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Roadtrip

Summer vacation is perfect for road tripping in the United States, making now a great time to brush up on summer driving safety tips and, with the pandemic still ongoing, it is also a good idea to review COVID-19 safety precautions. This time of the year is often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days” […]

Construction

In response to the deaths of 3 construction workers in recent weeks, the New York City Department of Buildings undertook a series of sweeps to penalize unsafe construction sites. Too often, these accidents are completely preventable and are the result of inadequate or missing safety protections on the sites. Part of averting worker deaths and […]

Bus Camera

In the fiscal year running from July 2019 to June 2020, New York City paid over $150 million to the victims of accidents caused by city fleet vehicles. The government is actively working to address this issue. As reported by Streetsblog NYC, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services recently shared its plan to introduce new […]

Fireworks

As COVID-19 restrictions and regulations ease, more and more Americans are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. Even if a large gathering is beyond your comfort level, the chance to safely get together with friends and family is one many Americans will likely take. However you choose to celebrate this Fourth of July, The […]

Safety Month

June is National Safety Month and The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is happy to share resources to help our clients and communities stay healthy and safe. As part of National Safety Month, the National Safety Council (NSC) designates a specific safety topic for each week in June. These focus features are intended to educate the public […]

Construction

In New York, workers injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of their immigration status. This means undocumented workers have the right to recover benefits for medical treatment and a percentage of their lost income by filing a claim with their employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. Similarly, surviving family members of undocumented […]

cars in city traffic

Summer is one of the most dangerous times of year on U.S. roads – so much so that the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day have become known as the “100 Deadliest Days”. During this time of year, auto accidents and traffic fatalities spike sharply. With millions of Americans expected to hit the road […]

PI Perspectives

Attorney David H. Perecman was recently featured on the latest episode of PI Perspectives, a podcast that explores what it takes to be a successful Private Investigator. Mr. Perecman sat down with Host Matt Spaier to discuss his work as a personal injury attorney and his experience investigating accident claims. The first half of the […]

Research

A personal injury case is an unfamiliar experience for most people, which is why they turn to an attorney to guide them through the process and advocate on their behalf. And while statistics show working with a lawyer helps plaintiffs in accident cases recover 3x more compensation on average than people without representation, not all […]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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: 5,014 riders and passengers died in motorcycle crashes in […]