Articles Posted in Defective Products & Consumer Protection

Defective products can cause severe injuries and have a lasting impact on consumers. From faulty electronics to contaminated food, these failures can be devastating. They can lead to hospitalizations, surgeries and even long-term disabilities. By understanding the common types of product defects, individuals can take the first step toward holding manufacturers accountable for their mistakes.…

Nissan and the National Highway Transit Safety Administration recently issued a stark “Do Not Drive” warning to owners of certain older Nissan vehicles as part of a long-running investigation into defective airbags. The warning affects more than 80,000 older Nissan models that have unrepaired airbags made by Takata. Safety officials say that, due to a…

People in Maryland use various products to complete various tasks throughout their day. When they purchase these products they expect that they will work for their intended use. There are times when the product does not work correctly though. This can be very frustrating, especially if it stops working soon after a purchase. However, sometimes…

For generations, people used Johnson & Johnson talc products to help reduce chafing and control moisture. Most people assumed these products were safe; after all they have been on the market for many years. However, it was found in recent years that ingredients in these talc products might have caused consumers to suffer serious illnesses,…

If you have slipped and fallen on another person’s property in Maryland or Washington, D.C., the property owner may be responsible for your injuries. Slip-and-fall accident victims may file a premises liability claim against a property owner to recover compensation. To prove their case, they must show: Evidence needed to prove a slip-and-fall claim may…

Defective products are part of everyday life. But, usually these products don’t cause substantial harm to people. Unfortunately, however, when defective products do cause harm, such a situation can leave victims with life-changing injuries. That is when “product liability” law may be able to help. So, what is “product liability” law and how might it…

When Maryland residents are using a product that they purchase, they probably aren’t thinking that they are in danger. Well, maybe they are thinking about potential risks if they are using a product like a chainsaw or lawn mower, for example, but for the most part people trust that any given products they use are…

For responsible gun owners, they know how to operate their weapons safely. They likely took several safety classes to make sure they know how to avoid accidents. Unfortunately, for some Bethesda, Maryland, Remington gun owners, no matter how safely they operate their gun, involuntary discharges still occur. This is because Remington had (and, allegedly, still…

Whether it is something you purchased yourself or received as a gift, you expect the product to work properly and as it was designed to work. Unfortunately, some products fail to work properly, consistently or at all. While this is a frustrating matter, it could also give rise to unsafe situations. A defect could result…

Parents usually assume that if they are buying a toy or baby product for their child, it is safe. However, defective items can cause children serious injuries. Defective products In general, manufacturers and sellers can be held responsible if their product is defective and ends up in a consumer’s hands. Consumers have a reasonable expectation…