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Founding Partner David Perecman Selected to the List of The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 16, 2017

The Perecman Firm Secures $5 Million Settlement for Injured Union Construction Worker

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 15, 2017

The Perecman Firm recently secured a $5 million settlement for a union construction worker who slipped and fell on an outdoor metal stair tower that was slippery from rainwater. Our client was working ...

Lobbying for Your Laws on Lobby Day

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 31, 2017

The Perecman Firm attorneys Steven Dorfman and Zachary Perecman traveled up to Albany last month to participate in Civil Justice Lobby Day, joining other members of the New York State Trial Lawyers ...

What to Do If You're Hit by a Car in NYC

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 20, 2017

Car accidents can cause devastating injuries and even kill victims in any situation, but they can become even more dangerous when a pedestrian is involved . If you were hit by a car while walking on ...

The Perecman Firm Enjoys a Weekend Supporting the Laborers' Local 1010

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 12, 2017

Members of The Perecman Firm took some time this past weekend to enjoy the warm weather and support the Laborers’ Local 1010. We enjoyed a great day filled with BBQ, sports and swimming with the union ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Opens All Major NYC Roads, Suspends Non-Emergency Construction

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2017

In preparation for Amtrak’s repair work, dubbed the “Summer of Hell” that was scheduled to begin on Sunday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will open all lanes and suspend all non-emergency ...

US Department of Transportation Withdraws from $24 Billion Gateway Program

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 7, 2017

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) withdrew from their position on the board of the Gateway Program, a nearly $24 billion project to add a second rail underneath the Hudson River ...

The Perecman Firm Featured as One of 2017 New York's Leading Lawyers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 28, 2017

Ever since founding attorney David Perecman first began practicing law 38 years ago, he has remained committed to putting his client’s needs at the forefront of every case he takes on. Just this past ...

Mayor de Blasio, Union Leaders Agree on Additional Training Requirements for Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 27, 2017

Mayor Bill de Blasio is working with construction union leaders in New York City to fight back against the growing numbers of injuries and fatalities on construction sites by improving worker-training ...

Attorneys at The Perecman Firm Secure Nine of the Top Verdicts and Settlements in New York in 2016

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 26, 2017

We are proud to announce that through their tireless efforts, our attorneys at The Perecman Firm have secured nine of the top verdicts and settlements in New York State in 2016. Every year, the New ...

Pared Down Version of Lavern's Law Passes New York State Senate

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 22, 2017

After years of fighting, a version of Lavern’s Law, New York’s medical malpractice date of discovery rule, finally received enough votes from the New York State Senate to make its way to Governor ...

Report Shows That Driver Killed In Self-Driving Tesla Crash Ignored Warnings to Re-Take Control

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 21, 2017

A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showed that the man who was killed in a self-driving car crash in 2016 ignored multiple instructions to put his hands back on the ...

NY Regional BAC Writes Memo in Support of Bill for Bricklayers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 14, 2017

The New York Regional Conference of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (NY Regional BAC), which represents approximately 11,000 members of local International Union of Bricklayers and Allied ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Sets Completion Date for Major Construction Products Ahead of Penn Station Renovations

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 13, 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that construction on tunnels and bridges in New York City will be sped up in order to alleviate the potential impact on commenters caused by the renovations ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Up To $1.5 Billion Dollar Investment to Help Create 40,000 Clean Energy Jobs

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 12, 2017

New York State is working towards backing up the words Governor Andrew Cuomo made when issuing an Executive Order reaffirming the state’s commitment to the Paris Accord by announcing the Clean Climate ...

Showing Our Support for the Children's Smile Foundation Annual Picnic

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 9, 2017

On Saturday, June 3, The Perecman Firm joined families for a day of relaxing fun at the Children’s Smile Foundation (CSF) Annual Picnic, an event sponsored by the Firm. We’re always happy to support a ...

Misuse of Restraints, State Policies Major Causes of Pediatric Deaths in the United States

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 2, 2017

The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a study looking into deaths of children under the age of 15 caused by motor vehicle accidents where they looked at issues that, if addressed, could result ...

New York City Mayor Signs Fourteen New Construction Bills

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 25, 2017

As part of New York City’s Construction Safety Act , announced at the beginning of 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed fourteen new bills, intended to protect construction workers in the city, into law ...

Get Your Car Ready for Summer During Vehicle Safety Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 23, 2017

Summer is just around the corner, and that means summer traveling is about to jump into high gear. However, before you jump behind the wheel of your car to start your journey, it’s important to make ...

Self-Driving Cars Will Be Allowed To Test in New York State

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 16, 2017

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, May 10 that New York will start allowing companies to test self-driving vehicles on public roads. "We are taking a careful yet balanced approach ...

Residential Building Permits in NYC Hit Decade High

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2017

According to data released by the New York Building Congress (NYBC), there were more new residential building permits issued in New York City in the first quarter of 2017 than any other quarter in the ...

Non-Union Contractors Push for Mandatory Drug Tests for All Construction Workers in NYC

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2017

According to Building and Construction Trades Council president Gary LaBarbera, none of the 33 construction worker deaths that have occurred since the beginning of 2015 have involved any evidence of ...

New Data Shows Majority of Workers Who Died In Construction Accidents Were From South and Central America

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 8, 2017

Recently released data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that immigrant workers made up the vast majority of deaths on construction sites in New York City in 2015. According to ...

Mapping the 280 Miles of Scaffolding in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 2, 2017

Back in 1980, New York City introduced a law that required scaffolding after Grace Gold, a student at Barnard College, was struck and killed by a piece of terra cotta that fell from an early 1900’s ...

How the Proposed Workers' Compensation Reform Will Affect Injured Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 4, 2017

Workers’ compensation laws are a key factor in ensuring that, in the event of a serious injury, workers have the ability to pay for necessary medical care and cover any damages they may have incurred. ...