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Most people are familiar with the general premise of a personal injury case: if another person hurts you, you can sue that person for a financial recovery of your damages. While accurate enough, ...

New York City’s speed camera program will soon be overhauled – both in regard to the numbers of cameras on NYC streets and their hours of use. In fact, Department of Transportation officials say that ...

Being injured on the job can jeopardize your financial well-being just as much as your health. From concerns over time off and lost income to confusion over who pays for needed medical care, there are ...

Most people tend to associate cold weather with workplace accidents, and though rain, snow, and ice can certainly make worksites more dangerous places, they’re not the only reason for increased ...

New York looked much different in 1885 than it does today. A year when the (still copper) Statute of Liberty first arrived in New York Harbor and long before skyscrapers shaped the City we know and ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to support Construction Safety Week 2019 – held this year from May 6 through May 10! As one of NYC’s most trusted injury firms, our team is always available to ...

Known for its high-rise apartments and skyscrapers, New York City sees its fair share of elevator-related accidents involving the general public, as well as accidents involving workers who use ...

April 2 nd is World Autism Day, a United Nations’ designated day of observance which kicks off an entire month dedicated to spreading awareness, promoting education, and gathering support for Autism ...

An appeals court in Manhattan said a trial was unnecessary to decide if the parties who operated a construction project were responsible for the injuries and losses a carpenter incurred when he was ...

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, our legal team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. wanted to take some time to shine a spotlight on the many contributions women have made to the U.S. labor ...

On the heels of the longest partial shutdown of the federal government in U.S. history, labor advocates are voicing more significant, systemic concerns regarding regulatory oversight of workplace ...

A package of proposed bills targeting transportation improvements in New York City are raising debate among City Council leaders, officials, and others about the future of sharable electric scooters ...

New York City’s construction sector may be flourishing in the post-recession boom, buts its workers are suffering injuries and deaths at increasingly alarming rates. Statistics show 2018 was the most ...