What is Negligence?
Posted October 17th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Injury attorneys in Newark and elsewhere tend to talk about their cases in terms of “negligence.” If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence you might be entitled to compensation, for example. But what does that mean? What exactly is “negligence,” legally speaking? The courts have long recognized that there’s a certain risk that […]
Read MoreWho Can File a Wrongful Death Suit in New Jersey?
Posted October 14th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When speaking to our injury lawyer, Newark-area clients who have recently lost a loved one due to the negligence or misconduct of someone else frequently have questions about the state’s laws. New Jersey’s wrongful death statute can be complicated, and one of the primary questions in any wrongful death case is whether the plaintiff has […]
Read MoreCar Accidents and Whiplash Injuries
Posted October 10th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Whiplash injuries are common in car accidents, even in minor collisions. But this does not mean that the injuries themselves are minor; victims of whiplash may suffer from recurring pain and incur extensive medical costs. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, personal injury attorney […]
Read MoreDo You Need a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Posted September 26th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
If you were injured on the job and you believe you’ve been treated unfairly by your employer or your employer’s insurance provider, it’s important to contact an attorney with experience in Workers’ Compensation claims as soon as possible to ensure you can pursue the benefits you need. New Jersey Workers’ Compensation attorney Anthony Carbone is […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Court Rules that Texting to a Motorist May Create Grounds for Liability
Posted September 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Texting while driving is illegal in New Jersey, but a recent ruling by the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division held that a person who knowingly sends a text to a driver may share liability if the driver causes a car accident. If you were hurt or a family member was killed in a car […]
Read MoreDivorce, Your Home and the Capital Gains Tax
Posted September 12th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
If you are preparing for a divorce and you and your spouse own a home, it’s important to consider your plans for the house and the potential for the capital gains tax to affect you. Newark, New Jersey, divorce attorney Anthony Carbone can help you understand your options regarding your home as well as whether […]
Read MoreFactors that Affect Child Support in New Jersey
Posted July 31st, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
In New Jersey, child support is determined largely by calculations established in the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Yet there are additional factors the court may consider when setting the amount of child support one divorcing spouse must pay to the parent who has primary custody. If you’re preparing for a divorce in which the […]
Read MoreLearn What Steps to Take after an Auto Accident before it Happens
Posted July 31st, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
No one expects to be in an auto accident or other type of motor vehicle collision, but arming yourself with the knowledge of what to do after a wreck can help ensure that you’re protected if you suffer injuries in an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver. New Jersey attorney Anthony Carbone is […]
Read MoreDefective Products Causing Injuries in Children
Posted July 15th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When parents purchase children’s products, they have a right to expect those products are safe when used as indicated and contain sufficient warnings of any inherent risks. Jersey City injury attorney Anthony Carbone is dedicated to helping those harmed by defective products and other instances of negligence. If you or a loved one suffered injury […]
Read MoreEarly Estimate Shows Jump in Traffic Accident Deaths Nationwide, Slight Drop in New Jersey Region
Posted July 1st, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
An early projection of traffic accident data for 2012 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 34,080 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2012, an increase of more than 5 percent over 2011 and the first single-year increase in fatalities in six years if the figures hold. The New Jersey region was […]
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