Premises Liability
Who Can Be Held Liable for an NYC Sidewalk Defect?
Navigating the bustling sidewalks of New York City can often feel like a daring adventure. However, it should not involve tripping over a cracked concrete...
Toy Safety During The Holidays: Risks & Tips
If you’re in the market for children’s toys this holiday season, whatever you purchase should be safe and appropriate for the little one who’ll receive...
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,...
Winter Safety Tips to Prevent Slips and Falls
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...
Bathroom Ceiling Leak Causes Client to Slip & Fall, $5M Settlement
The Perecman Firm, has successfully obtained a $5 million settlement for a premises liability client whose case originated from a 2011 slip and fall accident...
Electrocution Hazards on Construction Sites
Electricity may power our modern society, but it needs to be handled carefully in order to avoid injury. According to The U.S. Department of Labor’s...
What Are the Steps When You Sue a Municipality?
Much like private companies, the city and government are responsible for any injuries or damage that occurs on their property. If you sustained an injury...
Falling Lumber Kills Lowe’s Employee
An employee died at Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Lubbock, Texas after a stack of lumber fell and killed him. The employee was only identified...
Ice Rink Roof Collapses Under Weight of Snow, Adults and Children Escape Injury
Snow caused a major roof collapse at an ice skating rink in Canton, Massachusetts. The rear third of the Metropolis Skating Rink collapsed without caused...
David Perecman Urges Greater Attention to Safety Following Fatal Elevator Shaft Fall at Queens, New York School Site
Elevator shaft accident statistics show how surprisingly common these types of accidents are. A contractor died when he fell five stories down an elevator shaft in...