Question 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 […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: DCPP Took My Child Away! But Why?
Posted March 20th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Question: I have a history of substance abuse but I’ve been clean for the past year. However, my ex-boyfriend, who shares custody of our four-year-old daughter, still thinks I’m on drugs. I had a few friends over who were drinking and carrying on when my ex showed up with our daughter. He had an emergency […]
Read MoreRailroad Crossing Accidents: What You Need to Know
Posted March 17th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
There have been a few horrific train accidents in the news in the past couple of weeks. In Biloxi, Mississippi, a train had collided with a tour bus, killing four and injuring 40 others. This week in Charlotte, North Carolina, a light rail train had hit a truck, killing the driver. What do these two accidents […]
Read MoreSee Why Money Can Be Held from a Compensation Award
Posted March 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It might seem premature to think about it. After all, you just got hurt at work. You know you’re entitled to some things. You’re not really sure about the concept of a compensation award. However, if you’re eligible for one, you don’t want money held from it. Most people with job injuries think along these […]
Read MoreHow Can You Prove Your Slip and Fall Was Caused By Hazardous Conditions?
Posted March 15th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
It’s a problem in any type of personal injury, not just a slip and fall claim. How can you prove in a court of law that hazardous conditions resulted in your fall and not your own clumsiness? It can be quite difficult, which is why you need an experienced attorney by your side. Before we […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Weather-Related Car Accidents
Posted March 14th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Winter Storm Stella is hammering New Jersey with a lethal combination of blustery winds, snow, sleet and rain. Schools are closed, and the Governor has declared a state of emergency. Nonetheless, some will venture out onto the roadways. They risk the chance of weather-related car accidents. First off, what does a “state of emergency” really […]
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