Consumers have the right to expect that the products they buy are safe to use. Conversely, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have a duty to ensure that the products they create, distribute, and sell to consumers are safe. When a consumer is injured by a defective product, they are entitled to pursue a product liability claim […]
Those who design, manufacture, distribute, or sell products, but fail to adequately warn consumers of the dangers associated with using those products, can be held liable for the injuries a person sustains when using one of their products. This is referred to as “a failure to warn”, and can form the basis of a defective […]
When a person is injured by a defective product, the manufacturer, the distributor, the wholesaler, and the retailer may all be held liable to compensate the injured party for any resulting medical bills, lost wages and income, pain and suffering, and other losses. There are 4 types of defects that may form the basis for […]
A product liability claim is a personal injury claim that involves injuries or damages caused by a defective product. Some of the most common types of product liability claims involve injuries or damages caused by the following situations: A machine that malfunctions during use; Failure to add safety features to a product where it is […]
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product in California, you should consult with an experienced California personal injury lawyer who has experience handling cases involving defective products. You may be entitled to recover substantial compensation. Generally, a person who suffers an injury stemming from a defective or harmful product […]
If you have been injured by a defective product in California, you may not know what to do next. And, you are probably worried about your injuries and how you will pay for the medical treatment you need. You may be asking: “What about my lost wages and pain and suffering?” “Can I file a lawsuit […]
Defects can make products dangerous, rather than helpful. In a nutshell, a product is defective if it did not perform as safely as an ordinary consumer would have expected at the time of use. Product liability is the area of personal injury law that deals with liability for damages caused by defective products. This area […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates around 1.5 million Americans will sustain a brain injury each year. The causes of these injuries vary from car crashes to workplace accidents, from sports injuries to injuries caused by violent attacks. No matter the cause, the effects of brain injuries can be drastic, including severe concussions and […]
If you’ve suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you have a couple legal avenues to recover compensation: filing for workers’ compensation, or filing a personal injury claim. The route you take depends on the circumstances of the accident. Here’s a quick overview of each process to help you determine which is the right approach […]
When you’ve suffered burn injuries, you may be able to recover damages via a personal injury or worker’s compensation claim. How much you can recover will depend on the specific details of the incident and how severe your injuries are. Your personal injury attorney will be able to evaluate the facts of your case and […]