Introduction
Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. is a New York City personal injury firm with more than four decades of history. Founded in 1977, the practice is led by Michele S. Mirman, Thomas P. Markovits, and Ronald J. Landau, with additional attorneys including Michael O’Hagan, Jeannie I. Rivera, and David Weissman. Collectively, the team brings over 200 years of combined experience in litigation. The firm reports more than $1 billion in recoveries for clients, positioning it among the most active personal injury practices in New York. Its offices serve all five boroughs as well as Long Island and Westchester, reflecting a broad commitment to urban and suburban communities. The firm emphasizes accessibility, offering consultations 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish.
Areas of Practice
Mirman, Markovits & Landau handles an extensive range of injury-related claims:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – Representation in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, including cases involving Uber, Lyft, and public transportation.
- Construction Accidents – Advocacy for injured workers and bystanders in scaffold falls, crane incidents, hoisting failures, and violations of New York’s labor laws.
- Premises Liability – Slip and fall injuries, negligent security cases, and accidents caused by unsafe conditions in residential, commercial, or municipal properties.
- Medical Malpractice – Cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and hospital negligence.
- Wrongful Death – Litigation on behalf of families seeking compensation for economic loss and emotional damages following a fatal accident.
- Nursing Home Abuse – Representation of elderly clients harmed through neglect, malnutrition, or mistreatment.
- Product Liability and Dangerous Drugs – Claims involving defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or unsafe consumer products.
- Civil Rights and Police Misconduct – Cases involving brutality, unlawful detention, and violations of constitutional rights.
- Specialized Injury Claims – Including sexual assault, school accidents, workplace injuries, catastrophic brain or spinal cord injuries, and mesothelioma litigation.
Case Results
The firm’s record includes numerous multimillion-dollar results:
- $15.2 million for a Queens construction worker injured by a falling steel beam.
- $12 million for a New York City construction worker who suffered a severe leg injury.
- $7 million for a Bronx infant who sustained brain damage due