What happens after a slip and fall accident in a big box store
Posted February 18th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
We love big box stores. Whether it’s a Walmart or a Lowes or even Costco, anything we need we can usually find at these stores. Including a possible personal injury lawsuit. Let’s say you are going Walmart to do a little shopping. While walking through the freezer section, you slip on a puddle caused by […]
Read MoreLearn more about discovery in a personal injury lawsuit
Posted February 12th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Different types of legal matters have unique requirements. For example, requests for discovery in a personal injury lawsuit are generally more vast than those made in a municipal court matter. Let us look at discovery demands in a personal injury case. The definition for discovery is contained in the root of the word. Parties to […]
Read MoreHow preexisting injuries affect a new personal injury claim
Posted February 5th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It may take years to heal from some injuries. However, in a flash, the old pain can return with the occurrence of a new accident. Similarly, a new accident can add to existing discomfort. How are preexisting injuries handled in personal injury cases? How relevant are they? In short, they may be an important part […]
Read MoreWho is Responsible for my Burn Injury After a Fire?
Posted January 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Earlier this week, a horrific fire had destroyed an apartment complex in Edgewater, leaving more than 1,000 people homeless. Maintenance workers performing some plumbing work with a blowtorch had started the fire. Instead of calling 911 right away, police say the workers called the supervisor who then called 911, 15 minutes after the fire was […]
Read MoreWhat Should You Do After a Train Accident?
Posted January 21st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It never ends well. A car trying to outrun a train will lose the race time and time again. Recently, a 3-year-old was killed and a grandfather was ejected from his car after it was hit by a NJ Transit train. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle had tried to cross the tracks, […]
Read MoreChemical Restraints in Nursing Homes
Posted January 15th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
It is a hard enough task to confine a loved one to a nursing home. Decline often seems inevitable. However, it is important to be proactive when it comes to the prospect of using chemical restraints in nursing homes. This can be a form of nursing home abuse. Know the signs. Ask questions. Be an […]
Read MoreThe meaning of charitable immunity in a personal injury claim
Posted January 13th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Have you heard the term “charitable immunity” and wondered if it might apply to your personal injury claim? Charitable immunity is a legal term that may have relevance in cases involving nonprofit corporations, societies or associations organized exclusively for religious, charitable or educational purposes. Among other issues, this law considers whether the injured party was […]
Read MoreBad weather can play a big part in your Jersey City, NJ personal injury claim
Posted January 8th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
As frigid temperatures seem an invariable part of the coming months, it is important to understand bad weather claims. Investigation is a key factor in certain personal injury claims. It is also obvious that it is crucial to retain the services of a competent personal injury attorney. The term “weather immunity” is the short name […]
Read MoreWho is At Fault After a Mass Transit Accident?
Posted January 2nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
We’ve all used mass transit at one time or another. Whether it’s to get to work in the morning or taking a quick trip to the city, public transportation – such as buses, taxis, or commuter trains – can get us where we want to go without worrying about driving. We are also putting our safety […]
Read MoreLearn New Jersey Laws About Dog Bites
Posted December 18th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Like most states, New Jersey has specific laws regarding dog bites. The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Animal Welfare has assembled these laws and regulations in one place. They are the agency in charge of ensuring dogs are properly licensed and inoculated against rabies. All reports of dog bites are submitted to this […]
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