Things You Should Not Do When Filing a Product Liability Claim

2022-07-05T17:58:10-07:00July 5th, 2022|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , |

Product liability is one of the least understood concepts of personal injury litigation, primarily because most people don’t think they can take on multi-billion dollar companies.  However, it is possible to sue a manufacturer or distributor and win some damages if you can prove that you were hurt by a product you bought from them. For instance, you can file a product liability claim when a toy hurts your child, a drug causes unintended and dangerous side effects, or when a design defect in your car causes an accident.  Product liability claims are very sensitive, and your entire case could crumble off a single mistake on your side. Therefore, you must avoid doing certain things before and during your case to prevent such a situation. Below are four of them.   Do Not [...]

Do I Have a Case if My Accident Was Due to Rain?

2022-01-19T21:29:24-08:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

Accidents happen, and it's best to avoid them at all costs. But what if you stumbled upon an accident that's not your fault entirely? Sometimes, the rain can cause significant issues when driving on the road. In most cases, drivers are still liable for recklessly driving and causing accidents to occur on the streets. However, to know if you're responsible for any damages, you should call a car accident lawyer to help you with your legal needs when facing issues on the road.   What is Hydroplaning? When it rains, wet roads are bound to happen. With hydroplaning, your tires make direct contact with the road's surface. When on the road, a slippery surface will make the car slide across the pavement, thus making you lose control over the vehicle. This is when [...]

Shopping Carefully for Holiday Gifts for Families

2017-11-07T22:23:13-08:00December 1st, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , |

At every holiday cycle, families and friends start shopping in earnest to spoil loved ones with gifts and presents. Sometimes caution is thrown to the winds as shoppers consumed with the shopping frenzy that accompanies the month of December, shop with zest and abandon. That is a costly mistake. When shopping for products and toys for young children, you should exercise caution and diligently inquire if the product is suitable and safe for your child. This year alone, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled hordes of unsafe toys as well as many of the children’s most basic products such as furniture, car seats, and strollers. To avoid committing some shopping blunders that may cost your child their health and safety, consider the following shopping tips: Beware of Recalls. The CPSC database records [...]

5 of the Worst Toys of 2014

2017-11-07T22:25:17-08:00November 12th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , , , |

If you’re a parent, you probably know that you’re going to be doing plenty of shopping come this holiday season. Many parents will purchase toys for their children when doing their holiday shopping this year. This year, we want to remind you to shop mindfully. Since 2014 alone, there have been multiple toy recalls in both the U.S. and Canada. Some toys may turn out to have defective parts or a tendency to be a hazard to younger users. Keep in mind that many things can break off or pose life threatening danger to infants, toddlers, and young children. Toys that include small pieces, pieces that might break off, sharp edges, strings or rope, have loosely attached pieces, come with dangerous accessories or project objects may are particularly risky. One of the best [...]

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