Drunk Driver in Fiery Lindenhurst Crash Left the Scene
In the early hours of May 2, 2013, a Mercedes vehicle driven by 26-year-old Donta L. Riddick of Bay Shore, New York crashed into a home before striking a utility pole. Then the vehicle burst into flames. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and transported Riddick to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, where he […]
Naked Cowboy and the Limits of Copyright
While we don’t often discuss intellectual property on the Buttafuoco & Associates blog, it’s an important aspect of the U.S. legal system. Intellectual property and trademark law play a crucial role in safeguarding many citizens’ creative and business assets, ensuring that their hard work is not exploited by others. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]
Truck Collisions Top the List of Causes of Fatalities in NY Crashes
Crashes involving trucks are among the most dangerous types of accidents occurring on New York roadways. Their size, weight, and speed all contribute to the fact that truck collisions often result in life-altering injuries and fatal crashes. In recent years, we have seen a huge number of fatal truck accidents–on highways and on city streets. […]
New York Teen Drivers Suffer Far Too Many Fatal Crashes
According to the New York State Department of Health, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of unintentional deaths among New York teens. What’s worse, the number of fatal crashes is on the rise. In 2022, 45,000 crashes in the state involved young drivers, and 124 drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 were […]
George Washington Bridge: Fatal Car Accidents Increasingly Common
The George Washington Bridge is a historical fixture connecting New York City and New Jersey–for nearly a century (since 1931) it has linked Manhattan and Bergen, New Jersey. As you can imagine, it would have been nearly impossible for the crew that constructed the bridge to predict the ever-increasing flow of traffic that these cities […]
