Who is Liable for Defective Medical Device Injuries?
July 20, 2018Last year, the FDA issued more than 3,000 recalls of defective medical devices. Dozens of the recalled devices were Class I recalls, reserved for defective medical products that pose a reasonable likelihood of causing serious injury or wrongful death. With this many known defective and dangerous devices on the market, it is easy to understand […]
Read MoreInherently Dangerous Products Can Cause Major Injuries
July 17, 2018For consumers, inherently dangerous products create a hazardous and often unknown risk of product liability injuries. We expect businesses, manufacturers, and suppliers to provide safe, reliable, and tested products. When they cut corners, it is innocent consumers who suffer. While not all product liability cases involve inherently dangerous products, many do. Understanding how these products […]
Read MoreClass Action Product Liability Lawsuits: What You Should Know
July 7, 2018When manufacturers or suppliers create products that cause the same types of injuries to numerous people, attorneys representing the injured plaintiffs may have reason to pursue a class action claim. Class action lawsuits against product makers and sellers can be an effective tool for protecting innocent consumers against greedy, negligent, or fraudulent businesses. But making […]
Read MoreConsumer Protection: Product Liability Law in Action
June 16, 2018Consumer protection is essential to preventing personal injuries and wrongful deaths. Government agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission do fantastic work overseeing businesses and taking action when unsafe products enter the marketplace. But, despite their efforts, consumers continue to suffer. The CPSC has existed for almost fifty years, and yet dangerous products, contaminated food, […]
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Ohio Liability Law: Who is Liable for Dangerous Products?
May 30, 2018Liability law in Ohio allows people injured by a dangerous product to pursue legal action for their injuries. But determining who may be held liable for dangerous products and the damages they cause is not always simple. Vehicles, appliances, tools, and other consumer products may cause injuries for a variety of reasons. Pursuing legal action […]
Read MoreConsumer Product Recalls and Product Liability Lawsuits
May 24, 2018A quick scan of the latest recalls on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website shows how frequently dangerous consumer products injure unsuspecting users. Bicycles, cabinets, power tools, safety equipment, and so much more—practically every type of product imaginable has been subject to a recall because the product caused harm to consumers. As advocates for consumers, […]
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