Domestic Violence and the Dangers of Gaslighting
Posted April 18th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You and your boyfriend are having a heated argument with a close male friend you have. Your boyfriend claims that your friend likes you in an intimate manner and demands that you stop talking to him immediately. This frowned upon friendship dates back to your college years and you don’t want to break up such […]
Read MoreCannabis in NJ: What You Need to Know about Today’s Laws
Posted April 17th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Cannabis.
Cannabis is a hot topic here in NJ and across the nation. The current powers that be are contemplating legalizing marijuana for recreational use. In the meantime, New Jersey’s medical marijuana program first became law in 2010. Most recently, the “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act” had some changes. More than likely, you already […]
Read MoreMedical Marijuana and Employee Drug Testing
Posted April 16th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Cannabis.
With the recent additions to the medical marijuana bill last month, more concerns and questions have popped up across New Jersey, especially in the workplace. The idea that you can use or smoke marijuana just because of your doctor’s approval doesn’t mean you can do it anytime or anywhere, even at work. Even though multiple […]
Read MoreWhen You Hurt Your Back at Work and Need Help
Posted April 13th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Too many back injuries represent excruciating pain. Some say the worst part isn’t even the initial insult. Even after months of physical therapy and sometimes spinal surgery, the effects can seemingly last forever. If you’ve hurt your back at work, you need help negotiating through the workers’ compensation system. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Read MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week
Posted April 12th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
With National Work Zone Awareness Week coming to an end tomorrow, the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone wanted to share information about work zones, what happens when auto accidents occur in work zones, and what work zone accidents mean from a legal perspective. What Is A Work Zone? According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), […]
Read MoreEmotional Domestic Abuse Can Lead to PTSD
Posted April 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When we think about domestic violence, we tend to think of the victims who suffer physical abuse. As we should. But, we often push the victims who suffer from emotional and psychological abuse to the backburners in our mind. Enduring any kind of emotional or psychological abuse, regardless of how long it might have gone […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You’re Injured While Working from Home?
Posted April 10th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
As a salaried employee, you handle customer service complaints remotely. In fact, consumers might be surprised to learn that you’re not working from a cubicle in a big office building. Unfortunately, just like any other employee, you are at risk for injury while working from home. So, what happens? Are you entitled to workers’ compensation […]
Read MoreJersey City, NJ Accident on Southern State Parkway: Bus Accidents Revisited
Posted April 9th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Late last night, a charter bus carrying teenagers returning home from a spring break trip from Europe struck a bridge overpass on Long Island. The top of the charter bus suffered severe damage. Shattered glass and mangled metal were everywhere. As a result, six passengers were seriously injured and thirty-seven other passengers suffered minor injuries. […]
Read MoreMedical Errors Are Deadlier Than You Think
Posted April 6th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
At the hospital, you should feel safe, but recent reports suggest that the number of people who suffer maltreatment caused by medical errors is much higher than previously believed. When someone is injured or dies because of a medical error, someone must be held accountable to compensate the injured patient or the family of the […]
Read MoreWhen You Own a Business, and You’re Hurt at Work
Posted April 5th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’re a general contractor and know the importance of making sure you have workers’ compensation coverage. As it stands, you’re even aware that your insurance may kick in if your subcontractors don’t properly take care of their employees. You figure you’ve got all the bases covered. However, the unexpected happens. This time, you’re the one […]
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