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- 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 - Wrong-way Accidents: Infrequent But Lethal
Dec 14, 2018
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), over 350 highway deaths each year are attributable to wrong-way driving incidents, with the vast majority of them due to head-on collisions at high speeds. One percent of conventional auto accidents involve fatalities; the figure skyrockets to 22 percent for wrong-way collisions. 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...Read More - Corradino & Papa Advises Caution in Winter Car Accidents
Dec 14, 2018
Corradino & Papa, LLC urges caution for all drivers this winter. According to the personal injury law firm, hundreds of Americans perish each year as a result of unsafe driving conditions including snow, sleet, and ice. “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...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 - What You Need to Do When Bitten by a Dog
Nov 15, 2018
More Common Than You Think Over 800,000 Americans require medical attention for a dog bite each year. Dog owners are liable for damages caused by their pets, with the following exceptions: a person trespasses or commits another criminal offense on the owner’s property (or attempts to), or teases, torments, or abuses their dog. After a Dog Bite Assuming you are an innocent victim, here is what you should do if bitten: Obtain the names, phone...Read More