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

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

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

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