Can I be fired for filing a Workers' Comp claim?
New Jersey Workers' Compensation attorney, Manfred Ricciardelli, discusses whether or not an injured worker can be fired for filing a claim. For a free consultation, fill out our online contact form or...
View ArticleNew Jersey Drivers: Watch Out for Children This Spring!
Each spring, as schools offer breaks and the weather gets warmer, children hit the parks, yards, and playgrounds in full force. Whether it is cabin fever or exasperated parents, children are sent...
View ArticleI was recently hurt in a car accident, but the insurance company denied my...
One of the most frustrating things a personal injury lawyer deals with on a daily basis is the business of insurance. While people send money to their insurance companies each month as a guarantee of...
View ArticleHow Medical Bills Get Paid
New Jersey Workers' Compensation attorney, Manfred Ricciardelli, Jr., discusses how worker's comp insurance can help you pay for your medical bills after your at-work injury.
View ArticleYour Pocket Guide to Workplace Injury Protocol
Nobody can plan the date and time they will suffer a workplace injury. They won’t have a doctor waiting and ready, and they probably haven’t stockpiled money to ensure that they will be financially...
View ArticleThink You're Immune to Injury at Your Desk Job? Think Again
If I asked someone on the streets to describe my typical workers’ comp client, they would likely have a very vivid picture of who I spend much of my day with. They may picture a firefighter, a...
View ArticleCan I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in New Jersey?
While the economy and job market have improved measurably in the last few years, it is still an incredibly stressful and competitive environment. Many people—especially in the northeast, where good...
View ArticleAsk Not What Your Employer Can Do for You (Unless You've Been Injured at...
After a workplace accident, you have a lot on your plate. Dealing with your injury and recovery is a full-time job in itself. An injury serious enough to sideline you from your job could end your...
View ArticleWorried About Workplace Conditions? You're Covered by OSHA
In today’s economy, and in the tristate area especially, the job market is incredibly competitive. Holding on to your job is essential given the intense competition and high cost of living in our area,...
View ArticleI was involved in a workplace accident that left me injured, but a third...
When you suffer a work-related injury in New Jersey, your only way to obtain compensation for your medical bills and loss of wages is through a workers’ compensation claim. This is known as exclusive...
View ArticleIf You Have a Life-Threatening or Serious Disability, You May Be Able to...
Social Security Disability (SSD) does not have a reputation for moving applicants through the claims process quickly, and it is a well-earned reputation at that. Many applicants suffering from...
View ArticleA Closer Look At Social Security Compassionate Allowances
Social Security Disability (SSD) is meant to assist those who have been sidelined from the workforce by a disability. After working for their entire adult lives and paying into the program, SSD is...
View ArticleShould I be concerned that my Social Security Disability is being reviewed?
After going through what felt like an epic battle to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you feel as though a massive weight has been lifted from your shoulders when you are finally...
View ArticleUp on the Roof: A Dangerous Profession With High Accident Risk
After the winter we had in New Jersey, everyone is eager to welcome spring. Storing our snow shovels in the farthest corner of our basement or garage, we only have one more hurdle left to cross—spring...
View ArticleRoofing Fatal Four: What Causes Roofing Injuries?
If you are like a majority of people throughout the tri-state area, your roof may be in need of some repair and maintenance following a winter full of snow and ice. You may even be one of the many...
View ArticleAfter twenty years as a roofer my grip has weakened considerably, and I...
When you work with your hands on a daily basis, you know how valuable hand strength and dexterity can be. Once thought to be a problem that plagued only “desk jockeys,” carpal tunnel has become much...
View ArticleThe Science of Airbags: A Close Look At What Keeps You Safe in a New Jersey...
With the recent news coverage of the Takata airbag recall, which affects thousands of us here in the United States, it has become clear that we are not terribly familiar with the humble airbag. While...
View ArticleThe Seatbelt: Your Airbag's Partner in Protection
As far as we’ve come in safety-minded design, it is still shocking to hear that people—many people—believe that they only need one line of injury defense in a car accident. Many people assume that...
View ArticleHow can I tell if the injuries I received from my airbag were normal or due...
With the Takata airbag recall dominating the news, many people are concerned about the safety of the airbags in their car. A feature that they once trusted so completely has now shown that it has...
View ArticleNew Jersey Healthcare Workers Face a High Daily Risk of Workplace Injury
As a healthcare worker in New Jersey, you dedicate each working day to taking care of others. Whether you are a nurse, physician’s assistant, or nurse’s aide, you regularly expose yourself to the risk...
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