Questions for Attorney Carbone: Can My Employer Fire Me For My Work Injury?
Posted December 26th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question: I was recently injured while at work. The injury was severe enough that I had to have surgery and missed a few days of work. When I returned to work a couple of weeks later, I was informed that my job was no longer available to me and I had been let go. Is […]
Read MoreHave a Safe Holiday, Part 4: Keep Fires in the Fireplace
Posted December 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
This is it! The big weekend is upon us. Not only is Christmas on Sunday, but Hanukkah begins at sundown tomorrow and Kwanzaa begins Monday. It’s a holiday weekend extravaganza! Do you know what all these holidays have in common? They all have fire hazards associated with them. Did you know that on average one out […]
Read MoreCan Crime Victims Receive Compensation for their Injuries?
Posted December 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It’s a thought many would prefer not to even consider. After all, the thought of being the victim of a crime is worrisome. But, it is a reality. Crime victims may suffer serious injuries or even die at the hands of an attacker. Are they entitled to compensation of any kind? Maria was the victim […]
Read MoreCan a Restraining Order Be Dismissed?
Posted December 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Ok, maybe you were a little rash when you filed a restraining order against your boyfriend. It was a heated argument and when he hit you, you wanted to retaliate. But you’ve worked things out and are ready to get back together. However, there’s still a restraining order against him. Is there any way that […]
Read MoreDo More People Actually Slip and Fall in Cold Weather?
Posted December 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
According to the National Safety Council, slips, trips and falls are the third leading cause of unintentional deaths nationally. It should not surprise you that a number of slip and fall accidents occur as a result of cold weather. The reason is somewhat apparent. Winter weather brings an array of risk factors. The obvious is precipitation. […]
Read MoreQuestions for Attorney Carbone: Our Son Stole From Us! Can We Have Him Arrested?
Posted December 19th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: My wife and I have been worried about our son for months now. It’s obvious that he’s on drugs. We’ve tried to help him any way we can and have even offered to take him to rehab, but nothing seems to get through. He has no job we’ve been wondering how he’s getting the […]
Read MoreHave a Safe Holiday, Part 3: To Grandmother’s House We Go on Snowy Roads
Posted December 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Probably one of the worst aspects of the holidays is what season it falls under. With the temperatures dropping, you can smell the snow in the air. And with winter weather comes bad driving conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related accidents each year occur when the […]
Read MoreIs Your Holiday Gift on the List of Dangerous Toys?
Posted December 15th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
The stores are alive with the sounds of shoppers. And, there are echoes of keyboards clicking to find the perfect holiday gift. Have you found what you wanted for the children in your life? Make sure your selection isn’t on the list of dangerous toys. We should add some extra cautionary words. Ensure that you […]
Read MoreWhat is the Guardianship Law?
Posted December 14th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
In a previous blog, we’ve discussed guardianship in relation to an elderly person. It is the legal relationship between a guardian and a person who is unable to take care of his/her own affairs. But what about a minor? Is it a different process? The first thing you need to know is you is guardianship […]
Read MoreWhy Your Lawyer Really Needs You to Tell the Truth
Posted December 13th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
First, a disclaimer. We are not here as the moral police. There are clear reasons why your lawyer needs you to tell the truth. It may mean keeping quiet instead of speaking to the police. It surely is the best option in dealing with your own legal representation. Although the truth won’t necessarily “set you […]
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