Timothy J. Fonseca

Reputation for Outstanding Results

Corradino & Papa partner Timothy J. Fonseca concentrates his practice on personal injury matters of all kinds, including motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, construction defects, property defect injuries, dog bite accidents, and product defect matters.

His track record of securing significant recoveries for clients is exceptional, including these $1 million+ recoveries:

In 2024, Mr. Fonseca secured a $15 million recovery for a man whose workplace fall caused Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and necessitated over 100 operative procedures.

• ★★★★★

  Timothy Fonseca, Esq., and his legal assistant Maria from Corradino and Papa, LLC provided outstanding support to my mother after her car accident. Tim’s expertise, along with Maria’s responsiveness and attention to detail, helped us through a challenging time. They handled every step with professionalism, keeping us informed and advocating for my mother’s needs. Their compassion and dedication brought us peace of mind and led to the best possible outcome. I’m deeply grateful for their commitment to my mother’s well-being and highly recommend Tim as an attorney for anyone in need of skilled and caring representation for personal injury cases.

  Jenn G.
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Current and Notable Legal Engagements

Tim Fonseca is actively involved in several high-profile legal cases that demonstrate his commitment to advocating for safety and justice in the community. His ongoing efforts to address systemic issues within public safety infrastructures reflect his dedication to securing a safer environment for all New Jersey residents.

• Woodland Park School Bus Accident: Tim Fonseca is currently representing the family of a young girl who suffered severe injuries in Woodland Park, NJ, when she was struck by a vehicle after being left at an unauthorized bus stop by her school bus. This case highlights the crucial importance of adhering to safety protocols and the devastating consequences of negligence by school transportation providers.
• Drunk Driving School Bus Incident: In another significant case, Mr. Fonseca is representing individuals affected by a school bus accident caused by a driver's impairment due to alcohol in West Caldwell, NJ. This incident underscores the critical need for stringent monitoring and accountability in the hiring and supervision of school bus drivers to prevent such dangerous situations.

For more details on these cases and their implications for public safety, read the full article on NorthJersey.com.

Extensive Litigation and Trial Experience

Mr. Fonseca has extensive litigation and trial experience at the trial as well as appellate levels. Prior to joining Corradino &  Papa, Mr. Fonseca’s experience primarily focused on representing civil defendants through their insurance companies. His insurance experience has given him an insider’s perspective to the insurance industry, which often serves as an advantage when litigating and entering settlement negotiations on behalf of the plaintiffs he now represents.

The long list of the recoveries Mr. Fonseca has secured on behalf of his clients is located at the bottom of this page.

Honors and Recognitions

Mr. Fonseca is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. He also has been recognized by Super Lawyer annually for most of the past 15 years.

Bar Admissions

• State of New Jersey
• State of New York

Court Clerkship

• Hon. Nestor F. Guzman, J.S.C., Passaic County Superior Court Criminal Division

Education

• Albany Law School, 2006
• Rutgers College, 2003

Northern New Jersey Native

Mr. Fonseca is a native of Northern New Jersey, having grown up in Passaic County. He now lives in Montville with his wife, Lindsay, and their two sons. He can often be seen running along the roads training for his next marathon or road race.

Mr. Fonseca Has Many Recent Recoveries, Including:

• $15,000,000.00 recovery for an injured worker diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) due to a staircase collapse.
• $500,000 Jury Verdict.
• $6,750,000.00 recovery for a man injured in a construction explosion.
• $2,350,000.00 recovery for a woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) when she was hit by a drunk driver who was overserved alcohol while visibly intoxicated at several establishments.
• $1,250,000.00 recovery for worker injured when he slipped on ice.
• $1,225,000.00 recovery for a client who tripped on a sidewalk.
• $1,750,000.00 recovery for a woman who was struck by a store manager pushing a utility cart while grocery shopping
• $925,000.00 recovery in a federal case against a big-box retail store resulting from a slip and fall on a wet floor.
• $921,500.00 recovery for a driver struck by an ambulance.
• $895,000.00 global recovery reached on behalf of three victims injured by a tractor-tanker.
• $845,000.00 recovery for a plaintiff who was stopped in traffic on a major highway when a chain collision behind her resulted in a five-car pileup.
• $700,000.00 recovery for a plaintiff who was struck by a garbage truck.
• $650,000.00 recovery for a driver struck by a tractor trailer.
• $620,000.00 recovery for a plaintiff who was struck by a van.
• $600,000.00 recovery on behalf of a pregnant woman who was injured when she slipped and fell in a major area grocery store.
• $550,000.00 recovery against a luxury spa and property owner for a plaintiff who broke their foot on a dangerous condition.
• $550,000.00 recovery for a plaintiff struck by a tractor-trailer on a highway.
• $550,000.00 recovered on behalf of a Plaintiff who was T-boned by a commercial van that ran a red light causing neck injuries.
• $500,000.00 recovery against a major interstate trucking company on behalf of a plaintiff who was side swiped by a tandem tractor-trailer.
• $500,000.00 on behalf of plaintiff who underwent emergency surgery to repair a leg that was broken when he slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk.
• $450,000.00 on behalf of a plaintiff who was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Cross-Bronx Expressway.
• $437,500.00 recovered for a college student struck by a drunk driver who caused a brain injury.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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