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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...
Causes of Crane Operator Injuries, Death
In massive cities filled with skyscrapers like New York City, cranes and crane operators are a regular fixture on almost every single construction site. These...
What You Should Know About National Safety Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates National Safety Month every year, which aims to increase national attention for the leading causes of injuries and fatalities...
OSHA Proposes Crane Operator Qualification Rule Change
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed an update to its crane safety rules by changing certain provisions and adding new minimum operator...
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...
NYC Department of Buildings Announces Mandatory 40 Hours of Training for Workers
NYC’s Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced its final safety training requirements, which includes a mandatory 62 hours of training for supervisors and 40 hours for...
Kevin & Avonte’s Law Included in Federal Spending Bill
Senator Charles Schumer recently announced that the recently unveiled United States spending bill includes “Kevin & Avonte’s Law”, named after Avonte Oquendo and Kevin Curtis...
The Perecman Firm, Was a Proud Sponsor of the Children’s Smile Foundation’s Valentine’s Day Ball
The Children’s Smile Foundation held its Valentine’s Day Ball, an annual charitable fundraiser for disadvantaged children in need of medical care and financial assistance. From...
NYC Reports 2017 Had Fewest Traffic Deaths in More Than a Century
New York City saw the fourth consecutive year of fewer reported traffic deaths following the implementation of Vision Zero, with 2017 reporting the lowest number...
First Part of Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Finally Opens to Drivers
The brand-new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge partially opened to the public early in the morning on Saturday, August 26. For now, only the northbound section...