What Happens When Your Hearing Loss is Related to Your Job?
Posted April 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
All types of jobs can potentially subject employees to noise exposure. There’s no question that sirens, as well as large and small machines, can blast out piercing or other deafening sounds. So, what happens if the result is hearing loss? Are you entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? You should know that noise exposure is not […]
Read MoreWhy Would I Need an Attorney to Get My Record Expunged?
Posted April 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s hard to get a good job and a decent place to live these days. It doesn’t help that you have a criminal record. It’s no fair — employers take one look at your job application and instantly vote no if they see that you have a record. But you committed that crime years ago […]
Read MoreLittle Known Ways Pain and Suffering Damages are Determined
Posted April 4th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You slipped and fell and injured various parts of your body. As far as you’re concerned, the pain and suffering are immeasurable. Sure, the diagnostic studies can show broken bones or herniated discs. But, is there a definitive means of testing for pain and suffering? Just how are pain and suffering damages determined? All things […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: Will I Get a Ticket for Not Wearing My Seat Belt?
Posted April 3rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Question: I can’t stand wearing my seat belt! It makes me feel pinned to my seat. I try to drive without it on as much as possible. A friend of mine had warned me that if I keep driving like that, not only will I get seriously injured in a car crash but I could […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Series: What is the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence?
Posted March 31st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is not going away. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, there was a total of 65,060 domestic violence offenses reported by the New Jersey police just in 2011 alone. That means one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate […]
Read MoreUnion City Municipal Ordinances: What You Need to Know
Posted March 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You live or do business in Union City. You pride yourself on being a good citizen and do your best to follow the rules. There’s one problem. You really don’t know much about Union City’s municipal ordinances. Does this mean you could potentially find yourself in trouble? In your spare time, you might consider reviewing […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Grand Theft Auto and Joyriding
Posted March 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Your best friend just bought one sweet ride. You have been itching to go for a ride but your friend is waiting for nicer weather before taking it out on the open road. One day, she asks you to house-sit for her while she goes on vacation and you agree. While she’s out of town, you […]
Read MoreWhy You Need to Watch What You Share on Social Media
Posted March 28th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you’re a parent, you’ve most likely warned your children about the dangers of social media. After all, sharing too much could help the “bad guys” find you. However, the same goes for adults. Too often, you may think you are sharing your deepest thoughts with a select number of your inner circle. Unfortunately, it’s […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I Was Given the Wrong Medication. Can I Sue?
Posted March 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Question: I recently had surgery to fix a torn ligament in my knee. After surgery, I was given medication to help with the pain. But soon after taking the drug, I developed a rash and was feverish. I called the doctor who said it was just a side effect of the drug. However, later that day I […]
Read MoreGetting an Annulment in New Jersey: Is it Possible?
Posted March 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
It was a mistake. Both you and your spouse knew it after a couple of days married. You tried to work it out but it just wasn’t happening. It was just too soon to get married. But getting a divorce takes time, and you’ve only been married for a month. Can’t you just get an annulment […]
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