Atty. Erica Colon

Erica Colon is a New York personal injury attorney at The Perecman Firm, where she represents individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to negligence, with a focus on construction accidents, workplace injuries, and New York Labor Law claims.

Erica is known for her thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and client-focused approach. She has mediated numerous personal injury cases and participated in multiple trials, helping injured workers navigate complex litigation and secure meaningful compensation. Her practice is centered on protecting the rights of construction workers and others harmed in unsafe working conditions, and she is committed to achieving strong outcomes for her clients.

Representative Results include:

• $1,200,000 for an elevator mechanic who sustained a life-altering back injury

• $925,000 for a concrete laborer injured on a Manhattan construction site

• $825,000 for a construction worker injured while exiting a scissor lift onto an elevated rooftop work area

Erica’s interest in personal injury law began during an internship at a district attorney’s office. She further developed her litigation experience at Syracuse University College of Law, where she worked at a firm representing victims of medical malpractice and asbestos exposure.

She earned her B.S. from Ithaca College and her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. Erica is OSHA-10 certified and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016 through 2025. She has also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2021 through 2025.