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- 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 - Car Accidents in 2019: What to Look Out For
Jan 15, 2019
It’s the New Year, which means that everyone is getting back to work and back to their day-to-day business after a (hopefully) relaxing holiday season. With all the bustle of people resuming their routines—not to mention the winter driving conditions—the risk of getting into a car accident may well increase in the coming weeks and months. How can you resolve to drive more safely this year, and how would you react if you were involved...Read More - Minimize the Hazards of Winter Driving
Jan 11, 2019
Snow, blowing snow, sleet, and ice can make winter driving an adventure. Take the following precautions to more safely navigate the roadways. Avoid driving on bad weather days if possible, but if you must head out, clear your hood, bumpers, and all lights of snow. Visibility and making your intentions known are paramount. Also, clear your entire windshield, rear window, and side windows of snow and ice. Clean snow and ice accumulation off your roof,...Read More - Four Emerging Personal Law Areas You Should Be Aware of In 2019
Jan 8, 2019
Corradino & Papa, LLC Uber and Lyfts “Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have become incredibly popular in the past five years, especially in big metropolitan areas,” says Jack Vincent Corradino. Not every driver for these services is safe or particularly qualified, though, and customers have certainly been injured in accidents caused by their Uber or Lyft drivers. Ridesharing companies do have insurance coverage in place to protect customers in these situations, or to protect...Read More - Corradino & Papa, LLC Explains the Difference between Slip and Falls and Premise Liability Cases
Dec 19, 2018
“Slip and fall” and “premise liability” are often used interchangeably – but incorrectly. These two legal terms do not necessarily mean the same thing. To understand the difference, think of premise liability as more of an umbrella term that encompasses slip and falls as well as a range of other types of claims. What is premise liability? Premise liability refers to a person or business’s responsibility to maintain safe conditions on their property. When they...Read More - PR: $500,000 Settlement for Trip and Fall on Raised Sidewalk
Dec 17, 2018
Plaintiff tripped and fell on a raised sidewalk adjacent to a commercial property in downtown Newark, New Jersey and retained Corradino & Papa, LLC to represent her injuries. Following the accident, Plaintiff was transported to the emergency room via emergency medical service wherein she was treated and released with a closed comminuted three-part fracture of her proximal humerus. Plaintiff followed up with the on-call orthopedist and underwent an open reduction internal fixation of her humerus...Read More - Wrong-way Accidents: Infrequent But Lethal
Dec 14, 2018
According to the A 2012 report issued by the NTSB stated that over half of wrong-way incidents involved alcohol-impaired drivings with over 60 percent of them having a blood-alcohol reading of .15 or higher — nearly double the legal limit in most states. Fifteen percent of wrong-way collisions are initiated by drivers 70 or above. Confusion and impaired vision are aggravating factors in these accidents. Many wrong-way accidents begin with a driver mistakenly entering...Read More - Corradino & Papa Advises Caution in Winter Car Accidents
Dec 14, 2018
Corradino & Papa “There’s one thing everyone can do to significantly reduce the number of car accident reports in the winter,” says a spokesperson for the firm, “and that’s not driving too fast for conditions. It’s important to slow down, allow plenty of time to stop, and drive defensively when the roads are wet, snowy, or icy.” Even though accidents that occur during warmer weather can get more media coverage, especially when weather events such...Read More