Bard IVC Blood Clot Filter Deemed Dangerous by Four Juries in Three Months
Since March of this year, Bard has been slapped with four product defect verdicts stating that their IVC blood clot filters are not just defective, but incredibly dangerous. People everywhere who have suffered health issues after using this medical product are stepping up and taking action against this company with great success. I’ll give you […]
Is Cancer Misdiagnosis Considered Medical Malpractice?
Cancer treatments are getting better every year, and new medical innovations have turned many cancers from terminal to readily treatable. But in many cases, it’s essential to catch cancer early, and doing so requires a proper diagnosis from your physician. If the worst has happened and your cancer was misdiagnosed, a Buttafuoco & Associates Northern […]
What’s the Difference Between a Mass Tort and a Class Action Case?
Most of us are familiar with class action lawsuits, where a large group of people files a lawsuit against a company. However, many are unfamiliar with a similar type of lawsuit known as a mass tort, which can in many cases be more lucrative than a class action lawsuit. I’ll tell you more about the […]
Is My Employer Responsible for My Slip and Fall Injuries?
Buttafuoco & Associates’ attorneys know just how common workplace injuries are; in 2019 New Jersey employers reported about 69,000 workplace injuries—a rate of 2.5 injuries per 100 workers. In other words, it’s very likely that you or someone at your workplace will at some point experience an injury on the job. Slip and fall injuries […]
Black Women’s Group Sues J&J Over Dangerous Talc Marketing
Since 2013 when a plaintiff claimed that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder caused her ovarian cancer, the company has been in the news for a multitude of similar lawsuits. In late July, a new accusation was waged against the company when a national Black women’s group announced in New Jersey court that they were […]
What is Considered a Wrongful Death?
When a loved one dies unexpectedly due to the negligence or fault of another, it is known in legal terms as wrongful death. While loved ones of the deceased have legal rights in wrongful death cases, families are often hesitant to take legal action even when it is necessary for their wellbeing. At Buttafuoco & […]
What You Might Not Know About Motorcycle Accidents
Did you know that several of the Northern New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers at Buttafuoco & Associates are experienced motorcycle riders? Our founder, Daniel P. Buttafouco started as a teenager with off-road motorbikes, and since then has owned many motorcycles. We understand what it means to ride motorcycles, and we know how dangerous motorcycle accidents […]
Do You Have Enough SUM Insurance?
If you haven’t heard of SUM insurance, you’re not alone. Many people don’t know what it is, and even fewer people have it. But it is absolutely essential when you want to rest assured that insurance will cover your car accident claim. So, why haven’t you heard about SUM insurance? Most likely because your insurance […]
Maximizing Compensation for a Maritime Accident
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we have extensive experience in maritime law, especially when it comes to working at sea. If you work on a vessel or in the employment of a fleet, you already know that maritime work can be a dangerous job. You might not know, however, that if you’re injured on the job […]
$2 Billion J&J Talc Lawsuit Appeal Denied by Supreme Court
Since 2009, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been in legal hot water in regard to allegations that its talcum powder products contain asbestos, a known cancer-causing agent. The company was issued yet another blow just a few weeks ago when the United States Supreme Court denied their appeal to dismiss a Missouri court’s […]