Articles Posted in Product Liability

A defective appliance can leave you facing more than just an inconvenience. When that item causes you to suffer an injury, you may question whether you can demand liability and seek compensation. Understanding how product liability claims are handled can help you determine whether you have a valid case and decide the best course of…

Parents expecting new babies and their family members are often excited to acquire baby products. Tiny articles of clothing and specialized toys are common acquisitions during pregnancy and after the birth of an infant. People generally expect products designed for infants and toddlers to be safe for regular use. Unfortunately, design issues and manufacturing defects…

While every day brings a new story about the Trump administration’s attempts to remake the federal government, one aspect of this process that has not received a lot of media attention involves the safety of the products we buy. Recently, the Supreme Court allowed the administration to fire several members of the Consumer Product Safety…

Driver error is the main cause of most car accidents. In some rare cases, however, the vehicle itself is the culprit.  Auto defects in new vehicles are, fortunately, not that common. Nevertheless, they do happen. In a recent example, an American car company issued recalls after several vehicles lost power and tightened seatbelts for no…

QVC recently recalled over one million pairs of Temp-tations Oven Gloves due to a burn risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall after receiving 162 reports of poor heat protection, including 92 reports of minor burns. Knowing the recall details and your legal rights is essential if you own these gloves.…

Most of our readers have probably heard someone say, “They don’t make them like they used to.” This, of course, refers generally to the changes in the way many products are manufactured these days – usually with cheaper materials and perhaps with less developmental testing. The products that might not be made like they used…

When you are injured or harmed by a defective product, it is important to know what your options are. You have rights that need protection and could receive compensation for the damage the defective product causes. Legal claims based on defective products are referred to as product liability claims and are based on the legal…

With the tax incentives ramping up, gas prices spiking and awareness of our carbon footprints increasing, electric vehicles are booming. Unfortunately, some new EV owners are discovering a danger that is increasingly common in EVs: battery fires. But, if an EV fire happens to you, what can you do? Why do battery fires occur? EVs…