal Injury | November 5, 2026

If your child suffers a serious injury at a New York City school, whether public, private, or Charter, because of defective equipment, school negligence, or another dangerous condition, call us, Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., at 212-227-4000. We live and work here in New York and have represented injured New Yorkers for decades. We can help. … read more

Abuse Awareness,Sexual Assault | February 11, 2026

Last month, New York City made a major change to the Gender-Motivated Violence Act, and I feel compelled to share this important information immediately. Too many survivors still believe it is “too late” to seek justice. Too many were turned away by courts. Too many were silenced by technical legal barriers. That is changing in… read more

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