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- Five Mistakes People Make When Filing a Car Accident Claim
Feb 22, 2019
Every day, on roads across America, thousands of drivers will end up in accidental collisions. Some are minor, some are serious, and unfortunately, a significant number are even fatal. The costs incurred through property damage and medical bills can be very burdensome for drivers involved in an accident. That is why successful insurance claims and, where applicable, legal claims are so crucial for recouping your losses. Many factors can influence the success of your car...Read More - Corradino and Papa, LLC Support the Community Through Charitable Donations
Feb 20, 2019
Corradino and Papa, LLC Saint Peter’s Haven Saint Peter’s Haven Certified Angels Certified Angels Clifton National Little League Sports are one of the most important ways to engage kids and teach them essential life skills such as working together as a team toward a common goal. Van Houten Ave Street Fair This year’s 17th Annual Clifton Public Schools The kids in our community need a quality education, and supporters such as Corradino and...Read More - Corradino & Papa, LLC Advises Caution Around Construction Sites During Winter
Feb 15, 2019
Corradino & Papa, LLC a personal injury law firm based in Clifton, New Jersey, is advising construction companies on how to keep their work sites safe in the winter months. While construction is less frequent during the cold months than it is in the spring or summer. Corradino & Papa says that development is still prevalent in many parts of New Jersey. “There are still teams out there building houses, or working on commercial or...Read More - Drowsy Driving Sometimes Flies Under the Radar
Feb 13, 2019
There is no shortage of causes for auto accidents, but one culprit that sometimes doesn’t receive the spotlight it should is drowsy driving. According to a The NSF states that driving after having been awake for 18 straight hours produces effects equivalent to someone with a .05 blood alcohol concentration. After 24 hours, it equates to a .10 BAC (legal intoxication is .08 in most instances). The results are slower reaction time, lack of...Read More - Four Ways You Can Get Injured During Winter (and How You Can Get a Settlement You Deserve!)
Feb 8, 2019
(and How You Can Get a Settlement You Deserve!) During winter, New Jersey can be severely cold, windy, wet and snowy, meaning accidents and injuries are bound to happen. If you think that somebody else is to blame for your injury, you deserve compensation. Here are four common ways people sustain injuries during the colder months in New Jersey. Ice Skating Injuries While figure skating can be a graceful, beautiful and challenging practice, it can...Read More - An Accident with an Uninsured Driver
Feb 6, 2019
In 2011, the A person who lives in a “no-fault” state will have their medical bills, lost wages (with state-to-state variations), and funeral expenses paid by their own insurance company, up to the coverage limits, regardless of who was at fault in an accident. A driver will need separate In a “fault” (or “tort”) state, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying for damages and injuries to the other driver. If the at-fault...Read More - Ask an Attorney: Five Questions You Should Ask About Truck Accidents
Feb 5, 2019
Corradino & Papa, LLC, the personal injury law firm based in Clifton, has issued guidance on some of the questions that drivers should ask if they are involved in a trucking accident. According to Robert C. Papa Jr., a partner for Corradino & Papa, truck accidents account for many of the inquiries the firm receives. “The fact is those truck accidents are different from standard car accidents, due to the amount of weight that semi-trucks...Read More - Five Things You Should Know About Winter Work Accidents
Jan 25, 2019
Here in New Jersey, we’re no stranger to extreme weather conditions. During December, January and February, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to remain below freezing all day and night. Even in the southernmost regions of the state, snowfall can frequently occur between November and April. Naturally, when winter arrives, temperatures plummet, winds soar, and rainfall and snowfall increase, making roads, pathways and outdoor work environments more dangerous. Unfortunately, with these dangers comes a heightened risk...Read More - Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Case
Jan 23, 2019
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social media platforms have a few things in common: They’re fun, easy to use, and can wipe out your personal injury case with one ill-advised post. Insurance adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys will try to tear down your case from the get-go. And social media is a treasure trove of comments, photos, and videos that can be twisted and taken out of context to damage your credibility and attack...Read More - Five Tips on How to Avoid Truck Accidents in 2019
Jan 18, 2019
We’d all like to believe that everyone else on the highway is going to drive safely and respectfully. Unfortunately, this assumption is little more than a pipe dream in most cases—hence the importance of defensive driving. As a driver, whether in the city, on a county backroad, or on a busy highway, you always need to give yourself an escape route. If another driver doesn’t see you or stops suddenly, you need to have a...Read More