Product Liability Cases After a Car Fire
Automobiles are safer than they’ve ever been; advanced collision testing, crumple zones, seatbelts, airbags, and safety glass are just a few of the innovations that have saved countless lives in car crashes. As safe as cars can be, however, any Northern New Jersey product liability lawyer can tell you that design and manufacturing mistakes can […]
Winter Space Heater Safety Tips
As we head into another icy New Jersey winter, it’s time to get out the heavy gloves, coats, and of course, the space heater. Space heaters are a great way to save money on your heating bill while keeping toasty in the winter months, but the Northern New Jersey product liability attorneys at Buttafuoco & […]
Semi Fuel Tank Fires Cause Serious Injuries on the Road
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2018 nearly 14 percent of all roadway crashes involved a large truck or bus. Trucks and buses were also involved in just over 8 percent of all nonfatal crashes that year. When a semi truck is involved in a high-impact crash, the results are often devastating, […]
Car Fire: What to Do if it Happens to You
While most vehicle crashes don’t result in fires, vehicle fires are especially dangerous. According to a FEMA report, from 2014 to 2016, there were estimated 171,500 highway vehicle fires each year, resulting in 345 deaths annually. According to Consumer Reports, Kia recalled 380,000 vehicles in 2021 because of potential fire risks. There are many reasons […]
Life-Changing Burn Injuries After Car Accidents Incredibly Common
According to the most recent statistics from the National Fire Prevention Association, 2018 saw an estimated 212,500 vehicle fires, resulting in the deaths of 560 civilians and the injuries of another 1500. This should not come as a surprise when we consider that severe burn injuries cause severe tissue damage that even in best case […]
Thousands of Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled due to Fire Risks
While collisions involving heavy-duty trucks are no doubt both dangerous and terrifying, one of the most lethal accident scenarios often happens after the collision itself, when a truck catches fire. Between July and September of this year, nearly 73,000 Freightliner trucks were recalled for minor defects to headlights and exhaust pipes that ultimately posed serious […]
What to Know if You Slip and Fall During Holiday Shopping
Although Black Friday has come and gone, brick and mortar retail has a surprisingly strong outlook heading into this year’s winter shopping season. That means that as winter holidays approach, we can expect packed stores and increasingly chaotic shopping outings. When we include icy parking lots and other common winter weather hazards in this equation, […]
How Winter Amplifies Construction Job Site Dangers
Construction is an especially hazardous job, and safety should always be top-of-mind when working on a building site. The winter season, however, presents a wide array of hazards. As the weather gets colder and the snow begins to fall, there are a few additional safety precautions that can make work significantly safer. In this article, […]
Exploding Truck Fuel Tanks Common Cause of Wrongful Deaths
In 2019, 51-year-old trucker Cornelia Marie Wilson was killed when she veered off the road, rammed into a tree, and her truck erupted in flames. It was later determined that Wilson had no serious injuries upon collision with the tree The culprit? A Los Angeles Superior Court explained that the side-mounted fuel tank on the […]
Three Risk Factors for Driving this Thanksgiving
Last winter was a cautious time for many families. With COVID-19 surging, many of us were left to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with our faraway loved ones over Zoom and Facetime. As the first holiday season with the virus in retreat, this Thanksgiving will be especially special for many families who’ve been apart for over […]