Question for Jersey City Attorney Carbone: Can I Sue the Rental Property Owner for My Accident?
Posted October 9th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Question: I had rented a shore house for a long three-day weekend with a few college friends of mine. The owner had warned us beforehand not to go into the basement because the stairs were not in the best condition. But the stairs seemed fine to us and, not heeding his warning, we went into […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: When Is an Arrest Mandatory?
Posted October 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You really don’t understand the law. You called the police because your ex-girlfriend is harassing you on social media. She’s calling you all kinds of names and making your life miserable. Someone told you that cyber-harassment could be an act of domestic violence. As far as you are concerned, the police should lock her up […]
Read MoreCan I Miss Jury Duty Because of Work?
Posted October 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
When, not if, you receive your jury duty summons, you’ll probably be thinking of how much of a burden it will be or how you can avoid going. You probably should reconsider those thoughts. According to the United States District Court, any person summoned for jury duty who fails to respond or appear may be […]
Read MoreThe Dangers of Drugged Driving
Posted October 4th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
We all know that drunk driving is not only illegal but can be extremely dangerous. You not only put yourself at risk of getting injured, but you also endanger the lives of everyone on the road. But it turns out that drugged driving can be just as dangerous. The Rise of Drugged Driving You may […]
Read MoreWho is Protected by New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Laws?
Posted October 3rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Just about everyone has some concept of how domestic violence complaints work. In yesterday’s article, we broke down a number of offenses that may be considered acts of domestic violence. However, there’s something else you need to know. All things considered, who is protected by New Jersey’s domestic violence laws? In New Jersey, the law […]
Read MoreOctober is National Domestic Violence Month
Posted October 2nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
October is here again, and that means National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is upon us. It’s a time when we take a moment to examine how domestic violence not only affects our families and loved ones, but the community as a whole. According the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are […]
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Child Custody
Posted September 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Child custody is a hot-button issue, especially in New Jersey. Recently or soon-to-be divorced parents are going to have multiple questions about their child(ren)’s future with them. Here are a few questions you might have, along with an answer to help you through this process. Who gets custody of child(ren)? In New Jersey, courts are […]
Read MoreRailroad Worker Injuries and FELA: What You Should Know
Posted September 28th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
The work of a railroad worker can be extremely dangerous. You not only have to worry about the giant machinery you have to work with day in and day out but you also have to worry about the dangers of derailments. So what happens if you are injured while on the job as a railroad […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Jury Trials
Posted September 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you’re like most people, you’re worried about your day in court. Of course, you may not be entirely sure how you feel about a jury trial. You might even envision a bunch of strangers huddled in a room like a scene out of 12 Angry Men. Hollywood may be only one source of your […]
Read MoreHave You Heard about the Distracted Driving Hotline?
Posted September 26th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
You’re keeping up with traffic, but you can’t figure out why the car in front of you is traveling at a snail’s pace. Then, you notice the driver is looking down and suddenly swerves into the next lane. You decide your safest course of action is to zoom past. As you do so, you peek […]
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