Were You Pulled Over? Know Your Rights
Posted September 11th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Did you ever think about what would happen if you were arrested when being pulled over? It’s a scary thought to many, but you don’t need to make the situation worse than it should be. First and foremost, you should always stay calm. The United States Constitution specifies that everyone within U.S. borders is protected […]
Read MoreWhat is the 10-Year Step-Down Rule?
Posted September 8th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Like many of us, you made a mistake while in college. You got a little tipsy after homecoming one year and was stopped by the police while driving back to your dorm. You were arrested and later charged with a DUI. You faced the penalties and swore that you would never do something that stupid […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When Your Case is Called to Arbitration
Posted September 7th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You still have flashbacks about the accident that caused your injuries. Truth be told, you are so angry that you just can’t wait until your day in court. Meanwhile, your attorney sends you a letter with an arbitration date. What’s that mean exactly? To begin with, you should know that arbitration is considered a means […]
Read MoreCan I File a TRO for Someone Else in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted September 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Your sister has been in an abusive relationship for a few years now. There have been many nights where you sit on the phone, consoling her hysterical tears. She finally decides enough is enough and escapes the situation. But she’s afraid her ex will come after her. You tell her to get a restraining order […]
Read MoreRepetitive Occupational Stress as a Work Injury: What is It?
Posted September 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You do the same job day after day. It could be that you are required to lift and bend heavy boxes. Perhaps you sit at a computer or operate a cash register hour after hour. No doubt there are many other types of jobs that can cause repetitive occupational stress. As a result, you could […]
Read MoreIt’s Back to School Time! Watch Out for Pedestrian Accidents
Posted September 1st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Where did the summer go? It’s Labor Day weekend, which we celebrate as the last day of summer. It’s also a return to the classroom for our young scholars. And that means more and more children will be walking to school and the bus stop. And with more pedestrians on the street, that means more […]
Read MoreCharged with an Indictable Offense? What You Need to Know
Posted August 31st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time, there’s a good chance the legal lingo goes over your head. You may not even know if you’re charged with an indictable offense. Additionally, you might not grasp the gravity of the situation. More than likely, you’re just hoping that it isn’t your ticket to incarceration. […]
Read MoreWho is Responsible for My Child’s Accident at a Playground?
Posted August 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
It’s a beautiful sunny day. Your daughter wants to go to the park to play in the playground. Why not, right? She swings, she slides, she climbs. It’s a good day and your daughter is having a blast. That is until the accident occurs. While swinging from the monkey bars, one of the rusted bars […]
Read MoreWas Injured Worker Entitled to Benefits When He Was Off Duty?
Posted August 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In some professions, employees are expected to punch into the time stamp their attendance. Others may allow something as casual as a handwritten time sheet. Almost always, there is a clear indication when someone is on or off duty. So, how exactly is a determination made of when an injured worker is entitled to benefits? […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: Will I Go to Jail for Leaving the Scene of an Accident?
Posted August 28th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Question: While I was getting on the highway, the car in front of stopped short. I couldn’t stop in time and hit the car. We got over on the side of the road to access the damage. There was a small dent in his bumper and no damage on my car. The other driver said […]
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