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- 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 - 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 - 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 - Medical Malpractice and Early Hospital Discharge
Dec 12, 2018
Sometimes a patient is discharged too early from the hospital, before they are medically stable enough to safely go home, and winds up having to return shortly thereafter. If they were harmed as a result of an early discharge, they may have a viable medical malpractice claim. The defendant (individual or facility) may be guilty of failing to properly diagnose and treat; failing to conduct proper testing before discharge; failing to schedule a necessary follow-up...Read More - Rebuilding Your Credit
Dec 10, 2018
Following Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your next challenge is rebuilding your credit. Look over your credit reports from the major credit-reporting bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to one free report every 12 months from each. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be on your credit report for 10 years. A good chunk of your credit-report negatives should have been removed or changed to reflect your new financial status. If you dispute anything, promptly contact...Read More - Prolonged Recovery From Your Car Accident
Dec 3, 2018
If you’ve been in a car accident, you likely experienced back and neck pain. Even insurance companies will agree, having your body thrashed around in a violent crash causes pain, stiffness, and often requires some medical treatment. However, if you’re experiencing a prolonged recovery, insurance companies are quick to deny your treatment. Generally, they will first argue that your prolonged treatment wasn’t necessary and that you are malingering (a fancy way to say that you’re...Read More - Auto Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Nov 21, 2018
About Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are responsible for the deaths of approximately 50,000 Americans each year and the hospitalizations of roughly 230,000 more. Many more victims go undiagnosed. Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of TBI. Most TBIs are closed head injuries, which means that trauma sets the brain in motion inside the skull. The brain gets slammed against the interior surface of the skull, resulting in contusions and swelling...Read More