Who pays in a slip and fall accident
Posted January 6th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Your neighbor has come for a visit, which is always nice. After the visit, your neighbor slips on a patch of ice on your walkway and falls, breaking her arm. Not so nice. Obviously, you are the responsible party since you forgot to clean up the ice. How are you going to pay for this? […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you slip and fall at work
Posted January 2nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls, Workers Compensation.
While at work, you slip and fall, breaking your hip. It’s obvious that you will be out of work for some time while you recover. But you do have some questions: Is this covered under workers’ compensation? Can you sue your employer or the owner of the property for unsafe working conditions? Who is to […]
Read MoreWhat happens if you slip and fall on government property
Posted December 30th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
We’ve talked a lot about what happens when you slip and fall on public and private property. But let’s say you are going into the post office to buy some stamps and you slip and fall on a puddle of water in the lobby. The post office is owned by the government but they are just as […]
Read MoreTuesdays with Tony: What Is Reasonable Care?
Posted December 17th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone, Slip and Falls.
Do you know what “reasonable care” is? Tony explains: What is “reasonable care?” The law says that the owner of commercial premises must use reasonable care to see to it that the condition of the abbuting sidewalk is reasonably safe and does not subject pedestrians to an unreasonable risk of harm. The concept of reasonable […]
Read MoreTuesdays with Tony: Education on slip and fall accidents
Posted December 17th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone, Slip and Falls.
With the snow and ice becoming a more frequent sight nowadays, Tony wants you fully informed when it comes to slip and fall accidents: The owner (occupant) of residential premises abutting a public sidewalk is not required to keep the sidewalk free from the natural accumulation of ice and snow. Liability is imposed if in […]
Read MoreYou can be responsible for a slip and fall accident
Posted December 16th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
How about that snow this weekend? Dangerous, isn’t it? Slip and fall accidents are more common now that winter is right around the corner. In past blogs, we have discussed who may be responsible for the accident. But before pursuing a slip and fall case, there is some information you should know. In New Jersey, […]
Read MoreTuesdays with Tony: Slip and fall accidents in apartments
Posted December 10th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone, Slip and Falls.
Tony is on a role with the educational lessons today! Let’s read what he has to say: A number of different theories exist for claiming negligence by a landlord to a tenant or his/her guest. The most common occurs when a tenant/guest sustains an injury over an area that the landlord retains control of. Most […]
Read MoreJersey City Tuesdays with Tony: A little education goes a long way
Posted December 10th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone, Slip and Falls.
Tony decided to give you some educational advice today: Did you know that the owner or occupier of property owes a different duty of care depending on the status of the visitor? True. The scope of a landowner’s duty to a third party is defined by the third party’s status as a “business invitee,” “social […]
Read MoreWhat happens if you slip and fall on public property
Posted November 25th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
See that big storm that’s heading our way? Stay safe this holiday! But accidents tend to happen, especially in that bad weather that’s coming. So let’s say it’s snowing and you need to get to the store to buy that turkey you need for Thursday. So even though it’s not the best conditions out there, […]
Read MoreWho is liable for your slip and fall accident case?
Posted October 28th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
When talking about slip and fall cases with our personal injury attorney, Newark-area clients are often curious about how who can be held responsible for their injuries. A slip and fall accident can result in serious injuries, and it’s vital your lawyer pursue all avenues of compensation on your behalf. Anthony Carbone has a proven […]
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