Winter Weather Increases Serious Injury Risk from Slips and Falls
Each year, the Northern New Jersey slip and fall attorneys at Buttafuoco & Associates see a noticeable uptick in slip and fall cases during winter. Whether you are out holiday shopping, working a job outside, or taking your kids to sled on a snowy day, winter weather produces hazards that severely increase the risk of […]
Safety Checklist for Winter Construction Sites
While we often think of winter as the “slow season” when it comes to construction, a significant amount of construction work is still being done. Unfortunately, winter is a dangerous time for construction workers for a variety of reasons. Heavy precipitation, significant drops in temperature, and fewer daylight hours can all cause safety issues. At […]
How to Prevent Common Holiday Accidents
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we’re thrilled about the upcoming holiday season, but we’re also keenly aware that this time of year can be hectic to say the least, and often downright dangerous. Stressed drivers, icy parking lots, and alcohol-fueled holiday parties can all add to your risk of injury around the holidays. Our personal injury […]
Distracted Driving Car Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control, every day nine people die due to vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. In 2020 alone, over 3000 people died due to distracted driving on American roadways. And distracted driving has been determined as a top cause of New Jersey car accidents. This number has remained steady since 2017. […]
Common Wrongful Death Cases and the Grieving Families Act
At Buttafuoco & Associates, our New York personal injury lawyers have been closely watching developments related to the New York Senate Bill 74a, also known as the Grieving Families Act. The bill has passed the New York State senate and assembly and is currently awaiting the signature of recently re-elected Governor Kathy Hochul. There has […]
Senators Demand Congress Ban on Asbestos
The public has long known about the dangers of asbestos, yet companies whose manufacturing practices involve the lethal substance continue to insist that they are safe. In the latest example, a ProPublica report detailed the unforgivably dangerous working conditions at a U.S. chemical plant that relies on asbestos to make chlorine. The report led Democratic […]
How Long Does a Mass Tort Claim Take?
If you seek legal action after being injured by a defective drug or product that has harmed a significant number of other people, you will likely find yourself part of what is known as a “mass tort.” Not to be confused with a class action lawsuit, mass tort claims are filed by a group of […]
Most Common Holiday Traffic Accidents to Avoid in 2022
As Covid vaccines have become available and travel restrictions have been lifted, we’ve seen a massive boom in holiday travel; last year, AAA estimated that holiday travel was nearly on par with pre-pandemic levels, and this year it seems poised to jump again. On the downside, according to reporting from Business Insider, holiday season flights […]
Getting the Best Accident Settlement After Your Injury
After any accident that results in an injury, whether that injury is major or minor, insurance companies should make every effort to adequately compensate victims so they can make a full recovery. Although insurance companies are legally required to act in good faith, most will extend a lowball offer before they even consider paying what […]
Top 5 Safety Tips for Holiday Travel in 2022
Holiday travel season is nearly upon us. While the 2022 holidays are an incredible season of love and joy, they also bring crowded interstates, people speeding to make it to celebrations on time, and other travel dangers. Every year, the New Jersey car accident injury attorneys at Buttafuoco & Associates like to remind our readers […]