Question for Attorney Carbone: Will I Get a Ticket for Not Wearing My Seat Belt?
Posted April 3rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Question: I can’t stand wearing my seat belt! It makes me feel pinned to my seat. I try to drive without it on as much as possible. A friend of mine had warned me that if I keep driving like that, not only will I get seriously injured in a car crash but I could […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Series: What is the Legal Definition of Domestic Violence?
Posted March 31st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is not going away. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, there was a total of 65,060 domestic violence offenses reported by the New Jersey police just in 2011 alone. That means one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate […]
Read MoreUnion City Municipal Ordinances: What You Need to Know
Posted March 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You live or do business in Union City. You pride yourself on being a good citizen and do your best to follow the rules. There’s one problem. You really don’t know much about Union City’s municipal ordinances. Does this mean you could potentially find yourself in trouble? In your spare time, you might consider reviewing […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Grand Theft Auto and Joyriding
Posted March 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Your best friend just bought one sweet ride. You have been itching to go for a ride but your friend is waiting for nicer weather before taking it out on the open road. One day, she asks you to house-sit for her while she goes on vacation and you agree. While she’s out of town, you […]
Read MoreWhy You Need to Watch What You Share on Social Media
Posted March 28th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you’re a parent, you’ve most likely warned your children about the dangers of social media. After all, sharing too much could help the “bad guys” find you. However, the same goes for adults. Too often, you may think you are sharing your deepest thoughts with a select number of your inner circle. Unfortunately, it’s […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I Was Given the Wrong Medication. Can I Sue?
Posted March 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Question: I recently had surgery to fix a torn ligament in my knee. After surgery, I was given medication to help with the pain. But soon after taking the drug, I developed a rash and was feverish. I called the doctor who said it was just a side effect of the drug. However, later that day I […]
Read MoreGetting an Annulment in New Jersey: Is it Possible?
Posted March 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
It was a mistake. Both you and your spouse knew it after a couple of days married. You tried to work it out but it just wasn’t happening. It was just too soon to get married. But getting a divorce takes time, and you’ve only been married for a month. Can’t you just get an annulment […]
Read MoreComparative Negligence: Can it Stop Your Accident Claim?
Posted March 23rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You might already have an idea concerning the meaning of comparative negligence. First of all, there’s the assumption that your actions actually contributed (comparatively speaking) to the accident that caused your injuries. In some states, under the concept of contributory negligence, this might mean your claim for money damages would be ineligible. New Jersey does […]
Read MoreI was Charged With a Disorderly Persons Offense. What Does That Mean?
Posted March 22nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You were caught with a small amount of drugs in your possession. You were arrested by the police and taken to jail. At your arraignment, you learn that you are being charged with a disorderly persons offense. You’ve never heard that term before. What does it mean? Is it really serious? Should you be worried? […]
Read MoreDo You Really Need an Attorney for Your Personal Injury Claim?
Posted March 21st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Let’s say you were injured in a car accident. Or, hurt at work. Maybe you slipped and fell in the mall. You’ve been contacted by the negligent party’s insurance company. The adjuster is very nice and has arranged for payment of all your bills. There’s already talk of settling your case when you’re done with […]
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