Can an employer refuse to file a workers’ compensation claim in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted July 30th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You were injured at work. The first thing you did was tell your employer then you sought medical attention. While recovering, you learn that your employer never reported the incident to the company’s insurance company. Is this legal? There are many ways an employer will try to get out of paying a workers’ compensation claim […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you get into a car accident in a rental car in New Jersey?
Posted July 29th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
It is vacation season and many are in search of their paradise away from home. Some may avoid putting wear and tear on their personal vehicles. Others may fly to another state and decide to take in the sights. Either may elect to rent a car. Many will assume that their New Jersey automobile insurance […]
Read MoreThe steps you should take after a slip and fall accident
Posted July 28th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
You’re at the grocery store where you slip on a puddle of water that the store’s employees failed to clean up. You slip, fall and break your hip. After your slip and fall accident, you are immediately taken to the hospital. But what happens next? Your next steps are extremely important if you plan to […]
Read MoreWhen Does Child Support End?
Posted July 25th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You’ve been paying child support for years and finally your child is turning 18. Congratulations! You must feel a mixture of pride and anxiety. So this means you don’t have to pay child support anymore, right? This is a common misconception. In the eyes of the law, when a minor reaches the age of 18 […]
Read MoreIs it criminal to misuse EFTs?
Posted July 24th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Bad check writing can be a serious criminal offense. Under New Jersey law, the amount of the check dictates the level of the crime. For example, it is a disorderly persons offense to pass a worthless check written for less than $200. When someone passes a bad check over that amount, the crime becomes an […]
Read MoreWhen a Defective Product is Considered a Liability
Posted July 23rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
The massive GM recall has been all over the news the past few months. A defect in the ignition switch on many of GM car models has led to a number of deaths and has cost the car giant billions. Although the recall can fall under many areas of law, it does shed light on […]
Read MoreJersey City Worker’s Rooftop Fall Appears to be Workers’ Compensation Accident
Posted July 22nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
According to recent news reports, a worker fell at least 20 feet while doing his job on the rooftop of a Jersey City warehouse. Although the man’s injuries include at least a broken thighbone, it is incredible that the man survived the fall from such a great height. The work-related accident occurred at Hartz Mountain Industries located at 301 […]
Read MoreHow fault can be determined in a personal injury case
Posted July 21st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
Accidents happen. There’s really no way to avoid them. But the hardest part in an accident is proving who is at fault. Let’s say you were injured after slipping on a puddle and falling at the local grocery store. Since it was the responsibility of the grocery store to keep the area safe, obviously it […]
Read MoreSummertime brings an increase in auto accidents
Posted July 18th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
When you think of an auto accident, you generally think of poor road conditions or terrible visibility or careless driving. You may think the majority of accidents happen during the wintertime months. But you would be wrong. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the busy month for auto accidents is just around the […]
Read MoreWhy you should consult an attorney for a slip and fall accident
Posted July 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
It is a fact. Every commercial business bears responsibility for keeping its premises safe. This can include ensuring the floors are free from debris and slippery substances. It might also mean that the business has the duty to keep pathways and sidewalks clear. Damages are ultimately recoverable from anyone who is deemed neglectful of keeping […]
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