Tag Archives: products liability
Recovering from Injuries Caused By Defective Automobiles
Cars are complex pieces of machinery. There are many moving parts and software products that are all supposed to interact in ways that give the driver and passengers a safe driving experience. When accidents happen due to defective cars, or even just one component of the automobile, you are entitled to seek compensation for injuries […]
The High Cost of Medical Care
Advances in medicine can greatly benefit society. Top scientists work to develop new and improved medical devices, medications with fewer side effects, and more effective, less invasive procedures. Also, patients are more involved with their medical care and more educated about their conditions. But when these products and procedures cause harm, injured persons are entitled […]
Litigating to Get Dangerous Products Off the Shelves
When you walk into a store and purchase an item of any kind, you have the reasonable expectation that if you use the product according to manufacturer instructions, you should be fine, particularly if the item carries a tag from an inspection body like Underwriters Laboratories. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Lawsuits aren’t always […]
Vehicle Defects are Car Manufacturers’ Dirty Secret
Many thousands of people have died in accidents caused by automotive defects. Auto manufacturers sometimes recall defective vehicles voluntarily, but many do so only after serious accidents have been reported by consumers, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets involved. Unofficial investigations on the rise Auto manufacturers are required to tell NHTSA about […]
Sometimes Just Reading the Warning Label is not Enough
In June of 2012, a Massachusetts resident decided it was a good day for cooking on the grill. To protect his skin from sunburn, he walked away from his hot grill to apply an aerosol sunscreen to his chest, neck and ears. Little did he know that although the aerosol can warned consumers not to […]
Flammable Fabrics Can Cause Devastating Burns
Few people consider the flammability of the fabrics they bring into their homes and the dangers these fabrics can pose to their families. In fact, most people are completely unaware that certain fabrics are supposed to be labeled according to their flammability. Dangerous fabrics cause second- and third-degree burns in seconds Some fabrics are extremely […]
Avoid Flammable and Corrosive Dangers in Your Home
You may be in danger of a house fire or chemical burn and not know it. Many common products used for cleaning or other household purposes have serious risks of injury if the products or vapors come into contact with an ignition source, or when products come into direct contact with skin. Flammable products around […]