Smoke alarms can save your life
Posted October 23rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Mark your calendars. This Sunday at 2 am it’s time to set your clock back. Fire safety officials urge you to use the change in time as a reminder to swap out the batteries in your smoke detectors. The time change will give you another hour of sleep. The smoke alarm check may save your […]
Read MoreIf you are accused of domestic violence can you be fired?
Posted October 22nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Ray Rice has gone on attack. Last month, the former Baltimore Raven was suspended from the NFL after a video showing him hitting his then-fiancee was made public. Rice has filed an appeal against his termination as well as filing a grievance over the Ravens for terminating his contract. If the courts rule in his […]
Read MoreThe Odd Lot Doctrine as part of workers’ compensation
Posted October 21st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Rest assured. If you are told you are a candidate under the Odd Lot Doctrine, it does not mean you are peculiar. However, it may mean that your workers’ compensation injuries are severe enough to merit permanent disability benefits. It is imperative that you retain the services of a qualified New Jersey attorney to go […]
Read MoreIt’s Teen Driving Safety Week. How safe is your teen driver?
Posted October 20th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
We all remember how it was to be a teenager getting behind the wheel for the first time. It was our first taste of independence, where you didn’t have to rely on Mom or Dad to drive you where you want to go. It was also your first real role of responsibility. As a parent, […]
Read MoreIs My Firing After a Workplace Accident a Case of Wrongful Termination?
Posted October 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’re on your way to work one day when you get into a pretty severe car accident. You injure your back and need to go to the hospital. While recovering, you learn that your company has fired you, even though it knows you were in an accident. Can it do that? Is this a case […]
Read MoreCan an auto accident be avoided?
Posted October 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Not every car crash is the same, though many are avoidable. If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may find yourself second-guessing the incident. Of course, many crashes are the fault of the other driver and beyond your control. Certainly, personal injury and property damage are frustrating experiences. Let us review three […]
Read MoreIs Workers’ Compensation Different for Construction Workers?
Posted October 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Did you know that construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States? According to Time magazine, construction workers was the 10th most dangerous job in America in 2012. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal accidents in construction occupations were at 818 for 2013. Although the numbers have decreased […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When an Escalator Accident Causes an Injury
Posted October 14th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Jersey City is well known as the transportation hub for many visiting Newark and New York City. The PATH train has several stops in Jersey City, including Journal Square, Grove Street, Newport and Exchange Place. Escalators keep the flow of pedestrian traffic moving in the stations. However, escalators can malfunction and cause accidents. Sometimes human […]
Read MoreSayreville Players Could be Placed on Megan’s Law Registry
Posted October 13th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
On Friday, seven players from the Sayreville football team were charged in the hazing scandal that has rocked the school. The players, who may be tried as adults, are accused of not only assault but sexual assault after four freshmen teammates said they were sexually assaulted by team members. These are very serious charges against […]
Read MoreSayerville Football Team May See Jail Time for Hazing Incidents
Posted October 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The Sayerville High School football team has been a constant presence in the headlines recently after allegations of severe hazing in the team’s locker room arose. As the story grew, the season was canceled by the school district and now prosecutors are examining reported incidents of harassment, bullying and intimidation. If the players are found […]
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