Medical Errors Become the Third Leading Cause of Death in US
Posted May 9th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
A new report from Johns Hopkins University has found that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the report, there is an astounding 251,000 deaths each year that are due to common, preventable errors that occur in healthcare facilities throughout the U.S. That means, 700 people […]
Read MoreFDA Begins to Crack Down on E-Cigarettes, Other Products
Posted May 6th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Just yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration has broadened its rules on the definition of tobacco products to include e-cigarettes (or vapors), hookahs, pipe tobacco, premium cigars, little cigars, and other products. These tobacco products will be regulated the same way that traditional cigarettes and smokeless tobacco has been for decades. What does this mean? […]
Read MoreInjured in a Fight at Work? What Happens Now?
Posted May 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Injured in a fight at work? If you need medical treatment, you’re likely wondering how it will be paid. Does a claim get submitted to workers’ compensation insurance company? What exactly happens? It depends. Let’s go through a scenario. When John Grunder arrives at work, he quickly searches for Peter Stephens. He is fuming. It […]
Read MoreWhat to Do after Getting Into a Fatal Auto Accident With an Unlicensed Driver
Posted May 4th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Here’s a scary statistic for you: One out of every 10 fatal auto accidents that had occurred between 2010 and 2013 in New Jersey involved an unlicensed driver. Frightening thought, huh? According to recent data, there were 2,177 fatal accidents within a four-year span and of those accidents, 231 of the drivers involved were driving without […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Ejection and Entrapment Accidents
Posted May 3rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Ejection and entrapment are big fears in any accident. Often, they come down to one device. Seatbelts. Learn some fascinating information about car crashes and the risks. It was nearly a year ago when Princeton mathematician John Nash and his wife were killed in a taxi accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. You may recall […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Do After Being Bit By a Stranger’s Dog
Posted May 2nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When we think of dogs, we think of the loyal “man’s best friend,” with a wagging tail and a slobbering kiss. But in reality, not all dogs are friendly. In fact, if you encounter one, you may be surprised that the animal is ready to attack you for getting to close to its territory. For […]
Read MoreBe Careful When Working at a Construction Site
Posted April 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Warmer weather means a lot of things in New Jersey. More people are enjoying activities outside. You see more people on bikes, walking on the streets, just enjoying the fresh air after being inside all winter long. You’ll also notice that more construction projects beginning around town. That’s right, it’s construction season here in the […]
Read More7 Things You Should Know About Slip and Fall Accidents
Posted April 28th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
We love telling you about real cases. You should know that just because you fall on someone else’s property doesn’t mean you will receive money. That’s why you need experienced legal counsel. Consider the matter of Yolanda White. You can read about the Appellate Division’s Opinion after review of her case. It’s actually quite interesting. […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Report a Minor Car Accident?
Posted April 27th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Here’s a scenario for you: While stopped at a red light, the car behind you hits you. You both pull over to the side of the road and get out to assess the damage. Your bumper is a little dented but that’s the only damage to you and the other car. No one was injured. […]
Read MoreThe Bottom Line on the Danger of Bike Accidents
Posted April 26th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Bike accidents. With the change in weather, there will be plenty of them. Alarmingly, the injuries from a bicycle accident can be even worse than those suffered from a car crash. Take the case of Fran Brennan. She took her bike out for a stroll down the side streets of downtown Jersey City. She was […]
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