Category: In The News

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We are proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers® has named The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. to its “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition in the area of personal injury litigation – plaintiffs, tier 1, for the metropolitan areas of New York City and Long Island.  Law firms that are ranked in […]

We are proud to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized all 10 of the firm’s attorneys for its 2022 honors. Eight of the firm’s attorneys, accounting for more than two-thirds of the firm’s lawyers, were recognized in the area of Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, attorney Peter Rigelhaupt, who heads the firm’s appellate practice, was listed […]

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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 […]

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When spring is in the air, motorcycles are everywhere – which is why NHTSA has designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As a firm that represents injured riders and their families, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. knows motorcyclists face major risks. According to statistics from NHTSA: 5,579 riders and passengers died in motorcycle crashes in 2020. Motorcycle fatalities […]

construction workers working with electrical equipment on jobsite

As a law firm known for helping workers after job-related injuries, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to support National Electrical Safety Month! Throughout May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and other trade groups work to educate workers and the public about common electrical risks and essential safety practices. In addition to providing many […]

bike lane

Biking in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. But as lawmakers have begun to prioritize protections for cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users, they’ve landed on an idea that could very well reshape how people commute across the City’s busy neighborhoods: concrete-protected bike lanes. As reported by Curbed, NYC Transportation Commissioner Ydanis […]

raised crosswalk

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 […]

texting while driving

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 […]

work zone safety week

April 11-15 is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is happy to share information to help reduce accident and injury risks in construction zones. Whether you’re a motorist or a worker, we also encourage you to visit NWZAW.org to find helpful resources and learn how you can participate in […]

construction worker laying on ground

Construction is a one of the country’s most dangerous occupations, but it was even more so in the first year of the pandemic, according to the latest Deadly Skyline report published by the New York Committee of Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH). The 2022 Deadly Skyline report, based on data from 2020, covered the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic […]