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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NYC Vision Zero: Activists Question City Plan to Reduce Traffic Deaths

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 6, 2019
In July, New York safety advocates staged a “die-in” in Washington Square Park to raise awareness about the dangers bicyclists face on busy NYC roads, and to honor the memory of 15 cyclists killed in ...

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 ...

$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 ...

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. ...

NYC Approves World's Tallest Building Demolition for JPMorgan Chase's Manhattan HQ

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 8, 2019
Officials from New York City’s Department of Buildings have approved demolition of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Manhattan headquarters. Demo of the looming 700+ foot, 52-floor high rise at 270 Park Avenue ...

OSHA Inspections Doing Less to Protect Workers in New York, Nationwide Advocates Say

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 13, 2019
On the heels of the longest partial shutdown of the federal government in U.S. history, labor advocates are voicing more significant, systemic concerns regarding regulatory oversight of workplace ...

Does New Data Suggest a Cool Down for NYC's Construction Boom?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 7, 2019
Construction spending in New York City may have hit record highs over the past several years, but new data suggest the Big Apple’s red-hot building boom may be cooling off. According to Construction ...

New York City Council Shows Support for E-Scooters and Bikes, Notes Concerns Over Safety

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 5, 2019
A package of proposed bills targeting transportation improvements in New York City are raising debate among City Council leaders, officials, and others about the future of sharable electric scooters ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Selected to the 2019 List of the Best Law Firms

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 1, 2018
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is excited to announce that the firm has been listed in the 2019 Best Law Firms rankings by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. Check out our press release here for more information ...

Growing Number of 9/11 First Responders Afflicted by Breast Cancer

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 15, 2018
30 men exposed to the air around Ground Zero after 9/11 have reported being diagnosed with breast cancer. Men only account for one percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States every year. ...

Attorneys David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Sagar Chadha, Erica Colon, Edward Guldi, and Carissa Peebles Selected to the Lists of Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2018

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 24, 2018
The Perecman Firm is excited to announce that six of our attorneys, David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Sagar Chadha, Erica Colon, Edward Guldi, and Carissa Peebles were selected to the 2018 lists of ...

The Perecman Firm Congratulates Scholarship Winner John Dutan

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 30, 2018
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is excited to announce that University of Maryland student John Dutan is the 2018 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism winner! It’s never easy to select a winner ...

David Perecman Selected to the List of the Best Lawyers in America 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 16, 2018
The Perecman Firm is proud to announce that founding attorney David Perecman was selected to the 2019 list of the Best Lawyers in America. He has been selected to this list every year since 2008. To ...

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