Buttafuoco & Associates triumphs in landmark decision allowing NY volunteer firefighters to be held liable for vehicular negligence
The personal injury law firm Buttafuoco & Associates is delighted to announce that it has set a precedent for auto accident victims who are injured by volunteer firefighters responding to emergency calls in New York. In a landmark decision (Index No. 36752/12), the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New […]
Medical Misdiagnosis of Colon Cancer: A Lethal Mistake
Colorectal cancer, cancer of the rectum or colon, is the third most-common type of cancer in the United States, as well as one of the most lethal. According to the Centers for Disease Control, from 2014 to 2018, there were 21,634 new cases of colorectal cancer in the state of New Jersey and 7,585 deaths. […]
Can I Still File a Roundup Cancer Lawsuit?
If you regularly use the Bayer herbicide Roundup to kill weeds, you may have heard about the company’s ongoing legal battles as plaintiffs continue to allege that Roundup caused their cancer. Last year, Bayer agreed to a $10 billion settlement with the majority of plaintiffs, which has many people who have been harmed by this […]
Swimming Pool Accidents: Who’s at Fault and How to Prevent Them
July is here, and with it comes record temperatures in many parts of the country; in parts of New Jersey, temperatures this year have already reached 100 degrees in some parts of the state. One of summer’s greatest pleasures is of course visiting a swimming pool to cool off, but this activity also carries certain […]
What To Do If Your Auto Accident Claim Is Denied
We’re all required to have auto insurance, mostly because we never know when we might get into an accident, but as all automobile-owners know, insurance isn’t cheap. The cost of insurance has increased steadily over the last decade, and New Jersey is the sixth most expensive state for car insurance, with average expenditures totaling $1,385.61 […]
Exercising Your Legal Rights After a Serious Injury
Car accidents, negligent medical misdiagnosis, construction site accidents, and even simple slips and falls can all result in serious injuries that change your life in the blink of an eye. But after a major accident, victims are often in a state of shock, unsure where to turn or what to do. In many cases, victims […]
Top 4 Actemra Lawsuit Questions: Answered!
If you suffer from arthritis, your doctor may have recommended the well-known drug Actemra to ease your symptoms. But while Actemra is effective in reducing pain, it also carries many dangerous and potentially fatal side effects that users are not aware of. Actemra lawsuits have been in the news a lot lately because these side […]
What to Do After an Uber Accident
You’ve likely jumped into dozens of Ubers or Lyfts without a second thought, and luckily most of us haven’t had to consider what to do if our rideshare driver gets into a crash. However, traffic accidents are on the rise. In 2020, despite a significant decline in traffic from COVID-19 lockdowns and telecommuting, traffic deaths […]
3 Things to Know About Asbestos and Cancer
While most of us have heard of asbestos, a dangerous carcinogen linked to several types of cancer, knowing the risks it poses and whether we should be worried can be tricky. Many people think asbestos exposure is a thing of the past, and it’s true that it was once a more serious issue. However, the […]
5 Steps to Take After an Accident on a Building Site
Heavy machinery, working at great heights, and sharp tools are part of every construction site, so it should come as no surprise that construction is well known as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. According to a recent study on injuries in the U.S. construction workforce, there were roughly 3.1 work-related injuries […]