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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in New Jersey?

Construction sites are always dangerous places to be around or in.

If you've been hurt in a construction accident in New Jersey, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention.

Different Types of Construction Accidents in Paterson New Jersey

There are two basic groups of Construction Accidents in Paterson.

The first category of construction accidents are those in which persons not employed at the construction site are injured. Normally, these are visitors, or people who simply happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. These can typically be handled through a standard personal injury lawsuit.

The second type is when it is a construction worker that is injured on site. In most situations, the worker's only recourse is worker's compensation, but there are occasionally cases where the employee can collect more. If the employee was injured by a co-worker or the accident stemmed from a defective product, the construction worker may be able to recover greater damages.

The first category of construction accidents are those in which persons not employed at the construction site are injured. Normally, these are visitors, or people who simply happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. These can typically be handled through a standard personal injury lawsuit.

Find a Construction Accident Attorney in New Jersey

If you have been hurt in a Construction accident of any type, you should contact an efficient Paterson Construction Accident lawyer as soon as possible.

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Life in Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey is the county seat of Passaic County. It has a population of about 147,000 people, making it the third largest city in New Jersey.

Paterson, NJ became known as the "silk city" in the late 19th Century, due to its dominance in the silk-production industry. Paterson, NJ became a major center for other industries in the 20th century, thanks in large part to the presence of the Great Falls, a large waterfall on the Passaic River, which provided much of the energy needed for factories and other heavy industries in Paterson, NJ.

Modernly, Great Falls, NJ is part of an Urban Enterprise Zone, which is a designation under New Jersey Law that stimulates economic growth in areas where it's needed, through reduced sales tax, a fast-track process for obtaining business licenses, and financial incentives, such as tax credits, for businesses that hire new workers. Many Paterson, NJ lawyers were involved in drafting these rules, as well as getting portions of Paterson, NJ designated as such.

Paterson is known for being the residence of Paterson, NJ lawyer Edward Masry, who led the lawsuit against PGE, which was dramatized in the film "Erin Brockovich."

There are many other Paterson, NJ lawyers who can help you with whatever legal issue you may be facing. If you believe that you might need legal representation, there's a very good chance that a Paterson, NJ lawyer can help you.

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