Mass tort litigation–where attorneys help injury victims sue the corporation or large entity responsible for their injuries–have made lots of headlines in recent years, especially in regard to huge settlements. Many mass tort lawsuits against Monsanto, Johnson & Johnson, and … Continued

After a car crash, nearly everyone experiences shock, panic, and overwhelm, especially after a major accident that results in serious injuries. In this state of mind, minor tasks like remembering the details of what happened during the crash can be … Continued

Imagine that you slip and fall at your place of employment and sustain a nasty injury like a fracture or concussion. It’s obvious to you that the hazardous conditions that caused your slip were due to your employer’s negligence. But … Continued

When we think of workers’ compensation (WC), what usually comes to mind are the most obvious types of workplace accidents: a slip on a wet break room floor, a dangerous fall at a construction site, or exposure to toxic chemicals … Continued

Asbestos–the carcinogenic mineral used in residential and commercial building projects in New York through the 1980s–may sound like a thing of the past, but if you are a construction worker, asbestos exposure is still very much of concern. Many construction … Continued

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020 three on-the-job injuries were reported for every 100 construction workers. As new building projects get underway in Northern New Jersey this spring, job site accidents are already beginning to happen. While … Continued

As of the end of March, the Bayer company has settled over 100,000 Roundup lawsuits, paying billions to victims who say the popular herbicide caused their cancer. In addition to the lawsuits that have been settled, there are still over … Continued

If you’ve ever been injured in an accident while in the passenger seat, you know that it’s an incredibly frightening experience. What is often worse than the accident, however, is the fact that New Jersey insurance laws are incredibly confusing … Continued

Among the most common legal negotiations we see at Buttafuoco & Associates are with insurance companies for personal injury claims. After an injury, people are commonly offered payouts from insurance companies; however, too many individuals accept the first offer because … Continued

Last month on the Buttafuoco & Associates blog, we discussed the sharp increase in car wrecks that our Northern New Jersey car crash lawyers have observed in recent years. Research indicates that even though fewer cars were on the road … Continued