Who’s to Blame If You Were Injured in a Train Derailment
Posted April 4th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Train accidents seem to be happening more frequently lately. This weekend alone saw three different train accidents, including one that left two dead after the train struck a maintenance vehicle just outside of Philadelphia on Sunday. The recent derailments have brought up safety concerns. Although Amtrak has made efforts to make the railroads much safer, […]
Read MoreWhat is Third Party Liability in a Workers Compensation Lawsuit?
Posted April 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation.
Not all workplace injuries are a result of something you or your co-workers did. Many times, there is a third party responsible for your injuries. When you are injured while on the job by a third party, what happens next? For instance, let’s say you are flower delivery person. While driving the company van to […]
Read More7 Reasons You Need to Stop Your Vehicle
Posted March 31st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Everyone knows that there are reasons to stop your vehicle. Maybe you already remember everything you learned in driver’s education class. However, it’s important to avoid both traffic tickets and car accidents. One of our clients is boasted that she never received a traffic violation. However, she failed to stop her car and got her […]
Read MoreShould Texting While Walking Be Illegal?
Posted March 30th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
We all know that texting while driving is illegal here in New Jersey. But texting while walking? That could be in the near future. According to a recent report from the New York Daily News, New Jersey assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt just introduced a bill that would make walking while your eyes are glued to your smartphone illegal. The […]
Read MoreFire Safety Fundamentals: More than Stop, Drop and Roll
Posted March 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Ask any first grader about fire safety and they’ll likely repeat one key phrase. Stop, drop and roll. After all, it’s what the firefighter told the class during his visit with them. In years to come, it may be the only thing the child remembers about fire safety. Sadly, stop, drop and roll can get […]
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’re a Victim of Car Insurance Fraud
Posted March 28th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
When we get into a car accident, the last thing on our mind is whether the accident was caused on purpose or is staged. But maybe we should. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, nearly one in four claims from the New York City metropolitan area — which includes Jersey City and Newark — […]
Read MoreHow to Prove a Product Liability Claim
Posted March 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When we buy a product, we expect that product to have gone through several safety checks before arriving at the store. Yet when you start using the product, it not only malfunctions on you, but it causes an injury. What should your next steps be? Defective product liability cases can be complex. You have to prove […]
Read MoreIf I’m Hurt at Work, How Can I Pay for Child Support?
Posted March 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law, Workers Compensation.
As required by your divorce agreement, you must pay child support to your ex-spouse. You’ve paid it every month without fail. However, one day at work, you get into an accident that breaks your spine. You are now paralyzed from the waist down and cannot return to your former job. Workers’ compensation has covered all […]
Read MoreYou’ll Want to Know This About Simple Assault Charges
Posted March 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If you follow local sports, you most likely remember when Rutgers football player Leonte Carroo was charged with simple assault. According to news articles, a former love interest accused Carroo of throwing her to the ground. A complaint was filed by University Police. However, the alleged victim stated that she did not wish to pursue […]
Read MoreWhat Happens If Your Spouse Dies During Divorce?
Posted March 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. However, your spouse, who has been having medical problems, unexpectedly dies while the divorce is still pending. How does this affect you? And what happens with your property? You would think a dead spouse means the divorce is cancelled. But it may be more complex than […]
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