On the busy streets of New York City, pedestrians and vehicles are constantly vying for space. Car accidents and pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common occurrence. If a car struck you or someone you love in NYC, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what to do next. You may be lying in a hospital […]
After a severe car accident, you may be surprised if you do not feel any pain or other symptoms of injury right after the crash. However, many people who walk away from a car crash seemingly without injury develop significant symptoms in the hours and days following the accident. Can you pursue financial compensation if […]
Mastering a new skill takes time and practice. In the meantime, novices are prone to making mistakes as part of the learning process. The same is true of new drivers. When teens start to drive, it is easy for them to fall prey to distractions. Unfortunately, inexperience paired with distracted driving can cost someone their […]
Labor Day is nearly here and millions of Americans are gearing up to celebrate the final days of summer with road trips, extended vacations, and some good ol’ fashioned holiday weekend fun. Naturally, holidays like Labor Day bring with them real risks – including those that directly impact safety on our roads. You may already […]
Felt a bump when driving through an intersection lately? It’s possible you were riding through one of the 17 raised crosswalks freshly installed at intersections across New York City. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the new crosswalks are constructed at a higher elevation than the roadway to slow down motorists, provide enhanced […]
As a practice that fights for victims injured in auto accidents, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., knows driver distraction can have devastating consequences. This April, we’re proud to support Distracted Driving Awareness Month and remind everyone that they have the power to keep themselves and others safe. We encourage you to get involved and take the NSC’s #JustDrive […]
New York City’s Open Streets program may have been launched to provide New Yorkers with more space to follow social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic but growing evidence about its benefits and impact on safety may make it a fixture for the foreseeable future. That’s because initial data show a considerable decline in vehicle […]
The holidays pose considerable risks to public safety – especially when it comes to driving. In fact, things like adverse weather, increased traffic, and intoxicated motorists make the holiday season one of the most dangerous times of year to drive. According to NHTSA: All holidays are generally a time of increased travel and traffic deaths. […]
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is pleased to announce that we have been selected to the latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list! U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” is one of the legal industry’s most recognized ranking publications. As part of its purely peer-review selection process, “Best Law Firms” scores […]
October 17-23, 2021 is National Teen Driver Safety Week, an observance that confronts the grim reality of teen driving and encourages parents to take action. Now in its 14th year, National Teen Driver Safety Week works to raise awareness about how our youngest and most inexperienced motorists are more likely to be involved in fatal […]
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