What Happens When Volunteer Firefighters are Hurt on the Job?
Posted January 16th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
With certainty, there’s no argument. Fighting fires are noble work. After all, there’s something to be said about individuals brave enough to run into a building when everyone else is running out. In the case of volunteer firefighters, they do so without pay. So, what happens when volunteer firefighters are hurt on the job? First […]
Read MoreYour Uncontested Divorce Still Needs Legal Assistance
Posted January 15th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
January is notoriously known for being the month in which more divorces happen than any other time of the year. Whether it’s all the stress from the holiday season or wanting to begin the new year with a fresh start, one in five couples decide to call it quits in the first month of the […]
Read MoreBe Cautious of Icy Roads This Winter
Posted January 12th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
We are in the thick of winter, and that means horrendous weather conditions and unsafe road conditions. Slick, black ice has causes hundreds, maybe even thousands, of automobile accidents through New York and New Jersey on an annual basis. According to a report, roadways covered in snow and ice account for nearly 117,000 injuries and […]
Read MoreIs it a Surprise that Firefighters Are at Risk for Work Accidents?
Posted January 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
More than likely, it seems like a rhetorical question. Of course, firefighters are at risk for work accidents. What’s really amazing is that many don’t bother to pursue workers’ compensation claims. First things first. Why are the statistics so low on firefighters seeking workers’ compensation benefits? In the case of career firefighters, it may be […]
Read MoreRevisiting Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Posted January 10th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
When you were in a workplace accident, your workers’ compensation benefits were there to take care of your medical bills and lost wages. But for many, that is not the case. Many people abuse the system and get money for injuries they never had, or they do not receive the proper benefits or any money […]
Read MoreWhen It’s Absolutely Obvious What Caused Your Fall-Down Accident
Posted January 9th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
As far as you’re concerned, someone needs to pay. It might not exactly sound like the politically correct way of approaching a personal injury claim. However, you are outraged. It’s absolutely obvious what caused your fall-down accident. There is no reason you should be laid up with a broken hip. If these words ring true […]
Read MoreWho’s Liable for Your Food Poisoning?
Posted January 8th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Food poisoning is a gut-wrenching experience in more ways than one. Anyone who has had to endure its unpleasantness knows what we are talking about. In fact, the majority of people experience food poisoning at least once in their lifetime. While it can be a fairly common occurrence, legal action could be taken in some […]
Read MoreFalling Snow and Ice: Who’s Responsible?
Posted January 5th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
As our area digs out from Winter Storm Grayson or the ‘bomb cyclone’, it’s time to get back to everyday life. But let’s imagine that you are heading to work or going to a store, and you notice the sidewalk you usually walk on is extremely icy. In fact, everything you see is caked in […]
Read MoreThis New Case on Domestic Violence May Really Interest You
Posted January 4th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Unfortunately, domestic violence hits the headlines every day. In fact, each and every minute of the day, approximately 20 people are victims of physical abuse by an intimate partner. A great number will apply for restraining orders. However, that does not mean they will all secure them. First and foremost, you should be aware that […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Laws
Posted January 3rd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
At the beginning of each year, change is always on the horizon. As is evident in the phrase “new year, new me.” In New Jersey, the beginning of the new year means new laws or changes to existing laws that govern the Garden State. Tax changes set forth by Governor Chris Christie are among the […]
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