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NY Scaffold Law Was Passed in 1885: Here’s What It’s About
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...
What Are Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?
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...
Construction Industry Sees Rise in Fatal Elevator Accidents
Known for its high-rise apartments and skyscrapers, New York City sees its fair share of elevator-related accidents involving the general public, as well as accidents...
The Perecman Firm, Supports Autism Awareness Month
April 2nd is World Autism Day, a United Nations’ designated day of observance which kicks off an entire month dedicated to spreading awareness, promoting education, and...
Will I Be Drug Tested for Workers’ Compensation in New York?
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’...
Appeals Court Hands Win to Electrically Shocked Construction Worker Without Trial
An appeals court in Manhattan said a trial was unnecessary to decide if the parties who operated a construction project were responsible for the injuries...
NYC Approves World’s Tallest Building Demolition for JPMorgan Chase’s Manhattan HQ
Officials from New York City’s Department of Buildings have approved demolition of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Manhattan headquarters. Demo of the looming 700+ foot, 52-floor...
OSHA Inspections Doing Less to Protect Workers in New York, Nationwide Advocates Say
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...
Top Trends in NYC’s Construction Industry: What to Watch in 2019
New York City has enjoyed a considerable building boom in recent years. In fact, a recent report from the New York Building Congress shows spending on...
Proposed Bill Would Provide Prevailing Wage, Benefits for Construction Workers on City-Funded Projects
New York City’s construction sector may be flourishing in the post-recession boom, buts its workers are suffering injuries and deaths at increasingly alarming rates. Statistics show 2018...