Construction Accidents
Citywide Construction Safety Enforcement Sweeps Net Thousands of Violations, Stop Work Orders
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...
Firm Attorneys Earn OSHA 10 Certification
The Perecman Firm is proud to announce that all 10 of our attorneys have completed the OSHA 10-hour training and certification program through the New...
Over 300 Construction Sites Shut Down for Unsafe Conditions
In response to the deaths of 3 construction workers in recent weeks, the New York City Department of Buildings undertook a series of sweeps to...
Can Undocumented Workers Receive Workers’ Compensation in New York?
In New York, workers injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of their immigration status. This means undocumented workers have the...
Construction Safety Week 2021
The Perecman Firm, is proud to support Construction Safety Week 2021! Construction Safety Week (May 3 – May 7) is an annual campaign that stresses...
National Ladder Safety Month
This March, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is celebrating its 5th annual National Ladder Safety Month. The campaign focuses on reducing the number of ladder-related...
National Electrical Safety Month: Common Risks, Tips & Workers’ Rights
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...
Latest Fatality Report Shows NYC Construction Deaths Are Rising
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...
Attorney Sagar Chadha Discusses the NY Labor Law on Jus Punjabi TV’s The Way Forward
The Perecman Firm’s own Sagar Chadha recently appeared on Jus Punjabi TV’s “The Way Forward” to discuss construction accidents and the New York Labor Law...
New DOB Map Shows Which NYC Construction Sites Require Safety Training Under Local Law 196
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...