Scaffolding Safety Problems Can Cause Serious Construction Injuries
Photo by Darya Sannikova Construction injuries involving scaffolding are incredibly common, even among workers who have been in the industry for decades. These injuries are also among the most severe construction workers can experience on a construction site. While there are some steps you can take to avoid scaffolding accidents on the job, they are […]
J&J Shot Down in U.S. Appeals Court for Talc-Cancer Cases
Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels Ovarian cancer patients in the process of suing Johnson & Johnson for causing their disease with talc-based products including baby powder recently heaved a sigh of relief. On January 30, 2022, a federal appeals court denied the company’s attempt to evade paying over 38,000 lawsuits by claiming bankruptcy. These […]
6 Tips for Preventing Rainy Spring Accidents
Photo by Valeriia Miller from Pexels Spring is a glorious season, especially when the air warms and the flowers begin to bloom after a harsh New York winter. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous seasons to get behind the wheel because of the amount of heavy rain we see across the state during […]
How to Find the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
After suffering an accident, choosing a personal injury lawyer is among the most important decisions you will make. The right attorney can help you alleviate stress, provide insight into how much your case is worth, negotiate with insurance adjusters on your behalf, and more. In this article, we’ll describe what to look for when selecting […]
Help! My Insurance Company Won’t Negotiate
Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels In 2022, the state of New Jersey saw 653 crashes and 696 fatalities occurred due to these accidents. With crash statistics like these, it is essential to know how to deal with an insurance company if you are involved in a crash. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not on victims’ […]
Common Causes of Car Crash Deaths
It’s no secret that Northern New Jersey roads have become more dangerous in recent years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roadway fatalities increased in the first half of 2022; our home state of New Jersey is no exception. We’ve certainly noticed a trend of increasing numbers of serious accidents among our clients […]
Study Shows NJ Drivers Often Distracted on Fast Roadways
A research team at Rowan University’s William G. Rohrer College of Business recently conducted a study observing driving behaviors on high-speed New Jersey roadways. They found that motorists are most distracted by handheld cell phones on highways, with nearly 20% of drivers using their phones while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, […]
What is Death by Negligence?
Death by negligence typically refers to what New Jersey law considers a wrongful death case. A Northern New Jersey wrongful death attorney will define this as a kind of personal injury case brought on behalf of the deceased against a negligent party–someone whose careless behavior resulted in the victim’s death. Establishing gross negligence is a […]
How Much is my Mass Tort Claim Worth?
Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash.com The lawyers at Buttafuoco & Associates often field questions from our clients about how much their mass tort claims are worth. While this is typically very specific to each plaintiff’s claim, there are some common things to consider when putting a dollar amount to damages in a tort case. […]
New Jersey Traffic Deaths Exceeded National Rate in 2022
Photo by Ruiyang Zhang on pexels.com If you have the feeling that New Jersey roadways have gotten more dangerous in recent years, you’re certainly not wrong. New New Jersey State Police numbers analyzing traffic deaths in 2022 show that our numbers are up, with yet another rise in traffic deaths last year totaling 705–the highest […]