#43 What to Know Before You Call a Personal Injury Attorney | Tom Stufano | Padernacht Podcast

Welcome to The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick.In Episode 43, Steven Padernacht sits down with Tom Stufano — a Yonkers-born personal injury attorney and solo practitioner — for a conversation about the legal profession, what everyday people get completely wrong after an accident, and how legal knowledge can actually protect your future in business and in life.Tom shares his journey from wanting to play for the New York Mets to becoming an attorney guided by his 100-year-old grandfather's advice. He breaks down the personal injury system in plain English — no legal jargon — and delivers information that could save you thousands of dollars and protect your rights.In this episode:• What to do (and what NOT to do) immediately after a car accident• Why you should never say 'I'm sorry' at the scene of an accident• Why you should never speak to an insurance company without an attorney• The $25,000 minimum insurance problem in New York and how to protect yourself• What UM and SUM coverage is and why everyone in New York needs it• Comparative negligence — you can be partially at fault and still recover• Tom's ambitious goal: a pro bono division for the wrongfully convicted• What justice actually means — and what legacy means — to an attorney who fights for everyday peopleTom Stufano is a solo practitioner who intentionally keeps his case-load small so every client gets real, personal attention. If you or someone you know has been in an accident or needs a free consultation, reach out to Tom directly.Connect with Tom Stufano:Instagram: @tstufanoesqPhone: 914-752-7746Free consultations — you'll speak directly with Tom, not an intake specialistConnect with Steven Padernacht:Instagram: @steve_padWebsite: smprealty.comYouTube: Steven PadernachtIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.#bronxrealestate #PadernachtPodcast #BrickByBrick #PersonalInjury #LegalTips #BronxNY #Yonkers #LegalAdvice #CarAccident #KnowYourRights #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #LawSupport the show