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Blog Posts in 2020

Drive Safe and Sober This 4th of July

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 29, 2020
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, people across the country may be wondering how they’ll celebrate the birth of our nation this year. For a lot of folks, many things won’t quite be the same. ...

New York Workers' Comp Benefits to Expand Amid Pandemic

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2020
On Memorial Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that families of frontline public employees who die from COVID-19 would be entitled to benefits typically reserved for those who suffer fatal injuries ...

Here's How COVID-19 is Changing The Construction Industry

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 15, 2020
As America tempers its expectations for re-opening businesses shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, employers and workers nationwide are steeling themselves for a “new normal” that may last far ...

NYC Hits Halfway Mark in Open Streets Coronavirus Initiative

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 14, 2020
After launching its Open Streets pilot program in March, NYC officials have continued to close down roadways across the City for pedestrian use. Now, the City has hit the halfway mark in opening up ...

6 Scaffolding Safety Tips

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2020
Scaffolding is synonymous with New York City’s skyscape, but its risks are well known to workers who must perform their jobs from heights. According to OSHA, an estimated 2.3 million construction ...

National Bike Safety Month: Safety Tips & Best Practices

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 6, 2020
The month of May is National Bike Safety Month, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is happy to support a great initiative that keeps riders safe on local roads – especially as we ease our ...

NYC Construction Sites Reopen, Construction Safety Week Postponed

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 4, 2020
As the first full week of May kicks off what would normally be National Construction Safety Week, more than 5,200 construction projects have reopened in New York City. The newly reopened worksites, as ...

Why It's Important to Follow Your Doctor's Instructions Following an Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 29, 2020
Unexpected accidents and injuries can upend your life in an instant, but the road to recovery – both physically and financially – can take time. At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., we’ve been serving ...

National Electrical Safety Month: Common Risks, Tips & Workers' Rights

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 27, 2020
As a law firm that has built a reputation protecting the rights of construction, trade, and utility workers following preventable injuries and work-related accidents, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is ...

Worker Safety & Benefits Amid COVID-19

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 10, 2020
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis wages on, our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is well aware that residents across New York are harboring great uncertainty about their safety, benefits, and ...

World Autism Month: Special Needs Choking Prevention Tips

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 2, 2020
The month of April is World Autism Month, a month-long celebration and awareness campaign that kicks off with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Throughout the month, ...

Will COVID-19 Impact My Personal Injury Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 31, 2020
As the nation’s hardest hit metro area, New York City has seen tremendous changes in recent weeks. However, as a City that’s weathered 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and other tragedies, we are confident in ...

New York Halts Nonessential Construction Work Over COVID-19

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 30, 2020
New York has become the global epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Governor Andrew Cuomo has led efforts in responding to the crisis through aggressive Stay-at-Home orders and prohibitions that ...

Does Workers' Compensation Cover Coronavirus?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 24, 2020
The world has changed amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, and that includes the way we work. While shutdowns, social distancing, and work-from-home policies have had an immediate impact on employees ...

Drivers Responsible for Growing NYC Pedestrian, Cyclist Death Toll

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 20, 2020
Despite NYC’s “Vision Zero” program, launched five years ago with a goal to eliminate all fatalities on City roads, traffic deaths remain high – especially for bicyclists and pedestrians. The usual ...

Latest Fatality Report Shows NYC Construction Deaths Are Rising

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 18, 2020
On March 5, 2020, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its “ Deadly Skyline ” publication – the organization’s annual, research-based report that details the ...

Poison Prevention Tips From The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 16, 2020
The third week of March is National Poison Prevention Week, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. proudly supports the opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of poisoning and promote ...

An Important Announcement re: COVID-19 from Founding Attorney David Perecman

Posted by David H. Perecman| Mar 15, 2020
Dear Perecman Firm Clients, I want to provide you with an update as to what we are doing in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. First, please be assured that we are committed to our ...

Catastrophic Injury vs. Personal Injury Claims: What's the Difference?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 11, 2020
Personal injury cases can involve all types of accidents, injuries, and repercussions for victims and their families, which is why many lawyers who practice personal injury law choose to differentiate ...

Is A Personal Injury Attorney Worth Hiring?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 6, 2020
Savvy consumers know it’s important to perform one’s due diligence when purchasing a product, hiring a service provider, or choosing the right professional to handle a particular need. It is when ...

David Perecman Weighs in on New York Elevator Safety Act

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 3, 2020
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Founder David H. Perecman recently sat down with industry insiders to discuss New York’s newly passed Elevator Safety Act and its potential legal implications during an ...

The Perecman Firm Supports Brain Injury Awareness Month

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 2, 2020
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to show our support for national Brain Injury Awareness Month 2020! An annual awareness campaign led by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), Brain ...

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Construction Accident Lawsuit?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 18, 2020
Construction workers face immense risks in the course of their daily work. From working with heavy equipment and massive commercial motor vehicles, to falls, falling objects, power saws, and ...

Can Social Media Posts Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 13, 2020
To say that social media has changed the way we live is an understatement. From the smallest sentiments and silly memes to breaking news, noble causes, natural disasters, and everything in between, ...

2020 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship Now Open!

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 31, 2020
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is happy to announce the opening of our 2020 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship! Our team is now accepting applications from eligible students attending school in the 2020 ...

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