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New York Workers' Comp Benefits to Expand Amid Pandemic

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2020
On Memorial Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that families of frontline public employees who die from COVID-19 would be entitled to benefits typically reserved for those who suffer fatal injuries ...

Here's How COVID-19 is Changing The Construction Industry

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 15, 2020
As America tempers its expectations for re-opening businesses shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, employers and workers nationwide are steeling themselves for a “new normal” that may last far ...

6 Scaffolding Safety Tips

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2020
Scaffolding is synonymous with New York City’s skyscape, but its risks are well known to workers who must perform their jobs from heights. According to OSHA, an estimated 2.3 million construction ...

NYC Construction Sites Reopen, Construction Safety Week Postponed

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 4, 2020
As the first full week of May kicks off what would normally be National Construction Safety Week, more than 5,200 construction projects have reopened in New York City. The newly reopened worksites, as ...

National Electrical Safety Month: Common Risks, Tips & Workers' Rights

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Apr 27, 2020
As a law firm that has built a reputation protecting the rights of construction, trade, and utility workers following preventable injuries and work-related accidents, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is ...

Does Workers' Compensation Cover Coronavirus?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 24, 2020
The world has changed amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, and that includes the way we work. While shutdowns, social distancing, and work-from-home policies have had an immediate impact on employees ...

Latest Fatality Report Shows NYC Construction Deaths Are Rising

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 18, 2020
On March 5, 2020, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its “ Deadly Skyline ” publication – the organization’s annual, research-based report that details the ...

David Perecman Weighs in on New York Elevator Safety Act

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 3, 2020
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Founder David H. Perecman recently sat down with industry insiders to discuss New York’s newly passed Elevator Safety Act and its potential legal implications during an ...

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Construction Accident Lawsuit?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 18, 2020
Construction workers face immense risks in the course of their daily work. From working with heavy equipment and massive commercial motor vehicles, to falls, falling objects, power saws, and ...

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 ...

Construction Accidents in New York City on Steep Decline in 2019

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Dec 17, 2019
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that 2019 saw a sharp drop in construction accidents across the city. By comparing accident reports from ...

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 ...

Demand for Warehouse Space Rises, as Do Worker Injuries

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 28, 2019
Despite the uproar that caused Amazon to back out of its HQ2 deal with New York City, a warehouse that could hold 18 football fields recently opened in Staten Island to help the e-commerce giant ...

What Is Workers' Compensation Fraud?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Oct 1, 2019
When you think of workers’ comp fraud, you might think of an employee faking or exaggerating an injury or illness to get insurance money. In reality, workers, employers, and even health care providers ...

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, 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 ...

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

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| 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 ...

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