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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 ...

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 ...

Amid New York Heat Wave, New OSHA Heat Standard Could Better Protect Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 23, 2019
The summer of 2019 is shaping up to be a “hot one” of record proportions. Apart from a heat wave in Europe that’s breaking all-time records, the East Coast is also facing sweltering temperatures and ...

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, ...

New DOB Map Shows Which NYC Construction Sites Require Safety Training Under Local Law 196

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2019
In early July, the New York City Department of Buildings released an interactive map that shows the locations of construction sites where workers, supervisors, and others involved in large ...

Starting July 11, NYC Streets Will Be Getting A Lot More Speed Cameras

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 10, 2019
New York City’s speed camera program will soon be overhauled – both in regard to the numbers of cameras on NYC streets and their hours of use. In fact, Department of Transportation officials say that ...

Hurt on the Job: Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Work Injury?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2019
Being injured on the job can jeopardize your financial well-being just as much as your health. From concerns over time off and lost income to confusion over who pays for needed medical care, there are ...

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. ...

Warm Weather & Work Safety: Tips & Info for NYC Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 4, 2019
Most people tend to associate cold weather with workplace accidents, and though rain, snow, and ice can certainly make worksites more dangerous places, they’re not the only reason for increased ...

NY Scaffold Law Was Passed in 1885: Here’s What It’s About

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 22, 2019
New York looked much different in 1885 than it does today. A year when the (still copper) Statute of Liberty first arrived in New York Harbor and long before skyscrapers shaped the City we know and ...

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