The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that almost 4 million babies are born in the United States every year. Of the average 11,000 babies born every day across the nation, almost all receive an Apgar test to diagnose the newborns’ vital signs. Designed by Virginia Apgar, doctors use this to help determine how […]
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 diseases caused by job-related activities and atmosphere. The World Health Organization defines occupational disease as, An “occupational disease” is any disease contracted primarily as a result of an exposure to […]
In light of startling statistics that one child dies every day from choking, Pix 11 featured a story on an invention that could have potentially prevented the deaths of Noelia Echavarria and Dyasha Smith. Arthur Lih was devastated by the startling reality of choking deaths in schools, so he did something about it. Lih invented […]
Attorney David Perecman had the opportunity to lecture at the National Labor & Management Conference, where The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., was also an exhibitor. This past weekend, Attorney David Perecman attended the National Labor and Management Conference in Hollywood, Florida where our firm had a booth as an exhibitor. The conference, which is in its 38th year, is […]
Much like private companies, the city and government are responsible for any injuries or damage that occurs on their property. If you sustained an injury because of faulty steps or the city’s lack of attention to unstable structures, you may be able to bring a claim against the municipality. However, it is important to note […]
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 to offer advice, discuss the services that our firm offers, and along with our staff, answer any questions they may have had. The Carpenters Local Union 2287 us New York, […]
On Tuesday, January 6, James Lomma filed for an appeal to a jury’s decision to award $96 million to the families of two construction accident victims. Lomma also filed for bankruptcy, thus allegedly trying to avoid payments. As the self-proclaimed “King of Cranes,” James Lomma is the owner of New York Crane & Equipment Corp. In 2008, one […]
December 12 will mark the 69th anniversary of the ice plant fire that left 37 New York City residents dead. The five-alarm fire went off early in the morning in an ice house that was abandoned. The Manhattan building had a five-story wall collapse, resulting in a neighboring, tenement building crumpling and people being buried under the tons […]
When it comes to disability benefits, you are entitled to specific compensation for any injury you may sustain at work. It is the responsibility of your employer and the government that you are provided for if you become incapable of working. We have all heard the terms social security and benefits often enough, but what […]
Meliek Sanders and Corey Phillips cleared by DNA evidence The city will pay $500,000 to settle a federal lawsuit for two Brooklyn men who were falsely arrested and jailed for 11 months for a series of robberies they did not commit. Thanks to DNA evidence and surveillance video Meliek Sanders and Corey Phillips were cleared […]
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