Things Parents Should Know After a Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury

Infants injured during birth unfortunately usually face a vast number of life-long challenges. Some difficulties are immediately identifiable. For example, parents naturally expect that children with birth injuries will need special medical care and assistance. Other challenges, however, may not be apparent or surface for many years. The Difficulties a Birth Injured Victim Can Face […]

Cosas que los padres deberían saber si su hijo sufrió lesiones durante el parto

Desafortunadamente, los bebés lesionados durante el parto se enfrentan normalmente a numerosos retos durante el resto de su vida. Algunas dificultades son identificables inmediatamente. Por ejemplo, los padres saben que los niños que sufren lesiones durante el parto necesitarán cuidados médicos y asistencia especial. Otros retos, sin embargo, puede que no sean evidentes o que […]

El 20 porciento de los residentes en hogares de ancianos son víctimas de abusos

Cuando hablamos de abusos en hogares de ancianos, normalmente la gente piensa que los miembros del personal son los abusadores. Sin embargo, los residentes de hogares de ancianos también sufren abusos por parte de otros residentes. Según un estudio publicado en Annals of Internal Medicine, al menos uno de cada cinco residentes en hogares de […]

NY Medical Malpractice Claims & the Statute of Limitations

In New York State, the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a negligent doctor or medical facility is, in general, two and a half years. When this deadline expires, you will no longer have a chance to collect money for injuries and other damages no matter how injured you or your […]

Demandas por negligencia médica en NY y su plazo de prescripción

En Nueva York, el plazo de prescripción para poner una demanda por negligencia médica contra un doctor negligente o contra un centro médico es, en general, de dos años y medio. Cuando este plazo expire, usted no podrá recibir dinero por sus lesiones y otros daños, sin importar lo graves que estos sean. Es importante […]

Keep Connected With Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C.

Since 1977, our New York personal injury attorneys at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. have been dedicated to helping the injured and the wronged assert their legal rights in the fight for justice. In the 40+ years our firm has been serving the working men and women of New York City, we’ve forged positive relationships […]

Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. Proudly Supports the Safe Homes Project of Brooklyn

Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. is pleased to announce our support of Good Shepherd Services’ Safe Homes Project, a community-based, multi-service domestic violence program committed to confronting domestic and partner violence by providing the support, information, and advocacy needed by communities and individuals to live safely.Since 1977, staff and volunteers have provided a wide range […]

Nursing Home Abuse: Common Signs and How to Avoid Them

Placing the care of your loved one into the hands of a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other long-term care facility can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. While you do everything possible to research your options and choose a safe, clean, and reputable facility, medical malpractice, neglect, and […]

Five Reasons Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Trying to settle a case? Unhappy with the offer to settle? After an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney to help you is not only the wisest move you can make, you also can have better chances of handling the process efficiently. The claims process is not always easy, especially when you should rather be […]

Michele Mirman Sworn-In as VP of The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) held a ceremony last Tuesday to commemorate the election of its newest officers. Our very own, Michele Mirman, also took an oath as the newly minted vice-president. On behalf of the entire firm, we would like to extend our congratulations to our lead attorney for this accomplishment. BWBA Celebrates […]