Personal Injury
David Perecman Weighs in on New York Elevator Safety Act
The Perecman Firm, Founder David H. Perecman recently sat down with industry insiders to discuss New York’s newly passed Elevator Safety Act and its potential...
The Perecman Firm, Supports Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Perecman Firm, is proud to show our support for national Brain Injury Awareness Month 2020! An annual awareness campaign led by the Brain Injury...
What To Do After a Slip & Fall Accident
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,...
NYC Vision Zero: Activists Question City Plan to Reduce Traffic Deaths
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,...
Legal Terms Explained: What’s a Personal Injury?
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...
Hurt on the Job: Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Work Injury?
Being injured on the job can jeopardize your financial well-being just as much as your health. From concerns over time off and lost income to...
NY Scaffold Law Was Passed in 1885: Here’s What It’s About
New York looked much different in 1885 than it does today. A year when the (still copper) Statute of Liberty first arrived in New York...
What Are Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases are matters of civil law, and specifically a type of “tort,” which means it’s a legal action arising from a wrongful act...
Construction Industry Sees Rise in Fatal Elevator Accidents
Known for its high-rise apartments and skyscrapers, New York City sees its fair share of elevator-related accidents involving the general public, as well as accidents...
OSHA Inspections Doing Less to Protect Workers in New York, Nationwide Advocates Say
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...