Product liability is a complex area of personal-injury law, and the success of a claim hinges on the strength of the evidence. Claimants not only must prove that they suffered an injury, but they also must tie the injury to a specific product defect, and prove that they were using the product as a reasonable person would have used it. Companies that design, manufacture and sell products often have legal teams to defend them against
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Product liability is a complex area of personal-injury law, and the success of a claim hinges on the strength of the evidence. Claimants not only must prove that they suffered…
Every year, there seems to be an “it” product that becomes wildly popular with consumers. Sometimes it’s a toy or a smartphone, sometimes it’s an article of clothing or new kitchen appliance. The most recent “it” item could be the hoverboard. Hoverboards have become quite popular in recent months and a quick search online brings up tens of thousands of videos of people using the mobile gadget. Unfortunately for many new owners of hoverboards, using
Continue readingConsumer Product Safety Commission investigating hoverboards
It was supposed to be “the” gift for Christmas last year. Just before the gift-giving holiday, though, reports started coming in about the hoverboard bursting in to flames when charging. That was quickly followed by video compilations of people falling when using the hoverboard.
Continue readingHow can I tell if my child’s car seat is safe?
When you have a child, keeping your precious bundle of joy safe is critical. One way that you can do this is to ensure that the car seat you use for your little one is safe. There are several points that you have to consider if you are trying to decide if the car seat is suitable for your child.
Continue readingAre all unsafe products considered defective?
Let’s imagine a scenario where you are cooking breakfast. You cut up some vegetables for an omelet, pop some bread in the toaster and turn on the coffeemaker. If at some point in this process, you get hurt because of one of the tools or appliances you are working with, you may have questions about whether or not that product is defective.
Continue readingA closer look at the defective Takata airbag recall
In Florida, as is the case in other states, consumers have expectations about the products they buy, particularly regarding the product’s safety and whether it will cause the consumer harm. We assume that if a product is available for purchase, it has been carefully vetted by the company product testing department, as well as by the federal government, and meets even the strictest of safety standards.
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Do You Have a Product Liability Case? Orlando Negligence Lawyer Explains
When consumers purchase a product, they have certain expectations. They expect the item to function as advertised, and more important, they trust that the product will be safe to use as intended. Unfortunately, there are several issues that may affect a product between the design phase and its use by consumers. One small oversight can lead to serious injuries or worse. Fortunately, victims of product defects may be able to recover compensation from the at-fault
Continue readingDefective medical equipment can lead to serious complications
Going to the hospital for surgery can be a very frightening and stressful experience, whether your procedure is relatively simple and routine or very complex. People can be nervous about complications and worry about whether a procedure will actually make them feel better. Thankfully, many operations go smoothly and patients leave the hospital feeling better and in better health. However, even if everything goes as planned and there are no complications, patients can still suffer
Continue readingWhat types of defect can lead to legal action?
If you are using a tool, toy or other product when it suddenly breaks or does something unexpected, you could be in a position to get seriously hurt. In these situations, people can be severely cut, burned or even suffer extensive nerve or brain damage. Considering all the damage that can be done by a dangerous or defective product, it makes sense that there are legal measures in place to protect victims of these products.
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