A recent investigation by USA TODAY concluded that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) pulled its toy police from ports around the country due to the threat of COVID-19. This caused a major drop in safety inspections for over 6 months. This investigation is a follow up to the list of most dangerous toys of[…] Read More
Category: Products Liability
What are the Most Dangerous Toys of 2020?
The unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused everyone to shift their priorities toward health and safety. Everyone is now aware of the importance of social distancing and other ways of preventing the spread of COVID-19. This new focus is imperative for saving lives, but it is important to remember safety guidelines that pertain to other[…] Read More
Can I File a Products Liability Claim for Packaging Issues?
When consumers purchase products, they assume that what they are buying is safe to use. However, dangerous products can cause severe injuries to consumers. In some cases, a consumer’s injuries are caused by the packaging of a product. This can happen when someone cuts themselves on a box or something similar, but packaging can be[…] Read More
Why Should I Have Expert Testimony in My Car Accident Case?
Expert testimony plays a vital role in car accident cases. It helps to establish the facts of the case, such as how the accident occurred and what type of injuries were sustained. It also verifies the monetary value of the injured party’s damages, such as future medical expenses and other financial losses. Expert witnesses are[…] Read More
27,000 Peloton Bikes Recalled After Pedal Breakages and Injuries
Peloton, an indoor exercise bike with online streaming classes, recently announced a recall on clip-in pedals found on over 27,000 of their bikes. The recalled pedals are on bikes that were sold between July 2013 and May 2016. Peloton received over 120 reports of pedal breakages and 16 injuries, five of which required medical care.[…] Read More
What Must Be Proven in a Products Liability Lawsuit?
Consumers trust that the goods they purchase are safe to use. They rightly assume products sold to the public have been designed and assembled in ways that make them safe. Yet, every year in the United States, thousands of foods, toys, electronics, and other products are recalled because they are hazardous to the public. Under[…] Read More
Recall of Toxic Hand Sanitizers
During the early weeks of the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country, certain products used to prevent transmission quickly became hard to find. Face coverings, disinfectant products, and hand sanitizer were in short supply. In the rush to replenish these supplies, some manufacturers produced highly toxic hand sanitizers that could result in[…] Read More
What Should I Do If I Am Injured by a Foreign Defective Product?
The United States consumer market is no stranger to goods produced by foreign manufacturers. From cars to electronics, most Americans are likely to purchase or use products made outside of the country on a regular basis. Unfortunately, these products may not always be safe. Does an individual have any legal recourse when hurt by a[…] Read More
What is Breach of Warranty in Products Liability Claims?
When an individual is seriously injured by a product, he or she may have the option of bringing a products liability claim to recover damages. There are three different sets of circumstances that can apply to these cases, including strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. For strict products liability, the plaintiff is not required[…] Read More
Child Deaths Related to Defective Products Increase
The death of a child is a horrific event that no parent should ever have to suffer through. Over the last few years, the death rate of children dying from recalled children’s products has grown at a significant pace. The nonprofit, Kids in Danger, reported that in 2019, there were 38 deaths compared to zero[…] Read More