Do I get workers’ compensation after being assaulted on the job?
Posted September 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation.
When we think of someone getting hurt on the job, we generally think of someone getting into an accident. But sometimes, you can get hurt by the hands of a co-worker. And when that happens, you may be wondering who will pay your medical bills. Did you know that more than 2 million workers are […]
Read MoreYou Can Go to Jail for Insurance Fraud
Posted September 29th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Last week, we presented several examples of insurance fraud to educate our readers. We want to make the point behind our focus. In short, you can go to jail for insurance fraud. In addition, an insurance carrier can rightfully deny claims for insurance coverage purchased in a fraudulent manner. The Law What exactly is the […]
Read MoreMeet New Jersey’s Deadliest Highways in 2014
Posted September 28th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Over the weekend, NJ.com had released a report detailing the deadliest roadways in New Jersey in 2014. According to the report, fatal auto accidents on major highways and roadways had increased in 2014, from 213 in 2013 to 229. As you would suspect, the deadliest highways include the most busiest — the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 5 – When You Lie to Yourself
Posted September 25th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s amazing how you wouldn’t think a little lie would cause so much trouble! But for the last four days, we’ve proved that you what you might think is a little white lie can actually be considered insurance fraud. In our last part of our Little White Lies insurance fraud series, we learn that the […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 4: Bigger Insurance Fraud
Posted September 24th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The size of the lies may be of consequence in defrauding insurance companies. In Little White Lies, Part 4: Bigger Insurance Fraud, we examine some more blatant examples of insurance fraud. For this, we have chosen to provide you with news articles documenting these actions. Bus Accidents It is a running joke with first responders […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 3 – Hi Dad! You’re Going to Jail!
Posted September 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Not everyone who commits insurance fraud is a hardened criminal. Sometimes, it’s just a simple act of helping out your child with his/her first car that could end with you going to jail. Take the case of Roger and his 18-year-old son George. George just got his license and Roger decides to reward him by buying George […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 2 – Insurance Fraud Goes to Work
Posted September 22nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
The Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) was created so that those who needed medical care would have the ability to obtain medical treatment. Unfortunately, not all consumers have followed the government’s directives to secure medical insurance. Thus, one of the reasons that insurance fraud goes to work. The Employer and Insurance Fraud What […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 1: When a Lie Becomes a Crime
Posted September 21st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
What exactly is insurance fraud? We’ve mentioned the major crime in previous blogs but you may not realize that you don’t have to be a major criminal to commit the act. Did you know that insurance fraud can cost the average American family $400 to $700 in increased premiums each year? And all it takes […]
Read MoreWho’s Responsible For My Bar Fight Injuries?
Posted September 18th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
It’s that time of the year where football is dominating our television sets. Sometimes we’re in the mood to share a good game with friends so we go to the local sports bar. And maybe you have a few too many drinks and aren’t thinking straight. And maybe a fan of the opposing team has been […]
Read MoreWho is responsible for a fall on condominium property?
Posted September 17th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
Jersey City and the surrounding area are bursting with condominiums. This means that there are a number of property owners joined together. They pay dues to a homeowners’ association, which is responsible for maintaining and repairing commons areas. What happens if you fall on condominium property? Does the homeowners’ association have any liability? Condominiums and […]
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