Product Liability
Button Batteries Can Be Deadly to Children
If you’re a parent, it probably feels like your home is full of hidden dangers, from sharp corners to electrical outlets. However, one of the most overlooked threats to children today is something small enough to fit in the palm of your hand – a button battery. These tiny and coin-shaped batteries might seem harmless,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Space Heaters and Generators
The residents of South Jersey are well aware of how cold the winters can be in our area. Therefore, from late fall to mid-spring, people depend on their heat systems, causing many to bring out their space heaters and generators. While no one should have to suffer through the cold, you should also keep in…
Read MoreFiling a Product Liability Lawsuit? Be Prepared for These Common Defenses
Product liability claims can be complex and difficult to pursue. There are a number of defenses that the defendant in a product liability case may use, and it can be tough for the victim to overcome them. That is where product liability attorneys come in. These attorneys have the experience and knowledge necessary to help…
Read MoreFamous Product Liability Cases
When a product causes personal injury to the user, there may be grounds for pursuing litigation against the maker in order to recover financial compensation for damages incurred. To win their case, plaintiffs and their legal team must prove that either the design, manufacture or safety/warning of the product in question was defective in some…
Read MoreFDA Fails to Protect Public From Defective Heart Device
In today’s society, Americans rely on certain institutions to keep us safe from harm. From protein powder to medical devices, regulatory agencies are in charge of ensuring all products conform to a set of safety and health standards that prevent the threat of undue harm. When agencies fail in their obligation, product liability attorneys are…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Lithium Ion Battery Settlements
One of the aspects of modern life on which many of us have grown to depend is the ability to carry and use portable devices without the need to have them constantly plugged into a wall. As a result, a number of everyday products like laptops, smartphones, and tablets rely on lithium-ion batteries. While these…
Read MoreUnderstanding Auto Recalls and Car Defects
Millions of people in the United States rely on motor vehicles each day to provide transportation to school, work, and other locations. While each of these drivers expects car companies to design and build vehicles safely, this is not always the case. Each year there are numerous vehicles that fail to operate properly due to…
Read MoreConsumer Protection Against Harmful Defective Products
Dangerous medications, equipment that breaks while in use, faulty automobile parts, and toys with lead paint are some of the most common types of defective products that can seriously injure and even kill consumers. To determine whether you are at risk of being harmed by a defective product, it can help to obtain the assistance…
Read MoreToyota Pays Record Fines For Failing To Report Vehicle Defects
Most people know that there are some risks associated with traveling in motor vehicles, and they take precautions to try to prevent accidents. However, no matter how cautious a driver is, if there is a defect in the car itself an accident may be unavoidable – which is why automakers have a responsibility to recall…
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