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- 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 - 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