Have a Scary Yet Safe Time This Halloween
Posted October 31st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Everyone loves a good Halloween scare. But when it comes to the safety of our children, the fun of the holiday can easily become concern. Especially when it comes to trick or treating. According to the National Safety Council, there were 6,300 pedestrian fatalities and 145,000 pedestrian injuries in 2014. In fact, October holds the […]
Read MoreCan a Party Guest Sue After a Drunk Driving Accident?
Posted October 28th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Your neighbors leave their three sons alone for the weekend. As soon as the parents walk out the door, they decide to throw a party. Alcohol is served to the underage guests. One of the guests decides it’s time to leave and it’s clear that he is intoxicated and shouldn’t drive. However, no one stops him […]
Read MorePremises Liability Wrap Up: Beyond Slip and Fall Accidents
Posted October 27th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Today, we conclude our ongoing series on premises liability claims. We have given a great deal of attention to slip and fall accidents. However, there are other types of accidents that are considered premises liability actions. Let’s take a look at some. It’s easy to understand the basis of a premises liability claim. Property owners […]
Read MoreWhat is a No-Fault and At-Fault Divorce?
Posted October 26th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You and your spouse are planning on getting divorce. However, you have no specific reasons for the divorce, other than you just don’t get along anymore. If this is the case, then you may want to consider going through a no-fault divorce. What does that mean? And why is it different than a fault-based divorce? […]
Read MorePremises Liability: What Actually is an Attractive Nuisance?
Posted October 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
An attractive nuisance sounds like a contradiction of terms. However, the attractive nuisance doctrine may apply to some New Jersey premises liability claims. Our series on premises liability has focused primarily on slip and fall accidents. Let’s look outside the box to see how other types of claims fall under the premises liability umbrella. First, […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Domestic Abuse Rears its Ugly Head Again in the NFL
Posted October 24th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Once again, the NFL is in the news for a domestic violence issue. This time, the player involved is New York Giants kicker Josh Brown. In 2015, Brown was arrested for a domestic violence charge. According to public records, Brown was arrested on a fourth degree domestic violence charge after he grabbed his wife’s wrist […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Are Exposed to Toxic Chemicals While on The Job
Posted October 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Not everyone’s job involves sitting behind a desk in front of a computer all day. Sometimes, workers have to deal with dangerous toxins as part of their workday. And if your employer isn’t up to date with safety regulations, there is a real danger of exposure in that worker’s future. First, you need to know […]
Read MorePremises Liability: When You Fall on Public Property
Posted October 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Public property. What exactly do we mean by this term? As we continue to discuss premises liability claims, we’ll concentrate on fall down accidents on public property. It’s important to know what constitutes public property. And, how a slip and fall claim on public property is different than one on commercial or residential grounds. So, […]
Read MoreDrive for Uber? Expect to Pay Your Own Medical Bills
Posted October 19th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Did you know that New Jersey is a no-fault state? This means if you get into a car accident and are injured, your insurance company will pay your medical bills, even if you’re not to blame for the accident. No fault means that neither party is held responsible for someone’s injuries after an accident. However, […]
Read MoreFive Important Things You Should Know about Staircase Accidents
Posted October 18th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Slip and fall accidents can happen on all types of surfaces. Staircase accidents are no exception when it comes to evaluating premises liability cases. You might be surprised to learn the number of accidents that occur when someone falls on steps or in a stairwell. On an annual basis, close to a million people are […]
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