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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 ...

10 Tips for Winter Driving in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 30, 2015

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 ...

Drunk Driver kills four friends in Long Island

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 21, 2015

Truck t-boned limo killing four friends The 55 year old truck driver who killed four friends when his pickup truck t-boned their limo on Saturday afternoon was charged with a misdemeanor of driving ...

Several car accidents over the weekend caused personal injuries and traffic delays

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 6, 2015

Several car accidents over the weekend were nonfatal Over the weekend, there were several vehicle accidents , numerous injuries but thankfully no fatalities. On Friday, a sedan got pinned underneath a ...

GM Update: New Racketeering Claims against GM in Ignition Lawsuits

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 15, 2015

An expanded class action complaint was filed in a federal court in New York against General Motors by consumers represented by co-lead counsel Hagens Berman and Lieff Cabraser late on Friday afternoon ...

7 Year Old Boy Killed in the Bronx When SUV Crashes Into Restaurant

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 5, 2015

A 7 year old boy was killed and two others injured when an SUV crashed into a restaurant Thursday evening in the Pelham Bay neighborhood in the Bronx NBC NY. A Mercedes Benz SUV reversed-slammed into ...

A 3 car accident kills 1 woman and injuries 9, including 7 kids in South Ozone Park

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 27, 2015

3 vehicle accident in Queens A three vehicle crash in Queens early Tuesday morning, left one person dead and nine others injured including seven children, according to the NYPD . The children were on ...

Car crashes into Brooklyn Chinese Restaurant causing a fiery scene in Bedford - Stuyvesant

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 18, 2015

Out of control vehicle crashes into Chinese Restaurant in Brooklyn Early Saturday morning a man crashed his white Pontiac sedan into the New Hardee Chinese Restaurant in Brooklyn, on the corner of ...

Florida woman hit and killed by taxi in Midtown while visiting the city with family

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2015

Woman hit by taxi in Midtown In New York City, pedestrians hit by motor vehicles; cars, trucks, or buses are likely to suffer serious injuries and result in tragic consequences. Since 2000, pedestrian ...

Ghost Ride Honored Bike Riders and Pedestrians Killed By Vehicles in NYC

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 22, 2015

The 10th annual Ghost Bike Memorial Ride to honor pedestrians and cyclists who were hit by vehicles and killed in New York City was held on April 19, 2015. Cyclists visited each of the 21 ghost bikes ...

Vehicular Crash in Queens Involves a School Bus, Rental Truck and Car

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 20, 2015

Driving a truck is much more difficult then driving a car. A crash involving a rental box truck and a full school bus left more than 30 people hurt in Queens. According to ABC News (4.18.15), the ...

UPS Driver Seriously Injured After Car Crushes His Legs Against Truck

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 10, 2015

Delivery truck drivers often have to navigate busy streets, making this job a lot more dangerous than it may seem. Given the nature of their jobs, delivery truck drivers are at risk of being involved ...

Brooklyn MTA Bus-Car Accident Injures 14

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 1, 2015

An MTA bus A car went through a stop sign and injured fourteen people in an MTA bus accident in Canarsie, Brooklyn, reported the New York Post ( 3.30.15). Two of the bus passengers were hurt ...

Three Car, One Motorcycle Accident in Harlem Injures 11

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 17, 2015

Chain reaction accidents can be quite complicated. A multi- vehicle accident at a busy Harlem intersection left eleven people injured. Three cars and a motorcycle were involved in the collision that ...

Mexican Singer Ariel Camacho Dies In Auto Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 1, 2015

Blast Force Brain Injury and Auto Accident Brain Injury

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 23, 2015

Many reported traumatic brain injuries are the result of an automobile accident. The cover story of the February issue of National Geographic , explored blast-induced traumatic brain injury. According ...

Bruce Jenner Auto Accident Investigation Continues

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 19, 2015

Investigators were analyzing the collected evidence from the accident site where Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Bruce Jenner was in a four-car crash. Driver Kim Howe, 69, died in the ...

David Perecman Weighs In On CBS '60 Minutes' Correspondent Bob Simon Fatal Auto Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 17, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that a car accident claimed the life of Bob Simon. He informed households across the nation on current events and foreign affairs when he worked as a CBS New ...