Introduction
For more than 40 years, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. has been one of New York’s most recognized advocates for accident victims. Founded by David Perecman, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in construction accident litigation, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death cases. With offices in Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens, The Perecman Firm has secured nearly \$1 billion in verdicts and settlements, including some of the largest labor law and medical malpractice recoveries in New York history.
The firm’s attorneys—among them David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Steven B. Dorfman, Edward W. Guldi, Peter Rigelhaupt, Erica Colon, Adam Hurwitz, and Sagar Chadha—have been featured in major legal publications and consistently named to Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Their results include a \$40 million settlement for a child who suffered brain damage during delivery and a \$29 million recovery for the family of a worker who fell 44 stories.
Areas of Practice
- Construction Accidents
The Perecman Firm is regarded as one of New York’s strongest construction accident firms. They represent union and non-union workers injured in ladder and scaffold falls, crane collapses, hoist accidents, falling object incidents, electrocutions, and defective safety equipment claims. Their attorneys are authorities on Labor Law §240 and §241, leveraging these statutes to maximize recovery for injured workers. - Motor Vehicle Accidents
The firm prosecutes cases involving car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, and rideshare incidents. These cases often involve catastrophic orthopedic and spinal injuries requiring long-term medical care. - Medical Malpractice
The Perecman Firm litigates complex malpractice claims, including birth injuries, delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, and obstetric negligence. Their attorneys have achieved eight-figure results in cases involving cerebral palsy, brain damage, and wrongful death caused by hospital negligence. - Premises Liability
Their cases include slip and fall, trip and fall, negligent security, and property owner negligence. The firm has won multi-million-dollar settlements against landlords, municipalities, and commercial property owners. - Workers’ Compensation and Disability Claims
In addition to personal injury litigation, The Perecman Firm assists clients with workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability claims, ensuring that injured workers receive both wage replacement and third-party damages. - Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries
The firm represents families in wrongful death litigation and clients suffering from traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, amputations, burns, and life-altering disabilities. These cases often involve extensive expert testimony and long-term financial planning.
Case Results
- \$40,000,000 – Settlement for a child who suffered brain damage due to delayed emergency delivery
- \$29,000,000 – Settlement for the family of a worker who fell 44 stories from a Manhattan high-rise
- \$19,000,000 – Settlement for a worker crushed by a falling steel beam
- \$15,000,000 – Jury verdict for a defective ladder accident
- \$12,000,000+ – Multiple recoveries for catastrophic construction accidents
- \$9,000,000 – Settlement for the wrongful death of two pedestrians struck in Manhattan
- Numerous verdicts and settlements between \$1 million and \$8 million for motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, and malpractice claims
Legal Philosophy
The Perecman Firm follows a trial-first philosophy, preparing every case as though it will be presented before a jury. This approach not only strengthens negotiation leverage but also ensures that clients’ cases are never undervalued by insurers.
The attorneys emphasize client-centered representation, treating each case with individualized attention. Clients receive direct access to senior trial lawyers, and the firm communicates in multiple languages, including Spanish and Polish.
The firm operates strictly on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fees are charged unless a recovery is secured. They collaborate with engineers, medical specialists, economists, and vocational experts to build fact-driven cases that withstand defense scrutiny and deliver maximum compensation.
Recognition
- Attorneys selected to Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
- Named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers
- Consistently recognized in New York’s Top Verdicts for record-breaking results
- Featured in publications and media for landmark construction accident verdicts and settlements
- Trusted by unions and industry professionals as a premier advocate for injured workers
Client Experience
Clients consistently describe The Perecman Firm as attentive, compassionate, and relentless. The firm is known for:
- Treating clients like family, providing emotional support as well as legal advocacy
- Direct involvement of senior attorneys, with David and Zachary Perecman frequently handling complex cases personally
- Multilingual support for New York’s diverse communities
- Responsive communication, with regular updates and thorough explanations of legal developments
- A reputation for persistence, often litigating difficult cases that other firms decline, and securing life-changing results
Offices and Contact Information
Manhattan Office
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
250 West 57th Street, Suite 401
New York, NY 10107
Phone: (212) 977-7033
Long Island Office
95 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 103
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 268-0130
Queens Office
Forest Hills Tower, 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1500
Queens, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 595-1360
Conclusion
With nearly \$1 billion recovered, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is a dominant force in New York personal injury law. The firm’s trial-first strategy, client-focused advocacy, and history of record-setting verdicts—such as a \$40 million settlement for a birth injury case and a \$29 million construction accident recovery—demonstrate its unmatched ability to deliver justice. For injured workers, accident victims, and grieving families, The Perecman Firm remains one of New York’s most formidable and respected advocates.
