Year: 2022

New York Open Streets

New York City’s Open Streets program may have been launched to provide New Yorkers with more space to follow social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic but growing evidence about its benefits and impact on safety may make it a fixture for the foreseeable future. That’s because initial data show a considerable decline in vehicle […]

Burn Week

In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week (February 6-12, 2022), The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is sharing educational information to help workers and employers prevent burn injuries on the job. We also want to encourage our friends and followers to visit the American Burn Association’s website to learn more about NBAW and this year’s theme: Burning Issues in the […]

Avonte Oquendo

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is now accepting applications for our seventh annual Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship! The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $5,000 to a student who is: Diagnosed on the autism spectrum or who has a close family member living with autism; and Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school in […]

Running in the cold

Whether you’re a die-hard runner who won’t be stopped by the cold or a motorist who shares the road with pedestrians, there’s no better time to brush up on your safety skills. Winter conditions pose considerable risks for runners and drivers alike but taking a few important safety precautions can help keep you and those […]

Drone

NYC officials think drones could revolutionize the future of building inspections conducted in the City, according to a new report from the New York City Department of Buildings. The drone report was created in response to Local Law 102, which requires the DOB to study the use of drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, for various […]

Top Verdict 2020 Settlements

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is pleased to announce that our firm has secured two of the nation’s 20 largest work accident settlements in 2020, according to published listings from Top Verdict. Our two cases featured in the Top 20 Work Accident Settlements in the U.S. in 2020 list include: $3.325 Million Settlement: A $3.325 million […]