Category Archives: Products Liability
Talcum Powder and Product Liability Claims
One could plausibly argue that a person’s life is bookended by the scent of talcum powder. We associate it most closely with infants and with the elderly. There is no right or wrong time in your life to apply powders that protect your skin from excessive moisture and the disease-causing microorganisms that thrive on… Read More »
3 Types Of Product Liability Claims
Most of us expect the products we purchase to be safe to use. Unfortunately, not everything on the market meets this standard, leaving thousands of people at risk of serious injury. It is, however, possible for those who sustain injuries because of a defective product, to recover compensation by filing a product liability case…. Read More »
What Types of Defective Products Cause the Most Injuries?
Every year, consumers spend significant sums on a range of products, including everything from kitchen appliances and toys to clothing and tools. While many of these products are properly designed and produced and so pose no danger to consumers, others are not so carefully vetted, which can have devastating consequences for unwary users. Whether… Read More »
Chemical Burns Caused by Defective Products
In July, a nine-year-old boy suffered second degree chemical burns to his feet when his light-up sneakers began leaking acid after becoming wet while on a school field trip. Unfortunately, this type of injury is not uncommon amongst consumers, who are injured by defective products at an alarmingly high rate. These individuals often face… Read More »
Florida Residents at High Risk of Injury by Defective Takata Airbags
Earlier this month, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly urged drivers to check their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) to see if their vehicles are equipped with defective Takata airbags, which are currently under recall. Florida residents, in particular, were warned, as South Florida drivers face the highest risk of injury from… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Toy-Related Injuries
As the holidays creep ever nearer, more and more people are beginning to shop online and in stores to find the perfect gifts for their children. While most people do not associate toys with serious injuries, the reality is that thousands of children are injured by defective toys every year. In fact, according to… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective Toys
While most people recognize the dangers posed by children swimming unattended or playing in a busy street, few are aware that defective children’s toys can be just as dangerous. When consumers purchase toys, they should be able to have confidence that the product was designed and assembled carefully and with the appropriate materials. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Dangers Of Smoking – In All Forms
The dangers associated with smoking are well documented, but e-cigarettes come with their own set of dangers, as one man learned during a recent incident that occurred while vaping. When the man took a puff on his e-cigarette while getting ready to go to work, the vape exploded on him and caused extensive burns… Read More »
Baby Powder Damages
Baby powder – it is hard to imagine that there could be any negative effects of using it. Yet a manufacturer of a popular brand of talcum powder has been accused of negligence with respect to the manufacture and marketing of their product, and a jury recently awarded a plaintiff a large sum of… Read More »
Actor Loses Life In Freak Vehicle Accident
So far this year we have seen the news filled with stories of stars lost to old age, drug overdoses, and other various causes – but recently another life was lost due to something that likely could have been prevented. Popular actor Anton Yelchin was killed as a result of his vehicle shifting out… Read More »
