Always call the police after an auto accident
Posted August 4th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
You get into a car accident while on your way to work. It was a slight tap to your back bumper, nothing too serious. As you and the other driver get out to exchange insurance information, the other driver says that he doesn’t think the police should get involved. Since it was just a tap […]
Read MoreDetermining Who’s Liable When a Fire Causes a Personal Injury
Posted August 1st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Fire is easily one of the most alarming causes of personal injury. It can take lives, maim its victims, and cause unbearable pain and suffering. Burns themselves can come from a variety of sources. In summertime, firecrackers are a common source of burn injury. However, burns can also come from building fires and vehicle fires. […]
Read MoreDo I have to share my personal injury settlement with my ex?
Posted July 31st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law, Personal Injury.
You recently received a settlement for a personal injury lawsuit that has been going on for some time now. While you were waiting for the settlement to occur, you and your spouse had decided to get a divorce. Now that you won your case, your soon-to-be ex is now claiming that he/she is entitled to […]
Read MoreCan 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 […]
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