Why do I need an independent medical examination for a personal injury case?
Posted December 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
If you have suffered personal injury and are seeking to recover damages, the insurance company needs a way to quantify the extent of your injuries. They do this via a procedure called the independent medical examination, also known as the IME. Often, the IME is one of the most important components of a personal injury […]
Read MoreTen steps you need to take to prepare for a personal injury case
Posted December 12th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Creating a legal case can seem daunting for anyone, especially if it’s a personal injury case. Not only do you have to heal from your wounds, but you may be worried about whether you even have a case. You may be unsure of how to proceed or what you’ll need to win your case. You […]
Read MoreWho is responsible for your slip and fall at an apartment complex?
Posted November 28th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
The law states that when you slip and fall on someone else’s property, the property owner or entity is the one responsible for the fall. Since that person or entity failed to keep the area safe for visitors, according to the premises liability law, they are the reason you had fallen. But what about an […]
Read MoreSlip and fall accident season is upon us. Are you prepared?
Posted November 26th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
A huge nor’easter has hit much of northern New Jersey today, just in time for us to hit the roads for Thanksgiving. Although winter is still a month away, this storm is a reminder that slip and fall accident season is upon us. With winter weather comes a greater chance for slip and fall injuries. Bad […]
Read MoreWhat is arbitration?
Posted November 25th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics, Personal Injury.
If you are a party in a lawsuit involving personal injury, your first quest for justice will not be in the courtroom. In New Jersey, arbitration is attempted as a means to end a case. Arbitration is mandatory for personal injury cases, with the exception of professional malpractice and products liability actions. What does this […]
Read MoreCan an Illegal Immigrant Still Sue for Personal Injury in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted November 19th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
A recent report from the Pew Hispanic Center has found that illegal immigrants make up about 6 percent of New Jersey’s population. This makes New Jersey the fifth highest illegal immigrant population state in the U.S., behind New York, Florida, Texas and California. New Jersey is also third state in the U.S. with the largest […]
Read MoreThe Steps You Go Through for a Medical Malpractice Case
Posted November 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When you have to have surgery, you are at a vulnerable state. You have to put your trust in the medical professionals to cure your ailment as well as get you through the surgery safely without any complications. But what happens when that trust betrayed? What can happen next? Like any personal injury case, proving […]
Read MoreDid you take Xarelto? You better read this.
Posted November 5th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
When the doctor prescribes medicine to us, we expect that the drugs will help us stay healthy. But what happens when the prescription has the opposite effect? In October, drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson had recalled approximately 13,500 bottles of the drug Xarelto after it was discovered the blood thinner had been contaminated. The recall […]
Read MoreNumber of fatalities in elderly slip and fall cases on the rise
Posted November 3rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
The older we get, the more it seems our bodies fail us. We feel aches and pains that we never had before. Our bones become brittle. Eyesight and hearing is not as sharp as it once was. Even our brains slowly disintegrate. And unlike when we were younger and a fall would cause a bruise, […]
Read MoreGoing Out This Halloween Night? Stay Safe.
Posted October 31st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s the scariest time of the year, when all the ghosts, witches, and monsters come out to play. But it can also be a scary time for adults who may see their little trick-or-treaters get injured. The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone wants everyone to stay safe this Halloween. Here are some […]
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