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Do I Have a Construction Accident Case If Something Falls Over Onto On Me?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 14, 2020
The short answer is: maybe , and you should speak with an attorney experienced in construction accident cases and familiar with the applicable laws to find out. That is because the law is always ...

Surprise Inspections in NYC Uncover 11,484 Construction Site Violations

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 5, 2019
Construction accident injuries are on the rise here in New York City, where the crumbling infrastructure and continuing urban sprawl have caused an uptick in construction projects. With construction ...

How To Regulate Workplace Exposure To Prevent Heat-Related Injuries

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 3, 2019
Heat-related illnesses and injuries have become a serious problem in the workplace, and climate change certainly isn’t helping. In response to this heat spike, more and more employees are suffering ...

NYC Construction Will Rise 10% by the End of 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 14, 2019
It should come as no surprise to NYC residents that the Big Apple has continued to see steady growth year after year, necessitating major changes to the city’s decaying infrastructure. Aside from ...

Attorney Sagar Chadha Discusses the NY Labor Law on Jus Punjabi TV's The Way Forward

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 1, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.’s own Sagar Chadha recently appeared on Jus Punjabi TV’s “The Way Forward” to discuss construction accidents and the New York Labor Law with host Harjot Singh. A former ...

Amid New York Heat Wave, New OSHA Heat Standard Could Better Protect Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 23, 2019
The summer of 2019 is shaping up to be a “hot one” of record proportions. Apart from a heat wave in Europe that’s breaking all-time records, the East Coast is also facing sweltering temperatures and ...

New DOB Map Shows Which NYC Construction Sites Require Safety Training Under Local Law 196

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2019
In early July, the New York City Department of Buildings released an interactive map that shows the locations of construction sites where workers, supervisors, and others involved in large ...

Hurt on the Job: Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Work Injury?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 17, 2019
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 confusion over who pays for needed medical care, there are ...

National Safety Month 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 7, 2019
June is National Safety Month, and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. want to do our part in sharing resources and information to help our clients and communities stay healthy, happy, and safe. ...

Warm Weather & Work Safety: Tips & Info for NYC Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 4, 2019
Most people tend to associate cold weather with workplace accidents, and though rain, snow, and ice can certainly make worksites more dangerous places, they’re not the only reason for increased ...

The Perecman Firm Celebrates Lobby Day by Advocating for Victim, Consumer Rights

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2019
May 21, 2019 was “Lobby Day,” an internal observance where non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and citizens meet with public officials, politicians, and their representatives to advocate for ...

NY Scaffold Law Was Passed in 1885: Here’s What It’s About

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 22, 2019
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 Harbor and long before skyscrapers shaped the City we know and ...

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Supports Construction Safety Week 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 6, 2019
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to support Construction Safety Week 2019 – held this year from May 6 through May 10! As one of NYC’s most trusted injury firms, our team is always available to ...

$12,000,000 Settlement Secured for NYC Union Worker Injured in Ladder Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 30, 2019
Founding Partner David Perecman and Steven Dorfman of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. legal team recently secured a 12 million dollar settlement on behalf of a client who was seriously injured while ...

Construction Industry Sees Rise in Fatal Elevator Accidents

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 25, 2019
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 involving workers who use ...

NYC Approves World's Tallest Building Demolition for JPMorgan Chase's Manhattan HQ

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 8, 2019
Officials from New York City’s Department of Buildings have approved demolition of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Manhattan headquarters. Demo of the looming 700+ foot, 52-floor high rise at 270 Park Avenue ...

Closing the Gap: Women on Construction Jobs

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 28, 2019
In honor of March being Women’s History Month, our legal team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. wanted to take some time to shine a spotlight on the many contributions women have made to the U.S. labor ...

OSHA Inspections Doing Less to Protect Workers in New York, Nationwide Advocates Say

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 13, 2019
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 oversight of workplace ...

Does New Data Suggest a Cool Down for NYC's Construction Boom?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 7, 2019
Construction spending in New York City may have hit record highs over the past several years, but new data suggest the Big Apple’s red-hot building boom may be cooling off. According to Construction ...

Top Trends in NYC's Construction Industry: What to Watch in 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 31, 2019
New York City has enjoyed a considerable building boom in recent years. In fact, a recent report from the New York Building Congress shows spending on construction projects in NYC reached an estimated ...

Proposed Bill Would Provide Prevailing Wage, Benefits for Construction Workers on City-Funded Projects

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 29, 2019
New York City’s construction sector may be flourishing in the post-recession boom, buts its workers are suffering injuries and deaths at increasingly alarming rates. Statistics show 2018 was the most ...

Statistics Reveal 2018 as the Most Dangerous Year for Construction Accidents in NYC in Nearly a Decade

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 4, 2019
Construction is an industry filled with numerous risks and potential hazards, especially in major metro areas like New York City. While construction accidents happen all the time, statistics collected ...

OSHA Can Cite Contractors for Hazardous Conditions on Multi-Employer Worksites, Appeals Court Rules

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 2, 2019
Late last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit joined seven other federal appellate courts in rejecting challenges to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s ...

Researchers Link Occupational Noise Exposure to Accelerated Hearing Loss

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 27, 2018
Noise exposure in the workplace is a common risk across a wide spectrum of industries. According to a new study from the Canadian research institute IRSST, those risks don’t just post the threat of ...

Construction Spending in NYC Reaches Record High

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 13, 2018
A Construction Outlook report recently released by the New York Building Congress shows spending on construction projects in the city are slated to hit a staggering $61.5 billion by the end of the ...

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