Truck Driver Fatigue
Posted December 20th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Truck driver fatigue has traditionally been such a common cause of truck accidents that in 2003, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration passed strict regulations on how many consecutive hours a trucker could operate his or her vehicle. Despite these regulations, the United States Federal Transportation Board still believes that truck driver fatigue is a […]
Read MoreBicycles and Car Accidents
Posted December 11th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury.
Many people in Essex County choose to ride bicycles for work, recreation, exercise, and even errands. However, the roads of Essex County are not always bicycle friendly, and auto accidents involving cyclists are on the rise. When you are riding a bike and you are hit by a car, catastrophic injury is almost always unavoidable. […]
Read MoreCar Accidents at Intersections
Posted December 7th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Over 10 million people live in Hudson County New Jersey, of whom several million drive vehicles. That’s millions of people you rely on to obey all traffic signals and signs, pay attention to the road, and yield the right of way. The New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that there were nearly 20,000 auto accidents […]
Read MoreUninsured/Underinsured Drivers and Car Accidents
Posted December 5th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Sadly, auto accidents caused by uninsured or underinsured drivers can leave victims holding the bag. If you have a standard insurance policy, your insurance company might cover some of your damages, but there are limitations. For example, if you are injured by an underinsured motorist, your insurance company will only reimburse you if your underinsured […]
Read MoreTrucks and Car Accidents
Posted November 29th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there were 19,945 auto accidents in Hudson County in 2011. Many of these accidents involve passenger vehicles, but on roadways with heavy truck traffic such as the Turnpike and US Route 1/9, truck accidents remain an all too common occurrence. Truck and car accidents are more fatal […]
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Claims
Posted November 19th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Workers’ compensation is a no fault insurance program that provides compensation for medical expenses and lost wages when an employee sustains an injury on the job. With workers’ compensation, injury includes temporary and permanent disability as well as occupational diseases. To file a claim, you will need to first inform your employer of your injury. […]
Read MoreDefective Vehicles and Car Accidents
Posted November 13th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Every year sees more defective vehicles recalled in the United States. This year alone, millions of cars from reputable automakers including Toyota, Volvo, GMC, and Nissan have been recalled. Some cars are recalled for engine issues, others for seatbelt malfunctions, but many defects may not be noticed until it is too late. If you are […]
Read MoreAlcohol/Drugs and Car Accidents
Posted November 9th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), impaired drivers cause more than $37 billion in damages on a yearly basis. The NHTSA reports that, in 2010, alcohol was a factor in more than 10,000 auto accident deaths, and upwards of 15 percent of drivers who fatally injure others in auto accidents test positive […]
Read MoreDos and Don’ts Following a New Jersey Car Accident
Posted October 30th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
It is important that you know what to do after an auto accident to help ensure you are treated fairly and provided full compensation. New Jersey car accident lawyer Anthony Carbone can help prove liability and fight for your rights, but taking time to follow some basic guidelines can be very beneficial. What to Do […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Nursing Home Workers
Posted October 24th, 2012 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When you trust your loved one to a care facility, you expect they will be in the hands of qualified, trained, and compassionate staff. Sadly, nursing home abuse and neglect at the hands of undertrained, unskilled, and even criminal employees is all too common. In fact, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, as […]
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