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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What Are Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 17, 2019
Personal injury cases are matters of civil law, and specifically a type of “tort,” which means it’s a legal action arising from a wrongful act (often negligence) that results in liability. The purpose ...

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

Posted by The Perecman Firm| 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 ...

Will I Be Drug Tested for Workers’ Compensation in New York?

Posted by The Perecman Firm| Mar 28, 2019
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that can be invaluable for people who suffer injuries or illnesses which arise from performing job-related duties. Although workers’ comp can provide ...

How Much Money Can I Receive in My Workers' Compensation Case?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 19, 2019
Being injured on the job, or suffering from an illness caused by the nature of one’s work, can create a host of strains and setbacks for victims and their loved ones – whether they’re physical, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Workers After Company Failed to Keep Them Safe During Coal Ash Cleanup

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 20, 2018
A federal jury in Tennessee ruled in favor of workers, many of whom fell ill and died after the company in charge of a coal ash spill cleanup failed to keep them safe during the project earlier this ...

Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses for 2017

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Nov 12, 2018
The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its findings on nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses as reported by private industry employers in 2017 on ...

New York City Construction Expected to Set Record High in 2018

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 23, 2018
NYC is set to break records for new construction projects in the history of the city in 2018. The New York Building Congress recently released a new report that estimates construction spending for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Court Rules in Favor of Taxi Driver Injured on the Job

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 15, 2018
The State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department ruled in favor of a taxi driver who suffered injuries to his neck, back, right knee and right shoulder in a car crash ...

Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers' Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 30, 2018
Yes, you CAN go on vacation while on workers’ compensation . People are allowed to continue to enjoy their lives as best they can even with an injury. Things To Consider When Planning A Vacations ...

New Study Shows Loud Noise On the Job Linked to High Cholesterol, Blood Pressure

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 16, 2018
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) discovered that workers who are exposed to loud noise while on the job face a greater risk of high ...

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 ...

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