Question for Jersey City Attorney Carbone: A Slip and Fall Aggravated an Old Injury. Can I Sue?
Posted January 9th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Question: I shattered the bones in my leg after getting into a car accident about 10 years ago. It took months for me to recover but I’m now able to walk with a slight limp and no pain. However, I was walking into the store over the weekend and slipped on a water puddle and […]
Read MoreDo More People Actually Slip and Fall in Cold Weather?
Posted December 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
According to the National Safety Council, slips, trips and falls are the third leading cause of unintentional deaths nationally. It should not surprise you that a number of slip and fall accidents occur as a result of cold weather. The reason is somewhat apparent. Winter weather brings an array of risk factors. The obvious is precipitation. […]
Read MoreHave a Safe Holiday, Part 3: To Grandmother’s House We Go on Snowy Roads
Posted December 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Probably one of the worst aspects of the holidays is what season it falls under. With the temperatures dropping, you can smell the snow in the air. And with winter weather comes bad driving conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related accidents each year occur when the […]
Read MoreHow Weather Can Play a Part in Your Slip and Fall Case
Posted November 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
It’s definitely colder out and snow is in the forecast. We can’t ignore it – winter is coming. And with winter comes the increased risk of slip and fall accidents on commercial properties. Let’s say you are in the parking lot of a grocery store after a big snowstorm. The parking lot has yet to […]
Read MoreSummertime Safety Tips, Part 10: Water is Your Friend on a Hot Day
Posted August 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. You may have heard this phrase before. Between July 3 and August 11, Sirius, the dog star, rises at the same time as the sun. This period is usually marked by a lethargy because of the temperature. It’s true, the dog days are known as the sultriest part of the […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Drive During a State of Emergency
Posted January 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
The blizzard has come and gone and left us all with various amounts of snow to deal with. With many states in the Northeast, including New Jersey, calling for a state of emergency, many people felt that it still was ok to drive on the roads. According to the New Jersey State Police, there were more than […]
Read MoreDriving around Big Rigs in Bad Weather
Posted January 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
If weather forecasters are getting it right this time, massive amounts of snow and heavy winds are due in our area. It is enough to worry about keeping your own car under control. Driving around big rigs in bad weather may require some additional skills. Take heed. A truck accident can not only be […]
Read MoreWill Insurance Pay for My Weather-Related Car Accident?
Posted January 18th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Finally snow comes to New Jersey! With a small coating of snow falling through the state yesterday and another storm heading our way for the weekend, it’s finally starting to feel like winter is here. At the same time, even though the most we barely got an inch here in North Jersey, it still caused […]
Read MoreTis the Season for Slippery Roads
Posted December 14th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
It’s hard to believe it with the temperatures in the 60s and 70s throughout New Jersey yesterday, but wintertime is right around the corner. Time for snowflakes, hot chocolate, building snowmen, and icy roads. Although you don’t want to think about, now is the perfect time to prepare for any winter weather-related accidents. After all, it’s […]
Read MoreWeekend Safety Tips, Part 4: Be Careful When Driving in the Rain
Posted June 19th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
It seems like the rain is never going to end, doesn’t it? According to New Jersey’s forecast, the weekend will start off swell but slowly become rainy and miserable on Father’s Day. If you’re heading out to see your dad this weekend, be careful driving in the rain. It may not be as treacherous as […]
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