Question for Attorney Carbone: Can I Reapply for Workers’ Compensation?
Posted March 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question: I work with chemicals as part of my job. The years of handling toxic substances have affected me greatly and now I have pneumonitis. The medical bills are insane and a friend had urged me to file for workers’ compensation. However, my claim was denied. What can I do next? Should I reapply? Answer: […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Are Charged With a DUI as Your First Offense
Posted March 3rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You had a few drinks at the party. No big deal, you were just a little tipsy when you decided to go home. However, you misjudged a turn and hit the curb. A police car saw the incident and pulled you over. The next thing you know you’re being arrested for DUI. This is your […]
Read MoreDo You Need to Fight a Jersey City Ordinance Violation?
Posted March 2nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
The law can be confusing on so many levels. You can face all different federal and state charges. However, did you know that some legal problems actually involve local law? Let’s take a look at some Jersey City ordinance violations that might surprise you. What do we mean by ordinance? Essentially, ordinances are a set […]
Read MoreCan I Amend a Personal Injury Claim After It’s Been Filed?
Posted March 1st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You get into a horrific accident, causing massive bone fractures. The medical bills are astronomical. The insurance company refuses to pay your personal injury claim so you decide to sue the party responsible for the accident. After filing the complaint, you find new evidence that proves the defendant was liable. Can you amend the complaint? […]
Read MoreWho Does Parental Alienation Really Hurt?
Posted February 28th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Would it surprise you to learn that parental alienation is actually considered a form of child abuse? When one parent portrays the other as the “bad guy,” nothing good can come of it. In the end, it’s almost always the children who get hurt. It can happen to anyone. You may have imagined an easy […]
Read MoreQuestions for Attorney Carbone: I’m a Crime Victim. Now What?
Posted February 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Question: While I was out at the club with a few friends of mine, I got into a fight with another girl. Before things could escalate, I backed away and tried to leave but this woman would not let it go. She attacked me. By the time the security guards were able to break up […]
Read MoreDon’t be Fooled, You Can Still Slip and Fall in Warm Weather
Posted February 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Mother Nature, you tease. Our area has been having a heat wave of sorts. Temperatures have been holding steady in the 60s and everyone is feeling spring fever. Although we’re supposed to drop back to winter temperatures in the next couple of weeks, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Spring is almost […]
Read MoreThe Fundamentals of the Discovery Rule and Malpractice Claims
Posted February 23rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It never occurred to you that you might have a medical malpractice claim. You have confidence in your doctors. They know you by name. As a female patient, you see both a general practitioner and a gynecologist. You are at the age where mammograms are ordered annually. You breathe a sigh of relief each and […]
Read MoreWhen You Are Facing Domestic Violence Charges
Posted February 22nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You admit it, your girlfriend gets you so angry sometimes. And there have been times when your fights turned physical. But you never thought it was domestic abuse — until the police show up at your door after a particularly bad argument. You’re arrested on domestic violence charges and are taken to jail. The next day, […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Think About Settling Your Injury Claim
Posted February 21st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Your attorney couldn’t make it clearer. You are a bit taken aback. After all, you were badly hurt. The accident was definitely not your fault. Why should you even consider settling your injury claim? First, let’s lead with a cautionary advice. It’s really not a good idea to settle directly with the insurance company. The […]
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