Workers’ Compensation
Electrocution Hazards on Construction Sites
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...
Common Causes of Occupational Diseases
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...
David Perecman delivers a lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference
Attorney David Perecman had the opportunity to lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference, where The Perecman Firm, was also an exhibitor. This past...
Attorney Mariusz Sniarowski Attends Carpenters Local 2287 Meeting
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...
Wine Specialist Overcome By Fumes Falls in Vat and Dies
A wine specialist died after she was overcome by fumes at an industrial cellar. She lost her balance and fell into a giant vat of...
Worker Dies in Wood Chipper Accident
One of the most dangerous pieces of equipment that a worker can use is a wood chipper. A tree trimmer died on the job when...
Can Child Support Be Garnished From Workers’ Compensation?
In the state of New York, child support can be garnished from workers’ compensation. New York State court takes into account many sources of money...
Can an Employee Be Fired While on Workers’ Compensation in New York?
If you are injured at work in the state of New York, you can collect workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits should cover your medical expenditures...
Latino and Immigrant Construction Workers Disproportionately Suffer More Fatalities and Injuries
Latino and immigrant construction workers are disproportionately killed in construction site fall accidents in comparison to workers of any other races, according to a report...
Construction Workers Claim Radiation Exposure in the Workplace
Two construction workers filed a lawsuit in the Manhattan Supreme claiming they were exposed to radiation during the building of the City University of New...