Is It Morally Wrong To Sue?
Many of our clients at Buttafuoco & Associates are devoutly religious people, since a good part of our practice is referred to us from the church. It is not unusual for Pastors, Priests, Deacons, or other church leaders to recommend our Northern New Jersey personal injury lawyers since we are actively involved in ministry to […]
Winter Construction Precautions are Essential
Construction work is known for its inherent dangers: trips, slips, and falls, not to mention a variety of other construction accidents. Once cold temperatures arrive and snow and ice become part of the picture, construction site hazards are severely amplified. In the upper northeast, winter conditions are often extreme, which means workers in New York […]
How To Prevent Children’s Sports Injuries
Injuries are a part of every young person’s life, and this is even more true when your child or teenager is an athlete. Unfortunately, some injuries sustained during a game or at practice can be incredibly dangerous. Sprains, broken bones, and spinal cord injuries are often the result of sports-related accidents. The good news is […]
Experts Predict a Snowy Winter in New Jersey This Year
According to weather and climate predictions, we may be able to look forward to milder temperatures this winter, but experts also warn that we will experience a higher level of precipitation in the Garden State. At Buttafuoco & Associates, we’re looking forward to the snowfall, but our personal injury attorneys in Northern New Jersey warn […]
Dog Bites and New Jersey Law
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we know that dogs are man’s best friend, but no matter how friendly he is, any dog can, under the wrong circumstances, become a danger. Dog bites, while often perceived as minor incidents, can result in severe injuries, emotional trauma, and legal complexities. According to a study conducted in the UK, […]
Children’s Choking Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Choking is among the top causes of death among children, and it is not uncommon for adults to sustain serious injuries or even die after choking incidents. Food is the most frequent culprit in choking accidents, but toys and household items also present dangers. In this month’s blog, we explore the prevalence of choking injuries […]
Huge Recent Verdicts for Plaintiffs in Roundup-Cancer Lawsuits
November was a huge month for plaintiffs claiming the Bayer weedkiller Roundup caused their cancer, with juries awarding billions in their favor. Losses for Bayer are becoming a pattern–the November verdict marks the fourth straight loss for the company. A California jury awarded $332 million to one plaintiff, and a Missouri judge ordered Bayer to […]
New Jersey Winter Driving Safety Guide
Winter in New Jersey brings below-freezing temperatures, treacherous roadways, and skyrocketing accident rates. While most of us think we’re prepared to drive in these conditions, when severe weather strikes, it’s important to have thorough knowledge of how to respond in the safest way possible. In Buttafuoco & Associates’ Driving Safety Guide, you’ll learn why winter […]
Was My Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Due to Negligence?
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, second only to skin cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control, the national rate of new cancers in 2020 is 119.2 per 100,000 women. New Jersey, however, exceeds that with a rate of 127.6 per 100,000, the 11th highest rate of breast cancer […]
Bayer Slapped with $175 Million Roundup-Cancer Lawsuit
Roundup weed killer has been in the legal headlines for nearly a decade, with victims claiming that chemicals in the herbicide caused their cancer. In recent weeks, Bayer AG, manufacturer of Roundup, lost yet another case, when a Philadelphia jury found the company liable for a restaurant owner’s cancer diagnosis. I’ll tell you more about […]