Year: 2019

Perecman staff with gifts

At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. we wholeheartedly believe that the spirit of the holidays means giving and sharing. To spread holiday cheer and embrace what the season means to us, we recently delivered gifts to 75 children at a local homeless shelter in Harlem. Altogether, about two dozen families and their children benefitted from the […]

$5,000,000 Case Settlement

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., has successfully obtained a $5 million settlement for a premises liability client whose case originated from a 2011 slip and fall accident in his Manhattan apartment. The accident resulted in extensive and lingering back, leg, and nerve injuries that cause him pain and hardship to this day. The settlement was reached […]

Work Injury Claim Form

When you think of workers’ comp fraud, you might think of an employee faking or exaggerating an injury or illness to get insurance money. In reality, workers, employers, and even health care providers can commit this type of fraudulent activity. Workers’ comp fraud is defined as situations in which “someone willfully makes a false statement […]

traffic cop

In July, New York safety advocates staged a “die-in” in Washington Square Park to raise awareness about the dangers bicyclists face on busy NYC roads, and to honor the memory of 15 cyclists killed in the first seven months of 2019. Since then, a number of smaller vigils and community awareness events have been held, […]

construction

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.’s own Sagar Chadha recently appeared on Jus Punjabi TV’s “The Way Forward” to discuss construction accidents and the New York Labor Law with host Harjot Singh. A former prosecutor with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Sagar Chadha has transitioned his practice to represent injured and wronged plaintiffs’ in matters of civil personal […]

Personal Injury Claim

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, that’s a very general definition that does not take into account the many nuances of personal injury law. Civil claims and lawsuits […]

Construction on Buildings

In early July, the New York City Department of Buildings released an interactive map that shows the locations of construction sites where workers, supervisors, and others involved in large construction projects must receive site training. The map displays over 8,000 different worksites across NYC. The DOB’s new map is designed to provide greater clarity about […]

Red Light Camera

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 come July 11th, the City will begin installing speed cameras at unprecedented rates, and will double the hours they operate. […]

Work Injury Claim Form

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 many questions on the minds of injured workers and their families. At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., we receive many of […]

National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., want to do our part in sharing resources and information to help our clients and communities stay healthy, happy, and safe. As it does each year, the National Safety Council designates each week in June with a specific safety topic. This year’s […]