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Attorneys David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Sagar Chadha, Erica Colon, Edward Guldi, and Carissa Peebles Selected to the Lists of Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Starts 2018

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 24, 2018
The Perecman Firm is excited to announce that six of our attorneys, David Perecman, Zachary Perecman, Sagar Chadha, Erica Colon, Edward Guldi, and Carissa Peebles were selected to the 2018 lists of ...

Fatal Construction Accidents on the Rise in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 19, 2018
According to a report recently released by the New York City Department of Buildings, there has been a spike in the number of construction-related accidents, deaths, and injuries in the first half of ...

Deaths Caused by Toxic Exposure from 9/11 Attacks Expected to Outnumber Deaths from the Day of the Attack

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 12, 2018
Almost 10,000 first responders and people in the areas surrounding the World Trade Center at the time of the 9/11 attacks have been diagnosed with cancer, and more than 2,000 people have already died ...

The Perecman Firm Congratulates Scholarship Winner John Dutan

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 30, 2018
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is excited to announce that University of Maryland student John Dutan is the 2018 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism winner! It’s never easy to select a winner ...

OSHA Extends Public Comments on Proposed Crane Operator Qualification Rule Change Again

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 23, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is giving its stakeholders 30 more days to submit comments on the proposed crane operator qualification rules, extending the ...

David Perecman Selected to the List of the Best Lawyers in America 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 16, 2018
The Perecman Firm is proud to announce that founding attorney David Perecman was selected to the 2019 list of the Best Lawyers in America. He has been selected to this list every year since 2008. To ...

The 12 Most Dangerous Areas for Pedestrians and Cyclists in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 9, 2018
Localize Labs recently published a report about the 12 most dangerous areas for cyclists and pedestrians in New York City. The website works to provide information about every address in the city, ...

New Protected Bike Lane Opens in the Northwest Bronx

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 3, 2018
New York City recently unveiled its latest protected bike lane, located next to Van Cortlandt Park on Broadway. This brand new two-way protected lane is the first of its kind in the area, and bikers, ...

Submissions Officially Closed for the 2018 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 1, 2018
Applications for the 2018 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship are officially closed! Thank you to everyone who sent in an application this year! Like always, we have an incredibly difficult decision ...

Can Fault Be Determined By Car Accident Damage?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 30, 2018
Determining who is at fault in a car accident is essential to deciding who will pay for any damage caused by the accident. In general, the person at fault is the person whose negligence caused the ...

Speed Cameras in New York City Shut Off This Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 26, 2018
After failing to reach a final solution when the state legislative session ended on June 20, speed cameras across New York City shut down on Wednesday, July 25. These cameras were first introduced to ...

What You Need to Know About the New Site Safety Training Guidelines

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 25, 2018
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently published its additional course requirements (PDF) for required training curriculums for workers and supervisors in the construction industry ...

New York City Needs to Protect Its Workers From Excessive Heat

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 24, 2018
Temperatures across the globe are hitting record highs on was seems like a daily basis, and New York City is no exception. In the first three weeks of July, the local temperature hit or exceeded 90°F ...

Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship is Just Weeks Away

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 18, 2018
The deadline to apply for the Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism is just a few weeks away! The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday, July 31. Every year, the Perecman Firm offers ...

U.S. Senate Proposes $4 Million Increase to OSHA's Budget

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 17, 2018
The United States Senate proposed a slight increase to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) budget for fiscal year 2019. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved funding for ...

Do I Still Have a Case if I Was Injured After Missing a Step On a Ladder?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 12, 2018
A recent ruling by the Appellate Division, First Department in Manhattan was a win for construction workers throughout New York State, specifically in cases where a worker was injured in a fall from a ...

What is an Alteration Under Labor Law 240(1) and What Happens If No One Saw My Construction Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2018
Labor Law 240 (1) is one of the strongest legal protections for construction workers, both in New York City and statewide. This law provides for the right of workers engaged in certain work activities ...

Were You Injured in an Excavator Crash?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 10, 2018
Excavators, while incredibly powerful and useful pieces of heavy machinery, come with inherent risks because of both their sheer size and the skill it takes to operate them. Operators are required to ...

Were You Injured in a Lift Gate Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 6, 2018
Lift gates are incredibly useful mechanical devices, but like any heavy object with moving parts, it can come with certain risks when used improperly. People are injured every year by the improper ...

Causes of Crane Operator Injuries, Death

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 3, 2018
In massive cities filled with skyscrapers like New York City, cranes and crane operators are a regular fixture on almost every single construction site. These workers and machines make so much work ...

Supreme Court Ruling Deals Massive Blow to Public Sector Unions

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 2, 2018
The United States Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision that government workers who choose not to join unions may not be required to pay to help those union’s collective bargaining efforts. At The ...

The Perecman Firm Included in NY Magazine's List of Leaders in the Law

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 29, 2018
We are excited to announce that the Perecman Firm has been listed as one of NY Magazine’s Leaders in the Law, a biannual honor given to the top law firms across the nation. “Every client’s case is ...

What Happens When You're Injured on a Construction Site You Aren't Working On?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 28, 2018
Injuries on construction sites are among the most common and serious work-related hazards in the United States, but what about people who are injured on or near a worksite who don’t work there at all? ...

Can an Undocumented Worker File a Personal Injury Claim?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 27, 2018
Undocumented workers face unrelenting and increasingly severe challenges, but they are still protected by many of the same safety laws and regulations as documented workers in the United States. These ...

What Happens If You're Injured in a Car Crash on a Construction Site?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 26, 2018
There has been a spike in the number of car crashes in the United States over the past several years, and that includes the number of accidents that occur in work zones. According to the U.S. ...

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