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- Corradino and Papa, LLC Support the Community Through Charitable Donations
Feb 20, 2019
Corradino and Papa, LLC announced several charitable contributions to several local organizations to give back to the community and do their part to help today’s youth. Some of the organizations Corradino and Papa support include: Saint Peter’s Haven Saint Peter’s Haven provides shelter and nutrition to those in the community who are experiencing tough times. Their Food Pantry stocks and distributes supplemental nourishment while their Transitional Family Shelter offers people the short-term housing options they...Read More - Corradino & Papa, LLC Advises Caution Around Construction Sites During Winter
Feb 15, 2019
Corradino & Papa, LLC a personal injury law firm based in Clifton, New Jersey, is advising construction companies on how to keep their work sites safe in the winter months. While construction is less frequent during the cold months than it is in the spring or summer. Corradino & Papa says that development is still prevalent in many parts of New Jersey. “There are still teams out there building houses, or working on commercial or...Read More - Drowsy Driving Sometimes Flies Under the Radar
Feb 13, 2019
There is no shortage of causes for auto accidents, but one culprit that sometimes doesn’t receive the spotlight it should is drowsy driving. According to a National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll, 60 percent of drivers admitted to having driven while drowsy; 37 percent said they had nodded off while driving. The actual numbers are likely higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that roughly 6,000 fatal vehicular accidents each year can be...Read More - Four Ways You Can Get Injured During Winter (and How You Can Get a Settlement You Deserve!)
Feb 8, 2019
(and How You Can Get a Settlement You Deserve!) During winter, New Jersey can be severely cold, windy, wet and snowy, meaning accidents and injuries are bound to happen. If you think that somebody else is to blame for your injury, you deserve compensation. Here are four common ways people sustain injuries during the colder months in New Jersey. Ice Skating Injuries While figure skating can be a graceful, beautiful and challenging practice, it can...Read More - 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