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Spotlight on Safety: Electrical Hazards and Best Practices
Electrical safety is a collective responsibility, so construction professionals must understand the fundamentals, best practices for preventing injury and what to do when an accident occurs.
By David Perecman
September 8, 2020
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by David Perecman
David H. Perecman, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., has dedicated over 40 years of his life to advocating for personal injury plaintiffs in New York City and Long Island. Since 1983, the firm has recovered over half a billion dollars in high-stakes personal injury litigation involving catastrophic construction accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents, civil rights violations, and medical negligence. This year, in recognition of his groundbreaking work in and out of the courtroom, Perecman has been named a Best Lawyers® 2022 Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” awardee in Long Island, NY.
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