When a devastating truck accident shatters your world, you need aggressive advocates who understand that your biggest accident could be your choice of attorney. At Corradino & Papa, LLC, we are your champions of justice, dedicated to fighting for maximum compensation while you focus on what matters most: getting better.
You just focus on getting better, we'll take care of the rest. Our experienced underride accident attorneys have spent more than 25 years representing victims of the most catastrophic collisions on New Jersey's roadways.
The Devastating Reality of Underride Truck Accidents
Underride accidents represent the most catastrophic type of collision you can face on New Jersey's highways. These devastating crashes occur when a smaller vehicle slides underneath a larger commercial truck or trailer, creating forces that are almost impossible to survive. When your vehicle travels underneath a commercial truck trailer, the trailer essentially acts like a massive steel blade, often completely removing the roof and upper portion of your car.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations require commercial vehicles to be equipped with side underride guards—safety devices designed to prevent smaller vehicles from sliding underneath trailers. However, these safety systems frequently fail due to inadequate design standards, poor maintenance, or substandard manufacturing quality. When trucking companies cut corners on safety equipment maintenance, innocent families pay the ultimate price.
Every Type of Underride Accident Demands Justice
Our experienced underride truck accident lawyers handle all types of these devastating collisions throughout New Jersey:
- Rear Underride Accidents: The most common type, occurring when your vehicle crashes into the back of a commercial truck on highways like I-80, I-287, and the New Jersey Turnpike
- Side Underride Collisions: When your vehicle impacts the side of a commercial truck at intersections or during wide turns
- Front Underride Crashes: Less common but equally devastating, occurring when commercial vehicles back over smaller vehicles
- Commercial Truck Underride Accidents: High-speed collisions on major New Jersey highways including the Garden State Parkway
- School Bus and Large Vehicle Incidents: Cases involving municipal vehicles and construction equipment lacking adequate protection
Racing Against Time to Preserve Your Case
The moments immediately following an underride accident are critical for preserving evidence and protecting your legal rights. Our team provides immediate response even in the middle of the night because evidence can disappear within hours of these devastating collisions.
Our emergency response includes dispatching investigators to document the scene before cleanup crews alter evidence, securing surveillance footage before it's deleted, and working with specialized accident reconstruction experts who understand underride collision physics. We interview witnesses while memories are fresh and ensure federal trucking records are preserved before companies can alter or destroy documentation.
Navigating Regulations to Hold Trucking Companies Accountable
Underride accident cases involve some of the most complex legal issues for personal injury attorneys. These cases often involve multiple areas of law including personal injury, product liability, federal transportation regulations, and wrongful death claims.
Federal trucking regulations establish specific safety requirements for commercial vehicles, but when trucking companies violate these requirements or safety equipment proves inadequate, victims may have claims against trucking companies, vehicle manufacturers, and maintenance providers. Commercial trucking policies involve higher liability limits but include multiple layers of coverage, each trying to minimize financial exposure.
Fighting for What Your Family Deserves
Underride accident victims deserve substantial compensation for devastating losses:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency treatment, trauma surgery, intensive care, reconstructive procedures, rehabilitation, and lifetime medical needs
- Lost Wages: Temporary income loss and diminished earning capacity from permanent disabilities
- Pain and Suffering: Physical agony, emotional trauma, and psychological impact from life-altering collisions
- Wrongful Death: Financial support for families, including lost income, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering
- Property Damage: Complete vehicle destruction and personal property replacement
Why Corradino & Papa, LLC Fights Harder for You
When you choose our firm, you're gaining champions who fight tirelessly for justice. Our track record demonstrates our commitment: we've recovered over $500 million for clients throughout our decades of practice.
Four of our attorneys hold certification from the New Jersey Supreme Court as Civil Trial Attorneys, a distinction earned by fewer than 3% of lawyers in the state. Our legal team brings more than 130 years of combined experience to every case, providing the expertise necessary to handle complex underride accident claims against well-funded corporate defendants.
Small firm service with big firm results defines our approach. Unlike massive law firms where clients become case numbers, our clients receive personal attention from experienced attorneys. Our no recovery, no fees policy ensures financial concerns never prevent access to quality representation. We maintain multilingual staff and are available 24/7, meeting you at our office, your home, or the hospital.
Serving New Jersey Communities
Corradino & Papa, LLC represents underride accident victims throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, and Union Counties. Our attorneys understand the high-traffic areas where these accidents frequently occur, including major highways carrying heavy commercial truck traffic during rush hours, construction activities, and adverse weather conditions.
What to Do Right Now to Protect Your Family's Future
If you've been involved in an underride accident, immediate actions can significantly impact your recovery and legal case. Your first priority must be seeking emergency medical attention, even if you feel uninjured, as massive forces can cause internal injuries that don't present symptoms immediately.
Contact law enforcement to ensure thorough investigation and avoid making statements to insurance representatives without legal representation. Insurance adjusters use tactics to minimize claim values, and traumatized statements can be used against you later.
Contact our underride accident attorneys immediately at 973-381-1706 to protect your rights from the beginning. The sooner you obtain experienced representation, the better we can preserve evidence and begin building your case for maximum compensation.
Contact Our Champions of Justice Today
Your biggest accident shouldn't be your choice of attorney. The dedicated underride accident attorneys at Corradino & Papa, LLC are ready to fight aggressively for maximum compensation you deserve. We offer free, no-obligation consultations and are available 24/7, meeting you wherever is most convenient.
Call us immediately at 973-381-1706 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free case evaluation and take the first step toward securing justice your family deserves.
