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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter Safety Tips to Avoid Slip & Falls

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 7, 2020
It’s a New Year and another winter in New York, and for many around the State, January is the coldest month of the season. Though NYC may not see torrents of lake-effect snowfall like other parts of ...

The Perecman Firm Supports Local Children by Gifting to Harlem Homeless Shelter

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 30, 2019
At The Perecman Firm, we wholeheartedly believe that the spirit of the holidays means giving and sharing. To spread holiday cheer and embrace what the season means to us, we recently delivered gifts ...

Lawmakers Set to Adopt New “Bird-Friendly” Glass Laws in NYC

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 19, 2019
As the construction rate continues to increase throughout the New York City metropolitan area, lawmakers aren’t just concerned about how the rapid construction could affect human citizens – they’re ...

Construction Accidents in New York City on Steep Decline in 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 17, 2019
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that 2019 saw a sharp drop in construction accidents across the city. By comparing accident reports from ...

Online Markets Caught Selling Dangerous Children’s Toys

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 6, 2019
Did you know nearly 22% of children’s toys sold on online marketplaces could have serious safety issues? According to a study conducted by The British Toy and Hobby Association, more than half of the ...

Surprise Inspections in NYC Uncover 11,484 Construction Site Violations

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 5, 2019
Construction accident injuries are on the rise here in New York City, where the crumbling infrastructure and continuing urban sprawl have caused an uptick in construction projects. With construction ...

How To Regulate Workplace Exposure To Prevent Heat-Related Injuries

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 3, 2019
Heat-related illnesses and injuries have become a serious problem in the workplace, and climate change certainly isn’t helping. In response to this heat spike, more and more employees are suffering ...

NYC Construction Will Rise 10% by the End of 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 14, 2019
It should come as no surprise to NYC residents that the Big Apple has continued to see steady growth year after year, necessitating major changes to the city’s decaying infrastructure. Aside from ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Named by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® as "Best Law Firm" 2020 in Two Practice Areas

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 1, 2019
At The Perecman Firm, we believe in going above and beyond what you might expect from a personal injury law firm. Every case we accept is handled as if it will be going to trial because our clients ...

Demand for Warehouse Space Rises, as Do Worker Injuries

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 28, 2019
Despite the uproar that caused Amazon to back out of its HQ2 deal with New York City, a warehouse that could hold 18 football fields recently opened in Staten Island to help the e-commerce giant ...

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 ...

9 Perecman Firm Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of New York Super Lawyers Magazine

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 12, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is thrilled to announce that several attorneys from our firm have been selected for inclusion to the 2019 edition of New York Super Lawyers ! In addition, founding ...

David Perecman Named to The Best Lawyers in America©

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 15, 2019
Our legal team is pleased to announce that Firm Founder and Lead Trial Attorney David H. Perecman has again been named to The Best Lawyers in America ©! David’s inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best ...

Remembering Avonte Oquendo: 5 Years Later

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 7, 2019
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Avonte’s Law being passed in New York City. The legislation, which imposes new measures to make schools safer for special needs students, was introduced in ...

Attorney Sagar Chadha Discusses the NY Labor Law on Jus Punjabi TV's The Way Forward

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 1, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.’s own Sagar Chadha recently appeared on Jus Punjabi TV’s “The Way Forward” to discuss construction accidents and the New York Labor Law with host Harjot Singh. A former ...

The Perecman Firm Shows Support At Summer Community Events

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 31, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is incredibly grateful for the many clients who’ve trusted us during difficult times, and are committed to showing our support by giving back to their great causes and ...

National Safety Month 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 7, 2019
June is National Safety Month, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. want to do our part in sharing resources and information to help our clients and communities stay healthy, happy, and safe. ...

The Perecman Firm Celebrates Lobby Day by Advocating for Victim, Consumer Rights

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2019
May 21, 2019 was “Lobby Day,” an internal observance where non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and citizens meet with public officials, politicians, and their representatives to advocate for ...

$12,000,000 Settlement Secured for NYC Union Worker Injured in Ladder Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 30, 2019
Founding Partner David Perecman and Steven Dorfman of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. legal team recently secured a 12 million dollar settlement on behalf of a client who was seriously injured while ...

New York City Attorneys at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. are now accepting applications for the 2019 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship! Find information about scholarship rules, requirements, and essay topics here.

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 28, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2019 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship has become an annual tradition for our firm, ...

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