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 Injury Awareness Month provides the public with information they need to better understand traumatic brain injuries (TBI), their impact on victims and families, and […]
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 and public spaces exist year-round. No matter if it’s an open hole or slippery sidewalk, a slip and fall accident can result […]
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 New York, it can and often does receive a considerable amount of precipitation and snow – especially from […]
At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. 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 to 75 children at a local homeless shelter in Harlem. Altogether, about two dozen families and their children benefitted from the […]
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., has successfully obtained a $5 million settlement for a premises liability client whose case originated from a 2011 slip and fall accident in his Manhattan apartment. The accident resulted in extensive and lingering back, leg, and nerve injuries that cause him pain and hardship to this day. The settlement was reached […]
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 can commit this type of fraudulent activity. Workers’ comp fraud is defined as situations in which “someone willfully makes a false statement […]
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 the first seven months of 2019. Since then, a number of smaller vigils and community awareness events have been held, […]
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 prosecutor with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Sagar Chadha has transitioned his practice to represent injured and wronged plaintiffs’ in matters of civil personal […]
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, that’s a very general definition that does not take into account the many nuances of personal injury law. Civil claims and lawsuits […]
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 construction projects must receive site training. The map displays over 8,000 different worksites across NYC. The DOB’s new map is designed to provide greater clarity about […]
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