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.
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Crane-Related Deaths Rock NY Metro Area In the last few weeks, two workers have been killed as the result of crane-related accidents. Learn more about these dangerous workplace accidents here. -
Construction Workers: Protect Yourself from Heat! Heat-related injuries can be fatal, and NJ construction workers are exposed to dangerous levels of heat on the job—learn more about the best precautions here. -
Roofing Fatal Four: What Causes Injuries to Roof Workers? The collegiate basketball Final Four may have just wrapped up, but we’re just getting started with the Fatal Four of roofing injuries in New Jersey! -
When Construction Site Eye Injuries Are Permanent What happens when your construction-related eye injury will permanently affect your life? We explain partial permanent disability here. -
What to Expect After a Construction Site Hip Dislocation Construction workers are at risk of a hip dislocation if they suffer a fall or other trauma. The recovery period depends on the severity of the injury. -
Man Killed by Falling Object on New Jersey Construction Site An independent contractor was killed after a tape measure fell several stories from a New Jersey construction site and struck him on the head. -
Caring for Asphalt Burns Asphalt is an extremely dangerous material and can cause life-threatening injuries. Here’s what you should do if you’re burned. -
Preventing Asphalt Injuries on Construction Sites Asphalt is hot and unpredictable, so it often causes serious injuries to workers. Fortunately, they can be prevented by taking these simple precautions. -
How to Use a Construction Ladder If your job requires you to use a ladder, knowing how to use it safely is a must. Read here for a brief refresher on safe practices when using ladders. -
Employer Liability for a Nail Gun Injury on a Job Site Employers have a duty to provide safe equipment and to train construction workers on its use. Find out if your boss could have prevented your nail gun injury. -
Employers Can Prevent Construction Injuries in Cold Weather Could your employer be liable for a construction injury in cold weather? Learn why these accidents occur and how your company could have prevented them. -
Who Is at Fault When a Construction Worker Is Hit by Debris? Is it really “nobody’s fault” if you are injured by flying debris at work? Find out if an employer could be liable when a construction worker is hit by debris.