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Immigrant, Latino, and Older Workers Face Greatest Risks on Construction Sites

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 16, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

Non-Union Construction Sites Put Workers' Lives at Risk

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 9, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

Employers' Disregard for Safety Regulations Put the Lives of Workers at Risk

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 8, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

A Stagnant Budget Restricts OSHA's Ability to Protect Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 28, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

Despite A 78 Percent Increase to the Amount OSHA Can Fine Businesses in Fatality Cases, Average Construction Fatality Fines Drop

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 23, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

Increased Local Oversight Cuts Down On Total Number of Construction Worker Deaths

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 15, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

New York City Sees Decline in Construction Worker Deaths While New York State Sees Increases

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 13, 2018

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently published “Deadly Skyline”, the organization’s annual report on construction fatalities throughout New York State. We have ...

The Nationwide Attack on Workers' Compensation Benefits

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 16, 2017

Anti-worker lobbyists have been gutting workers’ compensation benefits for years, pushing down the potential benefits while jacking up the price of premiums. Workers’ compensation was created to ...

How the Proposed Workers' Compensation Reform Will Affect Injured Workers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 4, 2017

Workers’ compensation laws are a key factor in ensuring that, in the event of a serious injury, workers have the ability to pay for necessary medical care and cover any damages they may have incurred. ...

Differences Between a Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation Case

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 16, 2016

Personal injury and worker’s compensation cases can appear similar on the surface, seeing as someone or ones are injured and need financial assistance paying for their medical bills. However, the key ...

Avoiding Heat Illness in the Summer Sun

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 2, 2016

The summer may bring long days and beautiful sunshine, but can also lead to serious health issues if you don’t properly take care of your body. Construction workers are especially susceptible, what ...

Electrocution Hazards on Construction Sites

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 12, 2016

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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

Common Questions Regarding Workers' Compensation

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 1, 2016

There are several factors to consider when it comes to workers’ compensation benefits, which can make this a confusing time for anyone who has been injured. It can be a complex process, requiring help ...

Workers' Comp vs. Third-Party Liability

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 13, 2016

When someone is injured on a work site, they have various options available to them to help cover compensation. In some instances, workers’ compensation benefits may be available. Depending on the ...

Common Causes of Occupational Diseases

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 11, 2016

Under federal law, employees have a right to a safe work environment. This means that employers have a responsibility to protect their workers from potential diseases caused by the job-related ...

5 Myths About Workers' Compensation

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 29, 2016

When it comes to injuries in the workplace, it is important to understand your legal rights and options. Most employers should have workers’ compensation insurance to help ensure that their employees ...

Know Your Rights Under OSHA

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 26, 2016

Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. With over 252,000 construction sites and 6.5 million people working on them, the risk of injury is constantly present. These ...

David Perecman Lectures at National Labor & Management Conference

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 16, 2016

Attorney David Perecman had the opportunity to lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference, where The Perecman Firm was also an exhibitor. This past weekend, Attorney David Perecman attended ...

Steps to Take After a Construction Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 5, 2016

Being involved in a construction accident can be a traumatic experience. Given the nature of the work and the dangers on the work site, any injuries sustained can potentially lead to extensive pain ...

How to Lose Your Right to Workers' Compensation

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 1, 2016

Workers’ compensation claims in New York are difficult enough to prove without added complications in the matter. Unfortunately, there are times when individuals make decisions that disqualify them ...

Attorney David Perecman Lectures Other Lawyers on the Labor Law

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 25, 2016

The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.’s David Perecman took to the podium last Wednesday to chair a lecture on labor law for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA). The first of the two-part ...

Attorney Mariusz Sniarowski Attends Carpenters Local 2287 Meeting

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 25, 2016

At the member meeting last week for Carpenters Local 2287, Attorney Mariusz Sniarowski made himself available to the union members in attendance. He was there to offer advice, discuss the services ...

Start the New Year Right - Seek the Compensation You Need

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 4, 2016

It’s a new year and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is just as determined as ever to help our clients seek compensation after an injury-causing accident. We know when individuals are ...

Judge Denies 9/11 Cancer Victim Workers' Compensation

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 11, 2015

Diane DiGiacomo is one of the many brave men and women who stepped up during the attacks on September 11, 2001. As an employee for The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® ...

Construction Workers Rally for Safety, Call for Action

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 11, 2015

Thousands of construction workers gathered at City Hall yesterday, petitioning officials to take action to protect workers’ safety. Construction site injuries have increased by 78% from 2014 to 2015, ...