Construction Accidents
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...
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...
Hurt on the Job: Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Work Injury?
Being injured on the job can jeopardize your financial well-being just as much as your health. From concerns over time off and lost income to...
National Safety Month 2019
June is National Safety Month, and our team at The Perecman Firm, want to do our part in sharing resources and information to help our...
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...
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...