Workers’ Compensation
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...
Were You Injured in an Excavator Crash?
Excavators, while incredibly powerful and useful pieces of heavy machinery, come with inherent risks because of both their sheer size and the skill it takes...
Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers’ Compensation?
Yes, you CAN go on vacation while on workers’ compensation. People are allowed to continue to enjoy their lives as best they can even with an...
Electrocution Hazards on Construction Sites
Electricity may power our modern society, but it needs to be handled carefully in order to avoid injury. According to The U.S. Department of Labor’s...
Common Causes of Occupational Diseases
Under federal law, employees have a right to a safe work environment. This means that employers have a responsibility to protect their workers from potential...
David Perecman delivers a lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference
Attorney David Perecman had the opportunity to lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference, where The Perecman Firm, was also an exhibitor. This past...
Attorney Mariusz Sniarowski Attends Carpenters Local 2287 Meeting
At the member meeting last week for Carpenters Local 2287, Attorney Mariusz Sniarowski made himself available to the union members in attendance. He was there...
Wine Specialist Overcome By Fumes Falls in Vat and Dies
A wine specialist died after she was overcome by fumes at an industrial cellar. She lost her balance and fell into a giant vat of...
Worker Dies in Wood Chipper Accident
One of the most dangerous pieces of equipment that a worker can use is a wood chipper. A tree trimmer died on the job when...
Can Child Support Be Garnished From Workers’ Compensation?
In the state of New York, child support can be garnished from workers’ compensation. New York State court takes into account many sources of money...