Blog Posts - Product liability
Legal options when defective products harm kids
When a child is injured due to a defective product, it can be an overwhelming experience for parents and guardians. From toys and car seats to household items and medical devices, children are especially vulnerable to harm from unsafe products. In such situations, families may benefit from opportunities to hold...
Read More5 vehicle defects that could lead to severe collisions
While most motor vehicle collisions seem to be caused by some combination of factors including speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving, it is not uncommon for drivers to find themselves facing danger related to a faulty car part. Whether it is a defective safety feature of the vehicle or a...
Read More3 medical devices that could have devastating defects
Consumers and patients alike trust that products have been tested by the manufacturers and certified safe to use for their intended purpose. When these products are medical in nature, there is an extra level of worry since the product’s continued use can be a matter of life and death. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreHow to survive a tire blowout
We have talked at length about dangerous, faulty or hazardous products that might ultimately injure consumers. Additionally, we have discussed the countless factors that can lead to a serious motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, when a necessary safety feature of the vehicle fails, it can result in both types of personal...
Read More3 common types of defective products
Consumers purchase products with the assumption that the item was thoroughly tested for safety. Unfortunately, thousands of injuries each year can be traced to defective, dangerous or faulty products ranging from furniture and toys to power tools and industrial equipment. Injuries caused by defective items can be serious including lacerations,...
Read MoreDangerous cars now for sale in Pennsylvania
When buying a used car through a dealership, many people assume that it’s a safer option than going through the car’s previous owner. After all, a dealer has to inspect the vehicle and ensure that it’s safe to drive, right? Not exactly. Because of a recent law change last year,...
Read MoreNew questions about vaping safety as users get sick
Vaping pens and e-cigarettes have obvious appeal. They’re sleek, compact and they have fewer associated risks than cigarettes. However, lower risk doesn’t mean risk-free. Mysterious vaping-related illness have started cropping up throughout the country, which has intensified questions many people were already asking: Are users safe? After an injury, are...
Read MoreYour child’s gifts might pose life-threatening risks
The continued need for the public and government agencies to protect children from hazardous toys is evident after a recent investigation into the safety of toys on the shelves this holiday season. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission along with distributors and manufacturers work to protect children from hazardous toys,...
Read MoreWhat is salmonella, and what are your legal rights?
Every year, authorities recall millions of food products that threaten the health of consumers in Pennsylvania and other states. If you are a victim of food poisoning caused by salmonella, you will likely have questions about your legal rights. In recent months, salmonella-related recalls included raw turkey, eggs, pre-packed salads,...
Read MoreInjured by a defective product? Strict liability may prove useful
You and most other people undoubtedly use some sort of manufactured product daily. These products can have a variety of uses, and you likely do not often give these products a second thought as far as causing you unexpected harm. Unfortunately, some foods, electronics, medical devices and even furniture could...
Read MoreSamsung recalls another exploding product this month
Samsung is having a really bad September. First, the company had to recall nearly a million of their new Galaxy Note 7 smart phones because of explosion risk, and now Samsung is recalling some washing machines for the same reason. Class-action lawsuit A class action lawsuit filed in August claims...
Read MoreWhy are the recalled Samsung phones exploding?
Because of 35 international incidents reported to Samsung about the Galaxy Note 7 overheating, the South Korean company recalled the new smart phone. Every single one of the nearly 1 million Note 7 phones that were sold before Sept. 15 were recalled, and since then, the complaints about overheating and...
Read MoreCompensation for exploding appliances
What happens if your washing machine explodes and causes you serious injuries? Thankfully, this is a question most people never have to ask, but if it comes up, you will need to know what to do. If you have suffered serious injuries from a malfunctioning appliance or other item, you...
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