Comparative 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 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 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 MoreCan I Amend a Personal Injury Claim After It’s Been Filed?
Posted March 1st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You get into a horrific accident, causing massive bone fractures. The medical bills are astronomical. The insurance company refuses to pay your personal injury claim so you decide to sue the party responsible for the accident. After filing the complaint, you find new evidence that proves the defendant was liable. Can you amend the complaint? […]
Read MoreQuestions for Attorney Carbone: I’m a Crime Victim. Now What?
Posted February 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Question: While I was out at the club with a few friends of mine, I got into a fight with another girl. Before things could escalate, I backed away and tried to leave but this woman would not let it go. She attacked me. By the time the security guards were able to break up […]
Read MoreThe Fundamentals of the Discovery Rule and Malpractice Claims
Posted February 23rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It never occurred to you that you might have a medical malpractice claim. You have confidence in your doctors. They know you by name. As a female patient, you see both a general practitioner and a gynecologist. You are at the age where mammograms are ordered annually. You breathe a sigh of relief each and […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Think About Settling Your Injury Claim
Posted February 21st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Your attorney couldn’t make it clearer. You are a bit taken aback. After all, you were badly hurt. The accident was definitely not your fault. Why should you even consider settling your injury claim? First, let’s lead with a cautionary advice. It’s really not a good idea to settle directly with the insurance company. The […]
Read MoreThe Truth about Intentional Assault and Personal Injury Claims
Posted February 14th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You already filed assault charges in criminal court. However, that does nothing in the way of compensation. There’s no question that the sucker punch that broke your nose was an intentional assault. Can you still file a personal injury claim? Let’s face it. An assault of any type is generally intentional. Someone can throw you […]
Read MoreWarning Signs of Daycare Abuse: What You Should Know
Posted January 31st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You already have some natural guilt about dropping your child off at daycare. However, you need to work to keep a roof over your heads. You notice that your child is acting differently. Is it more than separation anxiety? Your gut tells you something is wrong. Could your child be the victim of daycare abuse? […]
Read MoreBreakthrough Information on the Dangers of E-Cigarettes
Posted January 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You may remember the news account from late last year. A woman was standing at a store counter at a New Jersey mall. Suddenly, a large bang was heard that seemed to originate from her designer handbag. Smoke permeated the air, and the frightened shopper suffered burns. The cause? Apparently, an e-cigarette battery had exploded. […]
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