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. – New York City Personal Injury and Construction Accident Law Firm
Introduction
For more than 40 years, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. has been one of New York’s most recognized advocates for accident victims. Founded by David Perecman, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in construction accident litigation, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death cases. With offices in Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens, The Perecman Firm has secured nearly \$1 billion in verdicts and settlements, including some of the largest labor law and medical malpractice recoveries in New York history.
The firm’s attorneys—among them David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Steven B. Dorfman, Edward W. Guldi, Peter Rigelhaupt, Erica Colon, Adam Hurwitz, and Sagar Chadha—have been featured in major legal publications and consistently named to Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Their results include a \$40 million settlement for a child who suffered brain damage during delivery and a \$29 million recovery for the family of a worker who fell 44 stories.
Areas of Practice
- Construction Accidents
The Perecman Firm is regarded as one of New York’s strongest construction accident firms. They represent union and non-union workers injured in ladder and scaffold falls, crane collapses, hoist accidents, falling object incidents, electrocutions, and defective safety equipment claims. Their attorneys are authorities on Labor Law §240 and §241, leveraging these statutes to maximize recovery for injured workers. - Motor Vehicle Accidents
The firm prosecutes cases involving car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, and rideshare incidents. These cases often involve catastrophic orthopedic and spinal injuries requiring long-term medical care. - Medical Malpractice
The Perecman Firm litigates complex malpractice claims, including birth injuries, delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, and obstetric negligence. Their attorneys have achieved eight-figure results in cases involving cerebral palsy, brain damage, and wrongful death caused by hospital negligence. - Premises Liability
Their cases include slip and fall, trip and fall, negligent security, and property owner negligence. The firm has won multi-million-dollar settlements against landlords, municipalities, and commercial property owners. - Workers’ Compensation and Disability Claims
In addition to personal injury litigation, The Perecman Firm assists clients with workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability claims, ensuring that injured workers receive both wage replacement and third-party damages. - Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries
The firm represents families in wrongful death litigation and clients suffering from traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, amputations, burns, and life-altering disabilities. These cases often involve extensive expert testimony and long-term financial planning.
Case Results
- \$40,000,000 – Settlement for a child who suffered brain damage due to delayed emergency delivery
- \$29,000,000 – Settlement for the family of a worker who fell 44 stories from a Manhattan high-rise
- \$19,000,000 – Settlement for a worker crushed by a falling steel beam
- \$15,000,000 – Jury verdict for a defective ladder accident
- \$12,000,000+ – Multiple recoveries for catastrophic construction accidents
- \$9,000,000 – Settlement for the wrongful death of two pedestrians struck in Manhattan
- Numerous verdicts and settlements between \$1 million and \$8 million for motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, and malpractice claims
Legal Philosophy
The Perecman Firm follows a trial-first philosophy, preparing every case as though it will be presented before a jury. This approach not only strengthens negotiation leverage but also ensures that clients’ cases are never undervalued by insurers.
The attorneys emphasize client-centered representation, treating each case with individualized attention. Clients receive direct access to senior trial lawyers, and the firm communicates in multiple languages, including Spanish and Polish.
The firm operates strictly on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fees are charged unless a recovery is secured. They collaborate with engineers, medical specialists, economists, and vocational experts to build fact-driven cases that withstand defense scrutiny and deliver maximum compensation.
Recognition
- Attorneys selected to Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
- Named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers
- Consistently recognized in New York’s Top Verdicts for record-breaking results
- Featured in publications and media for landmark construction accident verdicts and settlements
- Trusted by unions and industry professionals as a premier advocate for injured workers
Client Experience
Clients consistently describe The Perecman Firm as attentive, compassionate, and relentless. The firm is known for:
- Treating clients like family, providing emotional support as well as legal advocacy
- Direct involvement of senior attorneys, with David and Zachary Perecman frequently handling complex cases personally
- Multilingual support for New York’s diverse communities
- Responsive communication, with regular updates and thorough explanations of legal developments
- A reputation for persistence, often litigating difficult cases that other firms decline, and securing life-changing results
Offices and Contact Information
Manhattan Office
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
250 West 57th Street, Suite 401
New York, NY 10107
Phone: (212) 977-7033
Long Island Office
95 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 103
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 268-0130
Queens Office
Forest Hills Tower, 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1500
Queens, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 595-1360
Conclusion
With nearly \$1 billion recovered, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is a dominant force in New York personal injury law. The firm’s trial-first strategy, client-focused advocacy, and history of record-setting verdicts—such as a \$40 million settlement for a birth injury case and a \$29 million construction accident recovery—demonstrate its unmatched ability to deliver justice. For injured workers, accident victims, and grieving families, The Perecman Firm remains one of New York’s most formidable and respected advocates.