Our Morristown Construction Accident Blog Keeps You Informed Of New Jersey Injury Law
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.
6/4/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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5/28/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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4/12/2015
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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!Category: Construction Accidents
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3/16/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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2/28/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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2/3/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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1/28/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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1/26/2015
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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1/8/2015
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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.
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11/16/2014
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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10/20/2014
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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.Category: Construction Accidents
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10/3/2014
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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.
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9/7/2014
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Getting Help With Your Construction Grinder Injury Lawsuit
Is your employer trying to shift the blame of a grinder machine accident onto you? Find out what you will need to win your NJ construction injury lawsuit.
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8/12/2014
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Construction Gas Explosions Can Cause Burns or Fatal Injury
It may have been a tragedy, but it may also have been preventable. Find out if the gas explosion on your construction site was an accident waiting to happen.
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7/16/2014
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NJ Residential Construction Projects Carry High Injury Risk
Why are so many workers injured on residential construction jobs? A Morristown attorney takes a closer look at the major causes of housing site accidents.
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6/10/2014
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Drilling Injury Dangers on Underground Construction Sites
Construction workers can be protected from many underground drilling injuries. Read here to find out if these safety measures were in place during your injury.
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6/3/2014
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Can an Employer Be Liable for a Tunnel Construction Injury?
Could your employer be liable after an underground tunnel collapsed? Find out if a construction company should pay for the cost of your tunnel injury.
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5/28/2014
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What Am I Entitled to When I Have a Construction Neck Injury?
Worried about how you’re going to pay the bills after a construction neck injury? Find out if you’ll be out of a job for a few months, a year, or permanently.
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5/7/2014
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Construction Work Often Causes Painful Rotator Cuff Injuries
Could you have sustained your rotator cuff injury while working construction? Click here for common injury symptoms and possible treatments.
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4/19/2014
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Permanent Back Injuries Caused by Repetitive Stress at Work
It’s not always a major accident that causes a back injury at work: repetitive stress is the most common cause of serious back injuries threatening workers.
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4/16/2014
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Poor Housekeeping Cleanup Causes Construction Worker Falls
Are you out of work because of poor housekeeping practices on a construction site? Debris and clutter are a common cause of construction worker fall injuries.
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3/26/2014
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Construction Workers Likely to Suffer PTSD After Witnessing Accidents
Would you believe that a quarter of all construction workers who witness a serious accident will suffer insomnia, depression, and other symptoms of PTSD?
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2/3/2014
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New Jersey Construction Worker Trapped in Rubble After a Roof Collapsed
Who is responsible after a NJ construction roof collapse? A recent case in Pennsylvania calls attention to the serious injuries caused by this deadly accident.
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1/10/2014
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Majority of Drill Press Amputations Involve Fingers, Thumbs, or Both
Investigators find that construction workers are more likely to suffer drill press amputations than other press injuries—and the reasons why may surprise you.
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12/19/2013
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Improper Safety Measures Cause Conveyer Belt Amputations in NJ Workers
Was your employer responsible for your New Jersey conveyer belt amputation? A Morristown construction accident lawyer discusses your injury liability.
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