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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 ...

City Employees at Fault in More Injury-Causing Car Wrecks

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 5, 2019
According to StreetsBlog , city-employed drivers are causing more injuries this year than in 2018 despite a decrease in city-owned cars on the streets. Drivers are involved in almost 4% fewer ...

Steven Dorfman Discusses Post-Accident Steps on Westchester On the Level Radio

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 17, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Managing Attorney Steven Dorfman recently appeared on Westchester On the Level radio (WHYT) for a live interview about important steps to take after an accident. The live ...

Legal Terms Explained: What’s a Personal Injury?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 18, 2019
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, ...

NYC Sees Spike in Cyclist Injuries, Traffic Deaths in Early 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 10, 2019
The start of 2019 has not been a good one for bicyclists and commuters around New York City. According to documented crash reports from the NYPD, the first month of the year was particularly alarming. ...

Governor Cuomo Reinstates NYC Speed Camera Program, Doubles Down on Number of Cameras

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 24, 2019
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is off to an aggressive start in 2019, revealing an ambitious agenda in his recent State of the State address. Among the long list of initiatives and objectives he ...

Weather-Related Accidents in NYC: Understanding Your Rights as a Victim

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 22, 2019
New York City enjoys all fours seasons, which means the winter months can bring adverse conditions that make our city streets, walkways, and worksites more hazardous places to be. From slip and falls ...

10 Tips for Winter Driving in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 14, 2018
While many people enjoy the winter for its many adventures, there are some who dread to think of the various problems it causes. The majority of these individuals travel the roads on a daily basis ...

New Protected Bike Lane Opens in the Northwest Bronx

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 3, 2018
New York City recently unveiled its latest protected bike lane, located next to Van Cortlandt Park on Broadway. This brand new two-way protected lane is the first of its kind in the area, and bikers, ...

Can Fault Be Determined By Car Accident Damage?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 30, 2018
Determining who is at fault in a car accident is essential to deciding who will pay for any damage caused by the accident. In general, the person at fault is the person whose negligence caused the ...

Speed Cameras in New York City Shut Off This Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 26, 2018
After failing to reach a final solution when the state legislative session ended on June 20, speed cameras across New York City shut down on Wednesday, July 25. These cameras were first introduced to ...

Were You Injured in a Lift Gate Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 6, 2018
Lift gates are incredibly useful mechanical devices, but like any heavy object with moving parts, it can come with certain risks when used improperly. People are injured every year by the improper ...

What Happens If You're Injured in a Car Crash on a Construction Site?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 26, 2018
There has been a spike in the number of car crashes in the United States over the past several years, and that includes the number of accidents that occur in work zones. According to the U.S. ...

Court Rules in Favor of Taxi Driver Injured on the Job

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 15, 2018
The State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department ruled in favor of a taxi driver who suffered injuries to his neck, back, right knee and right shoulder in a car crash ...

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 ...

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