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National Electrical Safety Month: Common Risks, Tips & Workers’ Rights
As a law firm that’s built a reputation for protecting the rights of workers after job-related injuries, The Perecman Firm, is proud to support National...
How to Clean Up Construction Dust
Working on construction sites in New York City can present numerous potential injury hazards. However, many people do not recognize the almost invisible danger presented...
Pedestrian Safety Around Construction Sites in NYC
Walking near construction sites is a fact of life for New Yorkers, who have to trust that construction companies and property owners have secured these...
What Is the Difference Between Quadriplegia and Paraplegia?
A complete or partial severing of the spinal cord can cause permanent paralysis. Unfortunately, medical science currently cannot repair damage to the spinal cord. Depending...
Workplace Circular Saw Accident Statistics
Almost nothing can do as much damage to the human body as circular saws. These common workplace machines can cause debilitating injuries that can prevent...
How Much Compensation Can I Receive for a Neck and Shoulder Injury at Work?
Injuring your neck or shoulder on the job can result in lasting complications and chronic pain. Workers’ compensation settlements for neck and shoulder injuries may...
How Cold Is Too Cold for Construction?
As winter descends, temperatures drop. When the cold starts to bite, construction workers in New York City face unique challenges on the job site. Employers...
What Is the Difference Between Occupational Injuries and Occupational Illnesses?
Occupational injuries and illnesses can be devastating for workers in any job, but workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury claims can provide much-needed support. Occupational...
What Is the Coming and Going Rule for NY Workers’ Compensation?
Thousands of people in New York commute daily by subway, train, car, ferry, bicycle, bus, and other modes of travel. Unfortunately, commuters will occasionally sustain...
What Are OSHA’s Fatal Four in Construction?
Construction sites are dangerous, primarily because of what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) calls the “fatal four” hazards. The Perecman Firm is here...