The Christmas toy-giving extravaganza that occurs in many homes has recently ended. Now parents have the duty to make sure that their children are using toys in a safe manner. While they are still on the market, there are some toys that are largely unsafe for...
Product liability claims must be based in fact
We recently discussed how second-hand smoke is damaging to your health. If you recall, we noted that people who were exposed to second-hand smoke at work might have claims for worker's compensation if they suffered from an illness or injury because of that smoke....
Second-hand smoke is dangerous to health and finances
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is very harmful to your health. If you watch television, you probably see the public service announcements all the time. What you might not realize is that smoking cigarettes isn't harmful only to the smoker, but it is also...
When is a car manufacturer responsible for accidents?
By now most people in this country have heard about the vehicle recalls that included air bags and ignition switches. With more and more vehicles being added into these recalls frequently and other recalls coming to light, some people might wonder when car...
Takata air bags are still making news after another woman dies
The Takata air bag recall has been making the news for a while now. That doesn't seem likely to change since new developments are still occurring in this horrible product liability issue. People who were injured years ago are still affected by the injuries they...
How can I protect myself from recalled products?
Unsafe products sometimes make their way to the shelves for consumers to purchase. In some cases, the manufacturers might be aware of the issue before the items are sold; however, the defects are sometimes missed during testing and found out later. In either case, it...
Are all car accidents caused by negligent drivers?
When people think of car accidents, they usually think of accidents that are caused by drivers who don't drive properly. That, however, isn't always the case. There are some instances in which the car accident can be caused by a defect in one of the automobiles. In...
Seek compensation if you are injured by a holiday gift
The holiday season is a huge time for giving gifts. It is critical that anyone who is giving gifts this year, as well as those who are receiving those gifts, make sure that those gifts are safe. When gifts that are purchased aren't safe, people can be injured or even...
Can you file a lawsuit if you get food poisoning?
In most cases, food poisoning would fall under issues of product liability, which means that individuals who suffer damages or injuries due to eating contaminated or bad food could file a lawsuit. Burden of proof requirements do exist, however, and in some cases, it...
Judge increases jury award car manufacturer owes plaintiffs
Most personal injury or wrongful death claims don't make it to trial. Carefully prepared cases based on solid evidence can lead to successful settlement negotiations. When the responsible party is a huge automobile manufacturer and the circumstances involve a product...