Hempstead Turnpike Needs More Safety Improvements
Hempstead Turnpike, also known as New York State Route 24, is considered one of the most dangerous stretches of road in Nassau County, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. Over the years, a variety of safety fixes have been implemented, from fences to speed limit reductions, but the number of deaths occurring on the turnpike remains […]
How To Prove Fault After a Slip and Fall Accident
While every slip and fall case is different, one thing they have in common is that no matter the specific circumstances, fault must be determined. Typically, it is the injured party’s responsibility to prove that their injuries were caused by negligence, but when you are injured, this can be an immense challenge. After all, how […]
Bounce House Accidents Continue to Cause Serious Injuries
With summer just around the corner, outdoor birthday parties, carnivals, and street fairs are on the horizon. For kids, bounce houses are often the most exciting part of summer celebrations, but they can pose serious dangers, especially in windy conditions. If your child sustains an injury due to a bounce house accident, knowing who is […]
Stroller Recalls Continue to Pose Serious Threats to Kids
Over the years, baby strollers have become more and more advanced: offering a variety of features that create lighter, more comfortable, and easier-to-store strollers. Unfortunately, even with these innovations and improvements, strollers continue to be recalled at alarming rates due to accidents that could have been avoided. Below, I provide guidance on when a lawsuit […]
Lipitor Recalls – New Updates
If you have high cholesterol, you may be familiar with statin drugs such as Lipitor, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and potentially prevent the need for heart surgery among people with heart disease. One well known statin, Lipitor, which goes by the generic name atorvastatin has been under scrutiny multiple […]
Does Night Blindness Increase Car Accidents?
If you have trouble seeing in dark or dim settings, or your eyes struggle to adjust to changes in light levels, you may suffer from nyctalopia, also known as night blindness. As you can imagine, night blindness can cause challenges when it comes to driving safely after sundown–including resulting in serious accidents. I’ll tell you […]
Dan Buttafuoco, Historical Bible Society Honor Pastors With Brunch at Oheka Castle
Attorney Dan Buttafuoco holds pastors in the highest esteem. For the last two years, Buttafuoco and Associates and the Historical Bible Society have honored clergy by hosting the Pastor Appreciation Brunch at the historic Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y. On December 9, 2024, with Christmas just two weeks away, over 150 pastors from a range […]
‘Alarm Fatigue’ Poses Great Dangers to Patients
What Is Alarm Fatigue? If you have ever spent time in a hospital, you are probably acutely aware of the number of beeping monitors and other alarms healthcare workers are exposed to on a minute-to-minute basis. While these technologies are of course in place to ensure patients’ wellbeing, the constant exposure to vital sign monitors […]
Christian Values Drive Buttafuoco & Associates to Success
When it comes to personal injury lawyers, Daniel Buttafuoco is no cookie-cutter version. Raised Christian in a Bronx housing project, Buttafuoco went on to attend law school and eventually start his own firm–which he steered to success by upholding Christian principles he and his partners hold close to their hearts. The New York personal injury […]
How Can Drowning be Prevented? 5 Essential Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning claims the lives of over 4,000 people in the United States every year. Even more alarming, more children between the ages of one and four die from drowning than from all other causes of death. With statistics like these, we must ask ourselves: how can drowning be […]