New York Construction Accident Lawyer Explains How to Win Tough Lawsuits

David Perecman explains how he has overcome the odds to win high profile construction accident lawsuits

New York, New York - November 4, 2008 - David Perecman, a leading New York construction accident lawyer, has overcome many obstacles throughout his career. Now, one of the most respected among New York construction accident attorneys, Perecman has become one of the top leading lawyers in the state of New York. He founded The Perecman Firm, consisting of several attorneys specializing in personal injury cases of all kinds, including construction accidents and worker's compensation. In order to share some of his experience, David Perecman provides the following information regarding how to be successful at winning tough lawsuits.

"I believe there are three main points to becoming a successful personal injury claims lawyer. These are: real world experience, staying abreast of industry information, and most importantly, passion for what you do. "This business has become extremely competitive, and to become successful and respected you must never cut corners. Everything that I have worked for and stand for has been for the rights of my clients. I'd be cheating them if I didn't give 110%."

New York construction accidents have been on the rise in recent months and received a lot of press with cranes collapsing, fires breaking out in buildings under construction and several scaffolding accidents. Attorneys in New York who understand construction accident laws are continually reviewing statutes and lobbying for more safety regulations. An injured worker will want to find a lawyer with vast experience handling construction accident litigation in New York, or they may find themselves without the appropriate settlement.

About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 25 years, New York construction accident lawyer and personal injury claims lawyer, David H. Perecman has championed all types of personal injury and construction accident cases in New York State. David Perecman is the current Secretary of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law (Construction Accident Law) Committee and an expert on OSHA violations. Mr. Perecman's achievements, often in the construction accident field, have brought him recognition as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's 2008 Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's 2007 publication of ‘The Best Lawyers in America" and has earned him the votes by his peers as among the top 5% of lawyers in the New York region as published in The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition".

He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients over the course of his career. Among his more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict* for an injured NYC construction worker who fractured his arm and injured his knee. Mr. Perecman has spent much of his career advocating for injured victims' rights and addressing safety issues in the workplace including his recent statements regarding New York City crane construction accidents. The New York personal injury attorneys at The Perecman Firm have a depth of expertise in and breadth of knowledge well recognized in NYC, while their record and reputation speaks for itself.

*later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million.