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,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

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