Products Liability

It seems like we hear about a new automotive recall every other week, and sometimes, they involve tens of millions of cars throughout the world. Considering that car manufacturers usually fix these defects for free, we should celebrate the opportunity to make our cars...

Product liability cases are often brought against designers and manufacturers because of items that hurt others. For instance, a toy that cuts a child or a piece of furniture that splits and causes injury are both examples of dangerous products with defects.Product...

No matter what you buy, you want to know that the product is safe. Whether it is a drug for an illness or a toy for your child, it is important that the item is safe for use.When a manufacturer does not take steps to make sure products fall within safety guidelines,...

After a motor vehicle accident, you might be shocked to find out it was your fault that the crash happened. You hadn't meant to run a red light, but you couldn't get your vehicle to slow down.In your defense, the problem wasn't you. It was a defect in the materials...

A defect in the design of a product can result in serious injuries. Cases involving design issues are typically focused on a manufacturer's decisions when creating a product. For example, if a manufacturer knows there is a flaw in a vehicle but does not take steps to...

Imagine having a hip replacement surgery to improve your mobility and quality of life. You go through months of recovery only to feel like something isn't quite right. Then, you find out that a screw has come loose. You need another surgery and even more physical...

When e-cigarettes first were marketed, they seemed like a great alternative to a traditional cigarette. They had less of the damaging chemicals found in cigarettes, and no tobacco was needed. They wouldn't emit dangerous second-hand smoke, making them safer to use...

As a patient, you want to know that the drugs you take are safe. Medications do pass a number of stringent tests and standards, but that doesn't mean problems can't arise down the line. Here are a few common questions about drug recalls.Why do drugs get pulled from...

In a worse-case scenario, a shooting can be terrifying and deadly to the victims. A gun that misfires can shoot its handler, or a gun that isn't working correctly could fail to work when it needs to.Who can be held liable for those injuries? Can the manufacturer of...