Even if you’re not at fault, don’t leave the scene of an accident
Posted October 26th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Last week, a school bus had struck a tractor-trailer that had been parked on the shoulder of Route 35 in Middletown, New Jersey. Luckily, there were no children in the bus at the time of the accident and the bus driver’s injuries were not life-threatening. But the truck driver, who was not in his vehicle […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: The NFL Should Be Wearing Purple, Not Pink
Posted October 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
It’s October in the NFL. You can tell by all the pink each team is sporting throughout the month. Pink shoes, pink gloves, pink towels, there’s even pink chin straps on the helmets. All this in support of breast cancer research. But what the organization should really be focusing its support on this month is […]
Read MoreCan an odor warrant probable cause for search in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted October 22nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The word “odor” can conjure many thoughts. To some, it may mean the smell of someone unclean. To others, it might suggest the scent released by an angry animal. However, what does it mean when a police officer gets a whiff of what he believes to believe marijuana? It may be that the odor emitted […]
Read MoreHow Workers’ Compensation Fraud is Determined
Posted October 21st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
When you are hurt in an accident on the job, you know that workers’ compensation will be there to take care of your medical bills and loss of wages. But unfortunately, many people abuse the system and get money for injuries they never had. This happens all too often and in New Jersey, it is […]
Read MoreYou Can Prevent a Fire in Your Home With These Safety Tips
Posted October 20th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Fire Prevention Week just passed and fire departments throughout the area offered educational programs on the subject. In case you were not able to attend a local presentation, we are pleased to offer you some fire safety tips. Burn injuries are among the worst. Timing of the Deadliest Fires Can you guess the hours of […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Have a Slip and Fall Accident at a PATH Station?
Posted October 19th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
When we think of slip and fall accidents, we think of wintery conditions where sidewalks are frozen over or covered with snow. But in fact, one of the most common accidents in a PATH station happens to be slip and fall accidents. And unlike a normal slip and fall accident, getting into an accident at […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: A Neverending Cycle of Abuse
Posted October 16th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Domestic violence is never just a sudden incident where someone is having a bad day and decides to take it out on his/her partner. It’s actually a pattern of violence that happens on a regular basis. Not all relationships follow this cycle — sometimes, the relationship is just flat-out war with no winners. But usually, the […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Reckless and Careless Driving
Posted October 15th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Reckless and careless driving may seem to be the same thing to the average driver. However, not only are the charges for these motor vehicle offenses different, but they also do not carry the same penalties. Learn here about reckless driving v. careless driving. Reckless Driving The exact language of the law regarding reckless driving […]
Read MoreWhat you may not know about workers’ compensation
Posted October 14th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
We all know that if we get hurt on the job, your medical bills and any loss wages you have will be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. But did you know the following all fall under workers’ compensation? Your injury doesn’t have to be from an accident. For example, let’s say you are […]
Read MoreThe Connection Between Cell Phone Use and Auto Accidents
Posted October 13th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Ever wonder about the correlation between cell phone use and auto accidents? Are the laws restricting the use of handheld devices justified? Let’s take a look. The New Jersey Department of Transportation began collecting data concerning cell phone use and auto accidents in 2001. It was not until 2004 that the use of handheld devices […]
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