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- Summer Watercraft Danger
Aug 1, 2019
When temperatures soar, many people hit the water—and not just to swim. Boating, jet-skiing, and water skiing, among other activities, are popular on the nation’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. Most outings are fun and create lasting memories, but accidents do happen, sometimes as a result of negligence. Many watercraft accidents result from factors similar to auto accidents: speeding, recklessness, operator inexperience, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A collision with another watercraft,...Read More - Autos Have Black Boxes, Too
Aug 1, 2019
When there’s a plane crash, chances are you’ll hear about the black box—the flight-event recorder that documents key information, enabling crash investigators to piece together what happened. Most cars on the roadways have the same thing—minus the video and audio—which are known as event data recorders (EDR). In 2014, Congress mandated that all new vehicles have them, although most manufacturers had already been installing them prior to that. EDRs were first utilized in the 1990s...Read More - CRPS Brings On Unbearable Pain
Aug 1, 2019
If you have severe pain to your arms or legs, you may have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS. This is a serious condition, usually caused by some form of damage to the nervous system. If you have this condition, you may feel pain or burning sensation, muscle weakness or sensitivity to touch. The affected area may also have a slight change in color or a loss of hair. CRPS is very difficult to diagnose. Doctors often...Read More - Trampoline Park Injuries Increasing by Leaps and Bounds
Jul 31, 2019
The popularity of trampoline parks has soared in recent years. In 2015, there were an estimated 40 parks nationwide; today, there are over 800. That surge has placed a spotlight on trampoline park injuries, which range from minor sprains and strains to fractures, dislocations, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported that trampoline park incidents resulted in nearly 7,000 ER visits in 2017—and have surely risen since.Three-quarters of injuries...Read More - E-Cigarettes: An Explosive Topic
Jul 15, 2019
Since their entry into the U.S. marketplace in 2008, electronic cigarettes (a.k.a. e-cigs) have grown in popularity. E-cigs are battery-powered devices that heat a combination of nicotine, propylene glycol, and glycerin to form a vapor that the user inhales—and come in a wide variety of flavors. People can get their nicotine fix by “vaping,” while avoiding the smoke and carcinogenic elements of conventional cigarettes. However, e-cigs pose their own set of health risks, possibly leading to...Read More - Even Sparklers Are Dangerous…
Jul 1, 2019
Did you know that sparklers burn at temperatures as high as 1200 to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit? That’s hotter than the temperature at which cakes bake (350 °F), wood burns (575 °F), and glass melts (900 °F). However, for many families, playing with sparklers and watching the neighborhood firework show is a 4th of July tradition. Even holding a sparkler can have life-altering consequences, including eye injuries and loss of limbs. Lighting firecrackers, roman candles or...Read More - Misconceptions About Drowning
Jun 26, 2019
Swimming season is upon us; unfortunately, that also means an increase in drownings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in young children and adolescents in this country. The World Health Organization defines drowning as “the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid.” Not all drownings are fatal; nonfatal drownings greatly outnumber fatal ones. With nonfatal drownings, on rare occasions, even a small...Read More - Legal Terms of the Month: Deposition and “Pro Se”
Jun 17, 2019
A deposition is the oral testimony of a party or witness in a civil or criminal proceeding that is taken before trial and it takes place most often at an attorney’s office. An attorney asks the questions and the deponent, the person being asked questions, responds to those questions. These questions and answers are recorded by a court reporter/and or videographer and become a testimony. Deposition testimony is generally taken under oath so the court...Read More - Corradino & Papa, LLC Sponsors Clifton Against Substance Abuse (CASA)
Jun 5, 2019
CASA is a Clifton based educational organization that works to raise awareness and provide education about alcoholism and drug abuse. They have many programs and this event was a benefit for “Project Graduation”, a chaperoned event for an all-inclusive night of celebration for all graduating seniors on graduation night. Every year they safely and successfully escort over 75 percent of the graduating class to attend this event. Corradino & Papa, LLC sponsored a golf event...Read More - What Is a “No-Fault State” and What Does This Mean for My Claim?
May 28, 2019
In the USA, different states set different laws regarding how drivers can claim compensation for injuries as a result of road accidents. Though the regulations differ from state to state, there are two broad law types – tort and no-fault. Understanding the difference between the two is essential because it will affect how and when you can make a claim depending on which state you reside in (or had your accident). First, let’s look at...Read More