Abuse Awareness,Personal Injury | 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…

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…

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,…

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…