When an employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance
Posted June 25th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Workers’ compensation is never on your mind while on the job — you signed the forms and you see the postings, but you never think about it. Until you do need. But what happens if your employer fails to acquire insurance? Recently an owner of a roofing business was arrested for failing to pay nearly $400,000 in […]
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse is a Growing Concern
Posted June 24th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
For some, it is one of the hardest decisions they will make in their lifetime. It may come as a result of an aging parent, an incapacitated spouse or a severely disabled child. It is a difficult choice with a calculated risk. Nursing homes are filled with people whose families wish they could provide their […]
Read MoreChemical Burns are More Dangerous Than You Think
Posted June 23rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It’s an injury that the majority of us will never get. Only 2-6 percent of victims seek medical attention after receiving a chemical burn. But just because this type of burn is uncommon, doesn’t mean it’s any less dangerous. Especially if you commonly use these chemicals on a regular basis for work. Let’s say you […]
Read MoreReady for a Divorce? Keep This in Mind
Posted June 20th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Divorce is never an easy decision to make. You’ve probably spent many nights tossing and turning over the choice. You and your spouse have done everything to make your marriage work. You sought counseling, you spent hours discussing your problems, you both even separated for a period of time. You dread going to court and […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Takes the Sting Out of Dog Bites
Posted June 19th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Dogs, like most animals, are unpredictable. They can wag their tail in appreciation one moment. In the next, they can lash out and cause serious physical harm. Although some breeds are considered more dangerous, even the most docile canines are capable of sinking their teeth into human flesh. There is significant pain associated with a […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Can Follow You to Your Workplace
Posted June 18th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When we think of domestic violence, we think of violence behind closed doors in our homes. But what we don’t realize is that domestic abuse is not isolated to one specific place. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a survey conducted in 2005 found 21 percent of full-time workers were victims of domestic violence […]
Read MoreDid the Pulaski Skyway Shutdown Contribute to Recent Turnpike Accident?
Posted June 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Rush hour traffic in Jersey City has always been of nightmarish proportions. However, the recent closure of northbound access to the Pulaski Skyway most certainly increased congestion on neighboring roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike went so far as to convert a portion of its highway shoulder into a third travel lane during peak hours. According […]
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents can happen any time
Posted June 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
When we think of slip and fall injuries, we generally think of icy and snowy weather. And it’s true, the majority of these accidents do happen in the wintertime. But just because the weather has become nicer doesn’t mean that slip and fall accidents stop happening. Anything can cause the accident, whether it’s slippery stairs […]
Read MoreBurned Baby a Clear-Cut Case of Medical Malpractice?
Posted June 13th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
One of the most horrific things a parent can face is dealing with an injury to their child. Many parents probably prefer to take the injury instead. And this is probably the feeling Miriam Khella must be feeling right now after her young daughter was horribly burned when a hired nurse placed her in a […]
Read MoreDon’t Wait on Personal Injury Claim Against a Public Entity
Posted June 12th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
We have heard it all before. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse or a defense. This is not only true for criminal actions — it is also relevant in claims for personal injury. The average person assumes that they have up to two years to sue if someone causes them to sustain injuries […]
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