The holidays pose considerable risks to public safety – especially when it comes to driving. In fact, things like adverse weather, increased traffic, and intoxicated motorists make the holiday season one of the most dangerous times of year to drive. According to NHTSA: All holidays are generally a time of increased travel and traffic deaths. […]
Though once viewed by many as a consumer novelty, drones have become an increasingly promising technology with widespread applications. The construction industry, for example, has seen a 239% increase in drone use year over year – the most of any other commercial sector. The reasons for the rise of drones in construction is clear. Their […]
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is pleased to announce that we have been selected to the latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list! U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” is one of the legal industry’s most recognized ranking publications. As part of its purely peer-review selection process, “Best Law Firms” scores […]
OSHA is a federal government agency that oversees workplace safety. And while employers and workers alike are generally familiar with OSHA and some of the rules enforced by the agency, not all workers understand how OSHA can play a role in workers’ compensation or civil personal injury cases that arise from a work-related accident. In […]
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and National Eye Injury Prevention Month! As a firm that’s fought for victims of workplace and construction accidents since 1983, our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., knows hearing and vision injuries can create a lifetime of challenges. That’s why we’re proud to spread the word about protecting […]
As Fire Prevention Week (October 3-9, 2021) comes to a close, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., wants to remind everyone that they have the power to prevent tragedies in the home or workplace. Established in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge, Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running public health observance in the U.S. In addition to prevention […]
Earlier this year, the NYC Department of Buildings announced that it would be mobilizing inspectors to crack down on construction safety violations at work sites across the city following a string of worker deaths. According to Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca, the sweeps were part of the DOB’s “Zero Tolerance” enforcement campaign and focused on […]
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that all 10 of our attorneys have completed the OSHA 10-hour training and certification program through the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH). OSHA 10-hour training teaches essential safety and health information to workers in construction and general industry. The programs address workers’ rights, […]
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., is pleased to announce that Attorney David H. Perecman has once again been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®! In addition to earning his 15th consecutive selection to the prestigious attorney-ranking publication, Mr. Perecman was additionally recognized as a 2022 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of […]
E-scooters are a common sight in major metro areas and are helping redefine the way we navigate our cities. But while they’re being embraced in urban locales across the country, there’s real reason to be concerned about the impact on safety. E-scooter accidents have increased dramatically in recent years and, as more cities sign on […]
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