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- 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 - Assigning Fault in a Pedestrian Car Accident
Nov 15, 2018
There are generally three parties who may be at responsible for a pedestrian car accident: the driver of the automobile, the pedestrian, and municipality. Defining Fault in a Pedestrian Car Accident In most states, it’s incumbent upon drivers to be alert to their surroundings and pay attention to roadway hazards. Pedestrians qualify as hazards. If a pedestrian is struck in a crosswalk, it’s a slam dunk. The driver is responsible. Drivers may also be accountable...Read More - Things to Look Out For When Apple Picking
Nov 10, 2018
Early fall is a beautiful and exciting time as the weather cools off, the leaves change their colors, and the holiday festivities begin. Venturing out to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard to pick out the perfect jack-o-lantern or basket of sweet, crisp apples is a popular activity, with some locations adding in family-friendly entertainment such as bouncy houses, petting zoos, and pony rides. This time of year can be great fun for kids and...Read More