June 2014 Blog | The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.

How Long Can You Draw Workers' Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 27, 2014

The length of time for which a person may be entitled to collect compensation depends on his or her degree of disability as determined by a health care provider. A person may be either totally or ...

Does Workers Comp Pay For Pain And Suffering?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 26, 2014

In New York, the workers’ compensation law pays benefits to workers injured on the job , but it does not provide compensation for pain and suffering. Workers’ compensation laws can basically be ...

How Can Someone Prove Medical Malpractice?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 25, 2014

A number of key legal issues must be proven in order to win a medical malpractice case. Most medical malpractice lawsuits in New York attempt to prove that a doctor, nurse pharmacist, hospital, or ...

David Perecman Weighs in on Harrison Ford Injury on 'Star Wars' Set

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 24, 2014

Harrison Ford, 71, suffered a leg injury that required surgery while he was working on the set of “Star Wars: Episode VII.” According to ABC News (6.19.14), Ford’s left leg was broken but now he is ...

New York Auto Accident Lawyer David Perecman Amazed Florida State Tight End Nick O'Leary Not More Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 24, 2014

Florida State football player Nick O’Leary was riding his motorcycle down a suburban street when he collided with a Lexus that pulled out in front of his motorcycle. O’Leary slammed into the car, ...

How Do I Change My Lawyer?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 22, 2014

Individuals have the right to replace their personal injury attorneys whenever they want for whatever reason. A client’s right to fire an attorney exists even if the attorney performed services or the ...

How Do Motorcycle Crash Bars Work?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 21, 2014

Crash bars are useful for reducing damage to motorcycle engines and body panels when it falls on the side. Commonly, a crash bar is a loop of chrome-plated steel tube mounted to each side of a ...

Do Hospitals Pay Wrongful Death Claims Out Of Court?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 19, 2014

Wrongful deaths in hospitals are an unfortunate reality of the medical profession. Patients may be harmed when employees of hospitals commit negligent medical errors, such as surgical mistakes or ...

Can Someone Sue For Negligence In A Car Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 18, 2014

A person can sue for negligence in a car accident. In fact, most car accident lawsuits filed are due to a driver’s carelessness or negligence, because intentional acts are not involved. Auto accidents ...

David Perecman Weighs In On Fatal Forklift Accident In Brooklyn, New York

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2014

Gustavo Tapia, 22, was killed in a forklift accident in the Midwood area of Brooklyn, New York, reported CBS News (6.10.14). Tapia was using a walk behind forklift to push a Yale forklift up a ramp ...

Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2014

When a wrongful death occurs, the family of the person killed may file a claim. Because there may be many close family members who have suffered a loss, New York law specifies who can file the ...

Can Someone Sue A Hospital For Medical Malpractice?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 16, 2014

In some cases, a hospital may be held liable for patient injuries in a medical malpractice case. If a person is injured when receiving treatment in a hospital, the patient or the family of the patient ...

Can An Employee Be Fired While On Workers Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 15, 2014

An employer can fire an employee with an open workers’ compensation claim. However, an employer cannot fire a worker because of a workers’ compensation claim. The New York State Workers’ Compensation ...

How Do Lawyers Become Judges?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 14, 2014

A judge requires an extensive knowledge of the law; the ability to discern facts and weigh conflicting evidence; judicial temperament; and the ability to be completely impartial in a case. For this ...

Can Someone File A Civil Suit For A Car Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 13, 2014

If a person was involved in a car accident caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, he or she has the right to be compensated for injuries and property damage. After a car accident, filing ...

David Perecman Urges Greater Attention to Safety Following Fatal Elevator Shaft Fall at Queens, New York School Site

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 11, 2014

Elevator shaft accident statistics show how surprisingly common these types of accidents are. A contractor died when he fell five stories down an elevator shaft in Queens. According to NBC News ...

How To Prevent A Motorcycle Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 10, 2014

The following tips can help prevent a motorcycle accident. 1. Complete a motorcycle rider-training course. A safety course can benefit all motorcyclists, even skilled riders. Rider training classes go ...

David Perecman Weighs in on Fatal Accident That Injured Comedian Tracy Morgan And Killed Comedian Jimmy Mack

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 10, 2014

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured in a six- vehicle accident that left one person dead, reported CNN News (6.7.14). A tractor-trailer crashed into the Mercedes limo bus carrying ...

Why Do Attorneys Ask To Approach The Bench?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 8, 2014

During a trial, the judge may call the lawyers to the bench, or the lawyers may request to approach the bench. The bench is the large, raised desk at the front of a courtroom behind which the judge ...

Is There A Time Limit To Sue For Medical Malpractice?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 7, 2014

Medical malpractice is a kind of personal injury case that is brought against hospitals, doctors, nurses, or other medical care professionals. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a ...

Can Fault Be Determined By Car Accident Damage?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 4, 2014

Determining who is at fault in a car accident is essential to deciding who will pay for any damage caused by the accident. In general, the person at fault is the person whose negligence caused the ...

David Perecman Weighs In On Flying Saw Blade Accident Near Manhattan Construction Site

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 3, 2014

A pedestrian was injured in an accident near a construction site in Manhattan. Workers were cutting the street with a construction saw blade when it came loose and went flying 100 feet through the ...

What Is The Difference Between Wrongful Death and Manslaughter?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 3, 2014

Wrongful death law applies in cases in which the conduct of one person has resulted in the death of another. The purpose of this law is to compensate family members and-or dependents who will suffer ...

Are Workers Comp Benefits Taxable Income?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 1, 2014

Workers’ compensation benefits are not considered taxable income at the federal, state, and local levels. Workers’ comp benefits are non-taxable insurance settlements. While a worker does need to ...