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How Cold Is Too Cold for Construction?
As winter descends, temperatures drop. When the cold starts to bite, construction workers in New York City face unique challenges on the job site. Employers...
What Is the Difference Between Occupational Injuries and Occupational Illnesses?
Occupational injuries and illnesses can be devastating for workers in any job, but workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury claims can provide much-needed support. Occupational...
What Is the Coming and Going Rule for NY Workers’ Compensation?
Thousands of people in New York commute daily by subway, train, car, ferry, bicycle, bus, and other modes of travel. Unfortunately, commuters will occasionally sustain...
What Are OSHA’s Fatal Four in Construction?
Construction sites are dangerous, primarily because of what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) calls the “fatal four” hazards. The Perecman Firm is here...
NYC Workplace Injury Attorneys at The Perecman Firm, Celebrate Construction Appreciation Week 2023
The attorneys and staff at The Perecman Firm, are privileged to have the opportunity to recognize the hard work, sacrifices, and bravery of construction workers...
The Perecman Firm, Congratulates Scholarship Winner Scott Schmal
The Perecman Firm is proud to announce that Scott Schmal is the student recipient of its 2023 Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism. Each year,...
The Legal Landscape of Fall Protection: Staying Ahead of Regulations and Compliance
In the hustle and bustle of New York, businesses operate on high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, and construction sites, each activity carrying potential risks of falls. With...
How Many NYC Construction Fatalities Occur in a Year?
It is no secret that construction is a dangerous profession – but just how dangerous it is may still come as a surprise. Every year,...
New York Child Car Seat Laws
Nothing your car carries is more precious than your child. New York has strict car seat laws that aim to keep kids safe if the...
Steps to Take to Ensure Your Safety If a Building Fire Occurs
Building fires are a serious threat in a city as dense as New York – and one every New Yorker should take seriously. City-wide, these...