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World Autism Month: Special Needs Choking Prevention Tips

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 2, 2020
The month of April is World Autism Month, a month-long celebration and awareness campaign that kicks off with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Throughout the month, ...

Will COVID-19 Impact My Personal Injury Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 31, 2020
As the nation’s hardest hit metro area, New York City has seen tremendous changes in recent weeks. However, as a City that’s weathered 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and other tragedies, we are confident in ...

New York Halts Nonessential Construction Work Over COVID-19

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 30, 2020
New York has become the global epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Governor Andrew Cuomo has led efforts in responding to the crisis through aggressive Stay-at-Home orders and prohibitions that ...

Drivers Responsible for Growing NYC Pedestrian, Cyclist Death Toll

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 20, 2020
Despite NYC’s “Vision Zero” program, launched five years ago with a goal to eliminate all fatalities on City roads, traffic deaths remain high – especially for bicyclists and pedestrians. The usual ...

Latest Fatality Report Shows NYC Construction Deaths Are Rising

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 18, 2020
On March 5, 2020, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its “ Deadly Skyline ” publication – the organization’s annual, research-based report that details the ...

Poison Prevention Tips From The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 16, 2020
The third week of March is National Poison Prevention Week, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. proudly supports the opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of poisoning and promote ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Construction Accident Lawsuit?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 18, 2020
Construction workers face immense risks in the course of their daily work. From working with heavy equipment and massive commercial motor vehicles, to falls, falling objects, power saws, and ...

Can Social Media Posts Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 13, 2020
To say that social media has changed the way we live is an understatement. From the smallest sentiments and silly memes to breaking news, noble causes, natural disasters, and everything in between, ...

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 ...

National Burn Awareness Week 2020: Preventing Contact Burns

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 28, 2020
The first full week of February has been designated as National Burn Awareness Week. Initiated by the American Burn Association (ABA), the campaign is intended to educate the public about burn ...

What To Do After a Slip & Fall Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 22, 2020
Winter has arrived in New York, giving us all an opportunity to be mindful of weather-related hazards like slips and falls . However, risks of slipping, tripping, and falling at home, work, or private ...

Do I Have a Construction Accident Case If Something Falls Over Onto On Me?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 14, 2020
The short answer is: maybe , and you should speak with an attorney experienced in construction accident cases and familiar with the applicable laws to find out. That is because the law is always ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 To Build 250 Miles of Bike Lanes After Death Toll Rises for City Cyclists

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 12, 2019
Data from the past year tells us that no less than 25 cyclists died in New York City bicycle accidents, the highest fatality toll in more than two decades . In response to this startling number, city ...

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 ...

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 ...

What Is Workers' Compensation Fraud?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 1, 2019
When you think of workers’ comp fraud, you might think of an employee faking or exaggerating an injury or illness to get insurance money. In reality, workers, employers, and even health care providers ...

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 ...

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