When consumers pop by a local store to pick up a few things, when workers arrive at their employer’s place of business to start a shift and when children open new toys during birthday celebrations, these people generally trust that the products they’ll soon be...
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Damages available if you’ve been injured by a power tool
When you buy something to use for a specific purpose, you have the right to expect it to work as advertised. This is especially important when you’re buying something that has a significant safety risk if it fails. You need to know that you can trust them to be safe...
2 elements you’ll need to prove in a defective product claim
When you buy an item, you expect it to work as the manufacturer claims it should. If you get hurt while using a product per the manufacturer or distributor’s instructions, you deserve justice. A product liability claim is intended to hold a manufacturer or distributor...
Product liability and your construction injury
Those who enter the construction industry know that it has its fair share of workplace injury hazards. Still, the industry pays good wages, attracting many prospective workers to this potentially dangerous occupation. Most construction companies must provide workers’...
What evidence do you need in your defective product claim?
Various laws exist to protect consumers against injuries caused by defective products. If you or your loved one sustained injuries from a product due to flaws in its design, manufacture or failure to warn about possible risks, you can bring a defective product claim...
Does a recall affect your rights when hurt by a product?
Companies typically put a lot of effort into designing a product to make it foolproof. They then usually need to invest in quality control measures at their manufacturing facilities to ensure that every item they produce meets the same standards. Unfortunately, some...
Could your exercise equipment put your children at risk?
People add a home gym in their basements or home office because they want to focus on their health and well-being. Unfortunately, the very same devices that adults use to keep their bodies in top shape can potentially endanger any children living in the home. Any...
The dangers associated with retailers not following bike-assembly safety standards
You've likely seen pre-assembled bikes available for purchase at sporting goods stores, local bicycle shops or big-box retailers. What you may not have realized is that there are specific safety standards to which retailers must adhere when assembling bikes for public...
Could your tires spontaneously rupture while you drive?
All sorts of dangerous things can happen when you’re in a motor vehicle. You might cross paths with a driver who's drunk or distracted. You could hit a patch of slick road that results in loss of control over the vehicle. You might even have to swerve because an...
Can a gun fire on its own?
Gun safety is extremely important. Students are typically told to treat every gun as if it is loaded at all times. They are told to keep their finger off the trigger until right before the shot. They’re instructed to use the gun as safely as possible in all settings....