On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | Defective Products & Consumer Protection
As the Journal of Law and Mobility reports, the 2016 fatal collision of a Tesla driver using autonomous driving mode launched a national conversation about product liability and autonomous vehicles. Subsequent incidents have only furthered these questions. In Virginia...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Jul 10, 2020 | Defective Products & Consumer Protection
After a traumatic car accident, the first thing most people want to do is heal. After that, the question usually arises of who should pay for that recovery. Some victims look to the other driver whose negligence or recklessness contributed to or caused the injury....
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Jun 23, 2020 | Defective Products & Consumer Protection
Many drugs on the market can cause adverse reactions, but in some cases, you may be able to hold the drug company liable for the harm you suffer. As FindLaw explains, this may be true even for FDA-approved drugs or those prescribed by a doctor. Understanding product...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Dec 30, 2019 | Defective Products & Consumer Protection
Plaintiffs across the nation, including in D.C. and Maryland, filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over deceptive marketing of its pelvic mesh products. When a company’s marketing team provides information about a product but neglects to...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Nov 30, 2019 | Defective Products & Consumer Protection
Product recalls are one way the government helps to keep consumers safe. When you hear about a recall, you get valuable information on whether you should worry or not if you have purchased the product in Maryland. Some recalls may not affect you. For example, a food...
