J&J Strikes $700 Million Deal with Talc-Cancer Victims
The first talc-cancer lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, where plaintiffs argued that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer, dates back to 2009 when physician’s assistant Diane Berg took the company to court. Since then, tens of thousands of victims have come forward to hold the company accountable for causing their deadly disease. As of February […]
What to Bring to an Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Attorney
Whether you’re hiring a lawyer for the first time or switching representation mid-case, a productive initial consultation is crucial when working with a personal injury lawyer in Northern New Jersey. Many clients ask us: How do I prepare for my first meeting with a lawyer? When you visit Buttafuoco & Associates for a case review, […]
Purchasing Auto Insurance: Most Common Questions
Whether you’re purchasing car insurance for the first time or have just moved to New Jersey and aren’t sure of the legalities involved, there are many considerations you must make to ensure that you have sufficient insurance and that the insurance you choose is right for you. Unfortunately, many drivers are surprised to discover after […]
Amusement Park Injuries On The Rise
Recent reporting suggests that amusement park rides are very safe, but the reality is that their level of safety depends entirely on how well-run the amusement park is. Rides require an incredibly high level of care to maintain these standards of safety, and unfortunately our consumer safety attorneys in Northern New Jersey know that safety […]
Top 10 Deadliest Jobs in America
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average work-related fatality rate is 3.6 per 100,000 workers, but for many occupations, this rate is much, much higher. At Buttafuoco & Associates, our Northern New Jersey workplace accident attorneys have helped clients in a variety of dangerous industries get the compensation they deserve after an […]
Graco Baby Product Recalls Continue to Trickle In
In 2014, the Graco company faced consumer outrage when several of their strollers and travel systems were recalled after a design flaw resulted in infants’ fingers being amputated. Since then, Graco has been less prevalent in the news for problems with its strollers, but other products have continued to appear on recall lists. I’ll give […]
