Michele Mirman | Accident | January 16, 2020

Walking down the street should not put your life in danger. However, that’s a reality New Yorker face every single day. Sadly, one New York City woman’s recent uptown Manhattan walk was her last. The 60-year-old was struck and killed by falling debris on W. 49th Street. According to reports, the woman was walking next… read more

Michele Mirman | Personal Injury | January 8, 2020

When you get hurt in an accident, you may have a legitimate claim for damages against a negligent party and/or their insurance company. Personal injury claims in New York can get pretty complicated. That’s why it’s often smart to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you and handle your case.  Most injury lawyers… read more

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | December 20, 2019

You got into a car accident and now you’re wondering what you should do. You’re struggling with some pretty serious injuries and know that your medical bills are adding up quickly. You also know that you might be able to recover compensation from an insurance company or an at-fault party. Is this something you should… read more

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | December 13, 2019

Earlier this week, a man lost control of his SUV and crashed into a Subway restaurant on Long Island. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the crash. A young girl dining inside at the time did, however, sustain minor injuries from flying debris. According to reports, a Queens man turned into the Boundary Plaza… read more

Michele Mirman | Bicycle Accidents | December 10, 2019

New York City is trying to make its streets safer for bicyclists. Notably, several dedicated bike lanes have been striped across all five boroughs. Are these efforts actually working, though? A recent article published by the New York Times suggests that the answer might be “no.” There are a few reasons why NYC’s new bike… read more

Michele Mirman | Motorcycle Accident | December 3, 2019

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after he was struck by a car in Brooklyn. According to reports, the 19-year-old rider was traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue when a car attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Hegemen Avenue in front of him. However, the Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 58-year-old man, struck the bike… read more

Michele Mirman | Construction Accidents | November 25, 2019

The construction industry in New York City is exploding. NYC is currently going through what’s been called “the biggest building boom in more than half a century.”  In fact, there are more than 40,00 active construction sites spread out across the five boroughs.  One thing is clear – the building boom has led to a… read more

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | November 21, 2019

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries reported after a car accident. However, many times, symptoms don’t appear right away. It’s not uncommon for symptoms of whiplash to be delayed for a few hours, or even a few days. The symptoms might be so minor that you don’t pay much attention to them right… read more

Michele Mirman | Car Accident | November 19, 2019

You leave a business meeting in New York City, hop into your car, and kick off your dress shoes. They’re uncomfortable, and you’d much rather drive barefoot. Is that legal, or does New York require drivers to wear shoes while operating a car? Here’s what you need to know. You Don’t Have to Wear Shoes… read more

Michele Mirman | Construction Accidents | November 18, 2019

If you work in construction, you have one of the most dangerous jobs in New York City. The Department of Buildings tracks construction accident-related injuries and deaths. In 2017, 761 construction workers were injured on sites across the Big Apple. That reflected a 13 percent increase from the number of construction injuries reported in the… read more