Our Morristown Accident Attorneys Blog About the Topics That Matter to You
Manfred F. Ricciardelli Jr.'s legal blog provides up to date information on New Jersey workers comp laws, construction site accident lawsuits, Morristown car accidents and filing a Social Security claim in New Jersey.
4/9/2013
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3 Things To Remember After a NJ Work Injury
The steps you take after a work accident are crucial for your workers' comp case. Here are the 3 main things to keep in mind after you've been hurt at work.
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4/8/2013
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Healthcare Workers at Risk for Needlestick, Sharps Injuries
While caring for patients, healthcare workers put themselves at risk for a serious NJ needlestick injury. These injuries are covered under NJ workers' comp.
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4/3/2013
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What Can I Expect from Microfracture Surgery for My NJ Knee Injury?
Considering surgery for a work-related knee injury in New Jersey? A Morristown worker’s comp attorney explains how to get payment for your medical costs.
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4/1/2013
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Were you injured by inhaling fumes at work?
If you were injured by inhaling fumes at work, you are still entitled to NJ workers' comp benefits. Call a NJ work injury lawyer for help.
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3/26/2013
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Temporary Worker Suffers Crush Injury
Bacardi Bottling failed to train its temporary workers on safety procedures. As a result, a 21-year-old worker was killed during his first day on the job.
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3/15/2013
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Verizon employee receives workers' comp for lunchtime injury
A Verizon worker was hurt during a required, unpaid lunch break. Normally, she would not be entitled to workers' comp benefits, but this case was different.
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3/15/2013
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Club Worker Says Loud Music Damaged Her Hearing
Excessively loud music at a club in Manhattan caused one worker to develop hearing loss. In New Jersey, work-related hearing loss is covered by Workers' Comp.
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3/4/2013
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Did your NJ work injury lead to a MRSA infection?
If your NJ work injury leads to a MRSA infection, the MRSA becomes a compensable part of your claim. You are then entitled to NJ workers' comp benefits.
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Are Repetitive Stress Neck Injuries in NJ Covered by Workers’ Comp?
Many employers try to deny workers’ compensation for NJ repetitive stress injuries that prevent you from working. Find out how to get the coverage you deserve.
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2/25/2013
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Silica Exposure at Work: What Can I Do?
If you were exposed to silica at work, you can file a claim to receive workers' comp benefits. In NJ, this is true even if the accident was your fault.
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2/14/2013
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4 Tips for Reporting a NJ Work Injury to Your Employer
Were you hurt from a NJ work accident or occupational exposure? Follow these 4 tips when reporting your work injury to your employer.
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Medical Assistants Can Reduce Their Risk of a Morristown Sharps Injury
Did your workplace have a training program that could have prevented your NJ needlestick injury? Read here to see if you are eligible for workers' compensation.
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1/29/2013
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Outdoor Workers: Protect Yourself from Cold Stress
An Essex County Workers' Comp lawyer discusses how exposure to the bitter cold can cause outdoor workers to develop cold stress. Find out how to prevent it.
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1/29/2013
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5 Neck Exercises You Should Be Doing
Feeling discomfort in your neck? Here are 5 easy exercises that can help. If you have work-related neck pain, call a Morristown workers' comp lawyer.
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1/10/2013
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A ‘Huge Step Forward’ for Flight Attendant Safety
A Somerset County Workers' Compensation lawyer discusses how OSHA will start to better protect flight attendants from work-related injuries and exposures.
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Determining the Extent of Your Back Injury after a NJ Work Accident
Will you be able to perform the same job duties after your injury heals? Our Morristown workers’ compensation attorney discusses possible work injury outcomes.
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12/27/2012
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Why Hairdressers Are Reluctant to Pursue Workers' Comp
Because they work with harsh chemicals, it's common for hairdressers to develop contact dermatitis. Find out why many don't pursue workers' comp benefits.
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Coping With the Emotional Strain of PTSD After a Work Accident in NJ
A Morristown worker’s compensation attorney discusses how to get the treatment you need after witnessing an on-the-job accident in New Jersey.
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11/27/2012
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Increased Work Comp Benefits for Paid and Volunteer Firefighters
A PA law was created to help firefighters who become ill with cancer. Most injured NJ firefighters, paid and volunteer, are entitled to full work comp benefits.Category: Workers' Comp
11/23/2012
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4 Best Ways to Avoid a Heavy Lifting Accident at Work
If you have to lift heavy objects at work, you may end up seriously hurt in a NJ heavy lifting accident. Call a Morristown work comp lawyer for help today.Category: Workers' Comp
11/23/2012
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Were you hurt in a NJ work accident due to violence?
Think your job is risk-free? Think again. You may be hurt in a NJ work accident due to violence. If this happens, contact a NJ workers' comp attorney.Category: Workers' Comp
11/9/2012
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First Responders Have Special Rights Under NJ Workers' Comp Law
If a first responder is injured or dies from a heart attack or brain injury on-the-job, the injury or death is automatically covered under NJ Workers' Comp law.
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11/8/2012
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Independent Contractors may be entitled to NJ Workers' Comp Benefits
Independent contractors may still be entitled to NJ Workers' Comp benefits. State law, not your employer, determines whether or not you are an employee.
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Five Ways to Pay Your Monthly Bills After a Morristown Work Accident
Are you wondering how you can pay your bills while you’re out of work? Our worker’s compensation attorneys discuss your disability options in New Jersey.
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11/2/2012
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Were you hurt in a NJ crush injury at work?
Warren County Workman's Comp lawyer Manfred Ricciardelli discusses how workers with NJ crush injuries may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.Category: Workers' Comp