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- An Accident with an Uninsured Driver
Feb 6, 2019
In 2011, the Insurance Research Council found that 1 in 7 drivers in this country does not have auto insurance. If you are involved in an accident with the “1,” the ramifications can be substantial. 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...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, the Clifton-based personal injury law firm, has issued guidance on what it expects will be four of the biggest emerging personal law areas in the year 2019. These areas include ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, drones, traumatic brain injuries, and distracted driving. 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...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