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Central Park Set to Become Car-Free This Summer

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 4, 2018
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that Central Park will become permanently car-free starting on June 1. NYC’s most famous park is following in the footsteps of Brooklyn’s Prospect ...

NYC Reports 2017 Had Fewest Traffic Deaths in More Than a Century

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 11, 2018
New York City saw the fourth consecutive year of fewer reported traffic deaths following the implementation of Vision Zero, with 2017 reporting the lowest number of traffic deaths since 1910, two ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs "Driver and Family Protection Act" Into Law

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 21, 2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed the Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) bill, also known as the "Driver and Family Protection Act” into law. This new legislation is ...

What to Do If You're Hit by a Car in NYC

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 20, 2017
Car accidents can cause devastating injuries and even kill victims in any situation, but they can become even more dangerous when a pedestrian is involved . If you were hit by a car while walking on ...

Report Shows That Driver Killed In Self-Driving Tesla Crash Ignored Warnings to Re-Take Control

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 21, 2017
A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showed that the man who was killed in a self-driving car crash in 2016 ignored multiple instructions to put his hands back on the ...

Misuse of Restraints, State Policies Major Causes of Pediatric Deaths in the United States

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 2, 2017
The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a study looking into deaths of children under the age of 15 caused by motor vehicle accidents where they looked at issues that, if addressed, could result ...

Get Your Car Ready for Summer During Vehicle Safety Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 23, 2017
Summer is just around the corner, and that means summer traveling is about to jump into high gear. However, before you jump behind the wheel of your car to start your journey, it’s important to make ...

Self-Driving Cars Will Be Allowed To Test in New York State

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 16, 2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, May 10 that New York will start allowing companies to test self-driving vehicles on public roads. "We are taking a careful yet balanced approach ...

Passenger Killed When Driver Swerved To Avoid Ambulance

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 3, 2017
A two-car crash claimed the life of a 77-year-old passenger on Wednesday, March 1. According to the Suffolk Police Department, the crash occurred in the afternoon on the Jericho Turnpike after the ...

Shopper Injured After Minivan Crashes into Store

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 21, 2017
A customer shopping at a Mobil Mart in the Bronx was injured on Sunday, February 19 after a minivan crashed into the store. The entire event was captured on camera . Surveillance cameras from inside ...

Rollover Crash Leaves Car on Its Nose Against a Tree

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 17, 2017
Emergency responders were greeted with an unusual situation when they arrived at the scene of a crash in Islip Terrace NY, early in the morning on Thursday, February 16. According to officials, they ...

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Three People Outside Schenectady

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 27, 2017
New York State Police (NYSP) reports that three people were killed in a wrong-way accident late in the evening on Sunday, January 22. Officials reported that they received a call reporting the crash ...

Driver of Stolen Vehicle Crashed into Corvette, Art Gallery Window

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 27, 2017
An art gallery in New York was protected from total devastation by a solitary traffic light earlier this week. According to police reports, a stolen BMW X5 crashed into a Corvette at Broome and Greene ...

Defective Seatbelts Leads to the Recall of 680,000 Vehicles

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 26, 2017
Ford Motor Co. issued a recall of about 680,000 of their vehicles on December 2 after discovering a defect in the design of their seat belts. The vehicles were recalled over concerns with the seat ...

Distracted Driving Leads to Biggest Increase in Traffic Deaths in 50 Years

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 30, 2016
Distracted drivers kill thousands of people every single year – 3,179 in 2014 alone according to the United States Department of Transportation, to be precise. Another 431,000 were injured in crashes ...

What is Personal Injury Protection or No Fault Insurance?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 30, 2016
There are several forms of auto insurance drivers in New York need to have in order to own a car, including what’s known as no-fault benefits or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. This type ...

What Are the Limits on your Auto Liability Insurance Policy?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 28, 2016
Every driver in New York State is required by law to purchase and maintain a certain level of auto liability insurance coverage, otherwise the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can and will suspend ...

Nissan Recalls 134,000 Vehicles Over Risk of Fire

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 13, 2016
Nissan announced that they were recalling approximately 134,000 vehicles after it was discovered that the brake fluid in certain vehicles could leak out and cause the vehicle to catch fire. According ...

Advocates Push to Rename Car Accidents "Crashes"

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 29, 2016
An increasing number of federal officials, safety advocates, grass-roots campaigns, and local and state leaders from around the country are pushing forward with their campaign dedicated to changing ...

Not Just Summer Lovin’: The Dangers of Summer Driving

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 28, 2016
Summer should be a fun time filled with lazy days on the beach and activities that take advantage of the long, warm evenings. In order to get the most out of your plans this year, it’s important to ...

Vision Zero Working in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2016
With so many vehicles on the road in New York City, the risk of traffic collisions are very high. So much in fact, that it’s estimated that roughly 4,000 people are seriously injured in car crashes ...

What to Do After an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 10, 2016
In New York City, there are a lot of commercial vehicles on the road. From delivery trucks to large big-rigs, and everything in between, these large vehicles are often essential to the ...

New York Car Accident Statistics

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 22, 2016
An average of 19.75 million residents wander the streets of New York. The state is known for its congested roads and high traffic value. Given the number of people and cars in a relatively small area, ...

New York Looking to Prevent Distracted Driving

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 18, 2016
In New York, lawmakers are hoping to go after distracted drivers and prevent texting while driving. They want to scan cellphones after an accident in order to determine what the driver was doing just ...

Car Accident Claims: Common Terms You Should Know

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 1, 2016
If you have been involved in a car accident, you need to take certain steps to ensure your claim is filed correctly. You may hear your insurance company and others use many words that may be ...

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