Are you responsible for a Jersey City, NJ slip and fall accident?
Posted November 11th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability.
Brr! It’s cold outside. You know what cold weather means…winter is coming! And what comes with winter but snow. We’ve been lucky with the lack of snow so far but it’s coming. And do you know that you’re responsible if someone slips on a patch of ice in front of your house? It’s true, this […]
Read MoreMissed your court date? What will happen?
Posted November 8th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
So you got arrested and you are given a court date. What happens if you miss that court date? A few things could happen to you and none of them are good. If you fail to appear in court, the charges can range from a simple fine to jail time. It all depends on how […]
Read MoreHow Child Custody Works in New Jersey
Posted November 7th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Sometimes, the people who suffer the most during a divorce is the children. Especially when it comes to custody. There are several factors the court takes into account when deciding where the child should live: The child’s relationship with his parents and siblings How well the child and the parent communicate The parents’ ability to […]
Read MoreAmicable divorce is possible in Jersey City! But you still need a lawyer…
Posted November 7th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You knew it was coming. You and your spouse have been fighting regularly for the past six months. Let’s face it, you’re just going through the motions. It’s time for a divorce. Your spouse agrees and together you begin dissolving your relationship. It all goes very well and in no time at all, you have […]
Read MoreWhat happens if you’re working while on workers’ compensation?
Posted November 6th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
So you got into an accident at work and you injured your back. You were awarded workers’ compensation. Then one day, you are asked by a friend to do some side work for him. Since you have a little free time while you are recuperating, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to […]
Read MoreIs your injury covered under workers’ compensation?
Posted November 6th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
We recently discussed when your injury could be more than a workers’ compensation claim. But let’s say you do get hurt at work, yet it’s not that serious. How do you know if your injury is actually covered by workers’ compensation? If you have this question, here are a few things to keep in mind: […]
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong With the Verbal Threshold Option?
Posted November 4th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
In our last article, we discussed the difference between verbal and zero thresholds. But this type of insurance option is not a nationwide law. And more important when you are choosing your automobile insurance, you should always choose the “no limitation” option, despite the cost. But why? The lawsuit threshold can be a major obstacle […]
Read MoreVerbal Threshold vs. Zero Threshold: What’s the Difference?
Posted November 4th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury.
When filling out an automobile liability insurance policy in New Jersey, you may have seen an option to choose either having a verbal threshold or zero threshold. You may have just checked either option without much thought. But do you really know what these terms mean? Well, it all boils down to New Jersey law. […]
Read MoreChanges Made to the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Law
Posted November 1st, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Cannabis.
In 2010, then New Jersey governor Jon Corzine had signed into law the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. The law allows medical marijuana to be dispensed through legal means to patients or caregivers. In order to receive medical marijuana, you must have a prescription from your doctor and have a valid ID card […]
Read MoreThree Questions on Drug Charges
Posted November 1st, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question 1: What are the penalties for possessing drugs in New Jersey? There are two types of penalties you will receive depending on how much you have in your possession at the time of your arrest. The rule to remember is the smaller the amount the smaller the penalty will be. For instead, if you […]
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