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Blog Posts in August, 2015

What you should know if you're involved in a motorcycle accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 31, 2015
Motorcycle deaths account for five percent of all highway fatalities each year, yet motorcycles represent just two percent of all registered vehicles in the United States. One of the main reasons ...

What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 28, 2015
Many personal injury clients want to know what to expect when they decide to hire an attorney and move forward with a personal injury lawsuit. While each case is different, the process of filing a ...

Fired reporter fatally shoots former coworkers on live TV

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 27, 2015
Disgruntled former WDBJ7 employee, 41 year old Vester Lee Flanagan II, also known by his broadcast name Bryce Williams, from the San Francisco Bay area is the man accused of shooting and killing ...

How to Deal with the Wrongful Death of a Loved One

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 25, 2015
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult, especially when their death was caused by the negligence of someone else. Regardless of the age of your lost loved one, suffering a death in a family ...

Reasons Behind New York Helmet Laws

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 24, 2015
Head trauma is the leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes . The state of New York has had a universal motorcycle helmet law since 1967. This means that anyone operating or riding on a motorcycle ...

Personal Injury Lawyer David Perecman Earns Best Lawyers Distinction

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 20, 2015
New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm , was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the practice area of Personal ...

What to Bring When You Are Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 20, 2015
If you have been injured in an accident and need legal representation, there are several things you can do before you meet with your personal injury attorney. In order to make preparing for your ...

New York Scaffold Law Attorneys

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 19, 2015
At The Perecman Firm, PLLC, we are scaffold law attorneys who are dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights. We offer free case evaluations for anybody who has been involved in accident relating to ...

What rights do employees have under OSHA regulations?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 18, 2015
Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations exist specifically to protect workers. The ...

Statues of limitations and the discovery rule

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 17, 2015
Statutes of limitations exist for both civil and criminal causes of action We understand that when you have lost a loved one, pursuing your legal rights can be an afterthought as you go through the ...

What constitutes a wrongful death case

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 14, 2015
Moving forward after the loss of a loved one is a long and emotional process. Often, the costs associated with dealing with the death of a loved one can add further stress to an already difficult ...

What are the risks of working in the construction industry?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 13, 2015
Construction is a high hazard industry Construction workers contribute greatly to the infrastructure of our communities. Unfortunately, construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to ...

Sleep deprivation is a common cause of truck accidents

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 12, 2015
Sleep loss is one of the most common causes of drowsy driving Truck accidents are all too common in New York. Each year truck crashes kill over 5,000 people and injure almost 150,000 more on our ...

The proper steps in filing a personal injury lawsuit for accident victims

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 10, 2015
How to file a lawsuit The Perecman Firm, PLLC is dedicated to providing experienced representation for accident victims in New York. If you or a loved one has been hurt due to a car or commercial ...

Know your rights, you may need a New York civil rights attorney

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 4, 2015
The U.S. Constitution Civil rights is defined as personal liberties that belong to an individual, owing to his or her status as a citizen or resident of a particular country or community. The U.S. ...

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