Is Defensive Medicine Driving Up Healthcare Costs?
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we often hear it stated as fact: the risk of frivolous lawsuits drives up the cost of health care. Or that
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we often hear it stated as fact: the risk of frivolous lawsuits drives up the cost of health care. Or that
If you’ve driven a car made in the last decade, you’ve likely noticed the presence of ever-larger touch screens on the dashboard. These dashboard displays
Swing sets, slides, jungle gyms, and forts are common features in backyards and playgrounds across America. Despite their popularity, over the years we have seen
It is not uncommon for a person who is bedridden for an extended period of time to develop bedsores. While bedsores can be prevented and
If you have had shoulder surgery, you may be familiar with a shoulder pain pump: a medical device designed to ease shoulder pain after arthroscopic
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved Depakote, a product of Abbott Labs, for treatment of epileptic seizures, bipolar mania, and migraine prevention,
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we often hear from individuals who are in the process of settling with their insurance company after a serious personal injury.
Birth control pills were first introduced to the American public in 1960. Since then, they have become a staple in many women’s medicine chests. Unfortunately,
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year one in six Americans (48 million people) contracts a foodborne illness. Of these, 128,000 experience symptoms
When we refer to construction workers, we aren’t just talking about the people who build buildings. The construction trades encompass a wide variety of professions,
Slip and fall accidents remain one of the most common causes of workplace injury in New York, and the Port of Albany is taking a
Many if not most construction jobs involve multiple contractors. From general contractors who oversee the site to those who are charged with steel work, electric,
In New York, warm weather means road construction; each summer, drivers must navigate orange barrels, adjusted speed limits, and potentially unsafe conditions. In this article,
In serious crashes, bad weather is often seen as the culprit–turning what might have been a minor fender-bender on a clear day into a multi-car
A negligent landlord can cause big problems for tenants and their guests, especially when it comes to unsafe premises. Poorly lit hallways or staircases, faulty
Whether you are a construction worker, an everyday pedestrian, or a cyclist, being struck by falling debris in New York City is not uncommon and
Some of the clearest-cut cases in personal injury law are those where a single party is 100% at fault for an accident. In our decades
According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, between 2020 and 2024, New York State saw over 1000 accident fatalities annually, and around
Tight corners, poor visibility, hazardous conditions, and driver error often collide in catastrophic ways in parking lots and garages, resulting in serious injuries to drivers
New York City’s streets are jammed with drivers who are on the clock, whether that means a delivery driver or a company’s employee that has