Construction
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...
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...