Who’s to Blame If You Were Injured in a Train Derailment
Posted April 4th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Train accidents seem to be happening more frequently lately. This weekend alone saw three different train accidents, including one that left two dead after the train struck a maintenance vehicle just outside of Philadelphia on Sunday. The recent derailments have brought up safety concerns. Although Amtrak has made efforts to make the railroads much safer, […]
Read MoreWhat is Third Party Liability in a Workers Compensation Lawsuit?
Posted April 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation.
Not all workplace injuries are a result of something you or your co-workers did. Many times, there is a third party responsible for your injuries. When you are injured while on the job by a third party, what happens next? For instance, let’s say you are flower delivery person. While driving the company van to […]
Read MoreShould Texting While Walking Be Illegal?
Posted March 30th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
We all know that texting while driving is illegal here in New Jersey. But texting while walking? That could be in the near future. According to a recent report from the New York Daily News, New Jersey assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt just introduced a bill that would make walking while your eyes are glued to your smartphone illegal. The […]
Read MoreFire Safety Fundamentals: More than Stop, Drop and Roll
Posted March 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Ask any first grader about fire safety and they’ll likely repeat one key phrase. Stop, drop and roll. After all, it’s what the firefighter told the class during his visit with them. In years to come, it may be the only thing the child remembers about fire safety. Sadly, stop, drop and roll can get […]
Read MoreHow to Prove a Product Liability Claim
Posted March 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When we buy a product, we expect that product to have gone through several safety checks before arriving at the store. Yet when you start using the product, it not only malfunctions on you, but it causes an injury. What should your next steps be? Defective product liability cases can be complex. You have to prove […]
Read MoreCould E-Cigarettes See More Restrictions in the Future?
Posted March 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
E-cigarettes have been in the news recently after exploding devices have lead to a series of lawsuits throughout the United States. But now these devices could be facing another issue — more legal restrictions on where you can use them. The Welsh government has just introduced a new Public Health Bill which bans electronic cigarettes […]
Read MoreWhen a Pedestrian Accident Becomes a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Posted March 9th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Losing a loved one in an auto accident is difficult and painful situation. But learning that your loved one was just walking down the street at the time of the accident can make the situation even worse. Take this weekend’s accident in Union City. Three teens were walking on the sidewalk when a driver, deciding to avoid […]
Read MoreBreed-Specific Dog Laws in New Jersey
Posted March 8th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Almost all of us have a preconceived notion of what dogs are considered are the most dangerous. Did you know? There are breed-specific dog laws in certain parts of New Jersey. In addition, homeowner’s insurance may rate your policy depending on the type of dog you own. Does this mean you are more at risk […]
Read MoreSlip and Fall Series: Who’s at Fault for My Accident at an Apartment Complex?
Posted February 26th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere at anytime. You don’t need bad weather conditions to have an accident. It can happen in your home, at the grocery store, even walking down the sidewalk. In this series, we’ve discussed what happens when you fall on someone’s property and on government property. But what about an […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Seatbelts and Personal Injury
Posted February 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
More than likely, most New Jersey drivers know that seatbelts are mandatory for every private passenger vehicle. Seatbelt laws do not just pertain to the driver and front seat passenger. They are also a requirement for those seated in the back seat of a car. Nevertheless, some take a chance and go without the restraints. […]
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