Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | March 19, 2020

Popcorn lung is the nickname for the condition known as bronchiolitis obliterans. It is damage to your lungs’ smallest and most vulnerable airways. The main cause of the condition is exposure to a chemical vapor that is found in things like microwavable popcorn, fruit drinks, caramel, and some dairy products. It is generally safe to…

Michele Mirman | Medical Malpractice | March 18, 2020

Induction of labor is when medical staff use drugs or other tools to stimulate a woman’s body to get the labor and delivery process started. Almost 20% of all births in the US start with some sort of induction. One drug that is used to stimulate labor is Cervidil. While it is commonly used, it…

Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | March 14, 2020

Personal injury accidents can leave victims with life-long injuries. These can be both mental and physical. Those who are injured can ask the court or insurance companies to help compensate them for their pain, both currently and in the future. These types of compensation are called pain and suffering.  Generally, pain and suffering awards will…

Michele Mirman | Workers' Compensation | March 14, 2020

In the state of New York, workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who are injured in on-the-job accidents. The exact length of time that they can receive these benefits is almost entirely dependent on the nature and extent of their injury. Permanent Total Disability Workers who suffer injuries that cause them to permanently and…

Michele Mirman | Lawsuit | March 13, 2020

Whether they’re on our phones, computers, subway platforms or streets, cameras are practically everywhere – even in many peoples’ houses.  Even though we’re rarely sure who will catch someone in the act, the chances are pretty good that the act is being captured by a camera. A hidden “nanny cam” recorded a Westchester man as…

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | March 6, 2020

If you are involved in a car crash in New York City, you may need to pull your accident report to submit to your insurance company or to file suit against the other party. Fortunately, this process is relatively straightforward. You can get the documentation you need from either the NYPD or the NYS Department…

Michele Mirman | Product Liability | February 20, 2020

Almost 4.5 million women in the U.S. use an intrauterine device or IUD as their preferred method of birth control. Its popularity is second only to birth control pills. Mirena, the most prescribed IUD in New York and throughout the country, may cause side effects referred to as the Mirena Crash.  What is the Mirena…

Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | February 14, 2020

Hiring a personal injury lawyer to sue the owner of a store where you slipped on a wet floor and suffered an injury may not be as easy as you think. The free consultation you use to decide whether to hire a lawyer is also a chance for the lawyer to decide whether to take…

Michele Mirman | Newsletter | February 3, 2020

Michele Mirman | Newsletter | February 3, 2020