What is a Defamation Lawsuit?
Posted January 18th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Have you seen the news today? This morning it was revealed that a former contestant of “The Apprentice” is suing President-Elect Donald Trump for defamation. Summer Zervos, who alleges that Trump had sexually assaulted her in 2007, is saying that the next president had lied to the nation about his behavior. According to Ms. Zevos, […]
Read MoreShould You Really be Concerned about Drowsy Driving?
Posted January 17th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Some call it driver fatigue. And, there’s no doubt that no one wants to admit to drowsy driving. The fact is that it is a more common occurrence than anyone can imagine. According to a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 60 percent of drivers confirmed that they drove while feeling sleepy. That’s just […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: Can I Still be Arrested for Shoplifting?
Posted January 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: A friend of mine dared me to go to Walmart and shoplift an item. I was able to steal a $50 item and left the store. Now I’m afraid they’re going to come after me. Could the store charge me with shoplifting even though I wasn’t caught? And if I go back to the […]
Read MoreCan I Get Compensation for a Gunshot Wound?
Posted January 13th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You hear it on the news all the time in Jersey City. Another victim of gun violence on our city streets. According to a recent article in the Jersey Journal, although there were fewer homicides in 2016, nonfatal shootings rose from 69 incidents in 2015 to 80 incidents in 2016. These numbers don’t include any […]
Read MoreIs Your Car Prepared for an Accident or Breakdown?
Posted January 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
The idea that your car could be prepared for an accident before it happens may seem incredible. However, there are things you can do to get your vehicle ready in case of either a crash or breakdown. We’ll offer you some basic suggestions. Unfortunately, a number of auto accidents are actually attributable to problems with […]
Read MoreWhat Can Happen to an Undocumented Immigrant if Convicted of Domestic Violence
Posted January 11th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a universal crime. Not only does it occur here in the United States, but it also affects people around the world. It doesn’t matter what class, age, or your background, you can be a victim of domestic abuse. This especially true when it comes to undocumented immigrants. Immigrant domestic violence occurs […]
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions: What You Need to Know
Posted January 10th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You may have suffered a severe blow to the head when you fell down. Or, you hit your head in a car accident. Whether the result was a traumatic brain injury or a concussion, the situation can be difficult. And, unfortunately, more common that many people realize. The fact that you are diagnosed with a head […]
Read MoreQuestion for Jersey City Attorney Carbone: A Slip and Fall Aggravated an Old Injury. Can I Sue?
Posted January 9th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Question: I shattered the bones in my leg after getting into a car accident about 10 years ago. It took months for me to recover but I’m now able to walk with a slight limp and no pain. However, I was walking into the store over the weekend and slipped on a water puddle and […]
Read MoreNew Jersey is a No-Fault Insurance State. But, What Does That Mean?
Posted January 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
If you get into a car accident in New Jersey, you’re probably a little confused as to how the system works. After all, you would think that if someone was driving erratically and had hit your car, then they are at fault and their insurance should pay. After all, that’s how it’s done in other […]
Read MoreWhat Really Happened in that McDonald’s Burn Injury Case?
Posted January 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It happened more than a couple of decades ago, but it’s still fresh in the minds of many. Remember the lady who was severely burned after buying coffee from McDonald’s? She pursued a lawsuit against the fast food giant based on the extremely hot temperature of the coffee. Although the burn victim was awarded a […]
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