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Archive for May, 2011

Auto Accidents

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the average number of auto accidents in Hudson County that resulted in personal injury over the last ten years is 4,500. Further data indicates that last year alone, 136 of the accidents in our state resulted in death, and 147 resulted in serious, debilitating injuries such as traumatic brain injury and paralysis.

Many people driving on U.S. Route 1/9, U.S. Route 22, or the New Jersey Turnpike have witnessed these auto accidents, and perhaps even narrowly avoided them. But people involved in them are too often left at the mercy of insurance companies to determine the worth of their injuries. As a result, they frequently walk away with inadequate settlements to cover all of their new financial burdens.

When you are injured by the willful or accidental negligence of another driver, you have a right to seek full compensation for your damages. For over 20 years, Hudson County auto accident attorney Anthony Carbone has been assisting victims of these accidents receive the total amount they are due.

Insurance companies are only interested in protecting their profits. Anthony Carbone knows the tricks these companies use to cheat you out of your fair settlement. He is not afraid to stand up to insurance companies and fight to get you every penny you deserve.

If you have been injured in an auto accident in Hudson County, New Jersey, please contact experienced auto accident attorney Anthony Carbone to schedule a free case evaluation today.

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Divorce Information

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

No matter the circumstances, filing for divorce is an emotionally draining procedure. Some people choose to go it alone, attempting to work out all of the details without consulting an attorney. Divorce law is complex, and there are a number of things to consider that can easily be missed when you go this route. There is also a high possibility that your current emotional state will prompt you to make decisions that you will later regret.

Hudson County divorce attorney Anthony Carbone understands how trying this process can be. For over 20 years, he has helped people come to acceptable terms with their spouse, ensuring that the split is as amicable and fair as possible.

The dissolution of a marriage is a legally binding contract that will impact every area of your life. The initial paperwork is detailed and requires things such as financial statements. Incomplete or incorrect information can result in an unsatisfactory judgment or even legal action being brought against you.

The divorce itself will include issues such as:

Even in instances where the parties agree on a straight split of all assets, debt, and parenting responsibilities, having an attorney assist you with the necessary paperwork is essential to making sure every possible consideration is made, and nothing comes back to haunt you.

If you live in or around Hudson County, New Jersey and are preparing to file for divorce, please contact experienced divorce attorney Anthony Carbone today to schedule a free consultation.

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Nursing Home Residence Rights

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Every single one of us has basic rights that should keep us from harm and harassment. Sadly, our elderly loved ones needed a law passed to protect them from widespread nursing home abuse and neglect in 1986. Called the Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) of 1987, provisions attached to it include:

  • The right to privacy
  • The right to freedom from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect
    • The right from physical restraints
    • The right to be treated with dignity
    • The right to communicate freely
    • The right to exercise self-determination
    • The right to participate in resident and family groups
    • The right to accommodation of medical, physical, psychological, and social needs
    • The right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal
    • The right to participate in the review of one’s’ care plan, and to be fully informed in advance about any changes in care, treatment, or change of status in the facility

In addition to these provisions, the NHRA also provides access to an Ombudsman who is appointed to represent the rights of nursing home residents. These provisions are taken seriously by each state, and they should be clearly posted for residents and their families to see.

All residents should feel that their quality of life is taken care of. This means dignity, safety, and personal choices should be held in high regard in the nursing home. The nursing home administration, staff, and doctors should in turn foster this enhancement of quality of life.

There should also be mental and physical stimulation provided through activities promoting the wellbeing of each resident. To minimize physical and mental decline as a direct result of living in the nursing facility, a written care plan for each resident with their abilities in mind should be maintained with the participation of the resident, the family, or the legal representative.

In addition to these provisions, the NHRA requires unannounced surveys, which include interviews with nursing home residents, every 15 months. The focus of the surveys is on nursing home resident rights, services provided by the facility, and the quality of life. These surveys may also be conducted if a complaint has been lodged against the nursing home. Nursing homes that are certified by the state are the only ones eligible to receive federal Medicare and Medicaid funding, so losing certification is something none of them want.

When your elderly loved one enters a nursing home, they have rights. When these rights are violated, you should contact experienced nursing home abuse attorney Anthony Carbone.

To schedule a consultation regarding your nursing home abuse claim in the area of Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C. today.

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