Defective & Dangerous Products Legal Guides (21 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Defective or dangerous products are those that cause illness, injury, property damage, or death.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products about 1 year ago.

Written by Jason Eric Kipness
Below is a brief explanation of defective product and products liability law in Texas.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by R. Michael Bomberger
Every bicycle accident is different, and many times victims do not consider the bicycle itself as a potential cause or contributing cause to an accident. This guide offers information about bicycle accidents caused by defective bicycles or bicycle parts, and victims’ rights to compensation.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 25 days ago.

Written by Taras S. Rudnitsky
A car safety defect can lead to serious personal injuries in an accident. Defects in airbags, seat belts, tires and other components can have deadly consequences. These 7 questions will help you choose a qualified lawyer, because the wrong lawyer can hurt you more than the accident.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products about 1 year ago.

Written by Taras S. Rudnitsky
Air bags deploy at over 200 mph. Defective air bags have caused head injuries, blindness, neck and spinal cord injuries / paralysis, chest injuries and many others. This guide will help you to determine if your air bag performed properly in an accident.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 12 months ago.

Written by Taras S. Rudnitsky
Very few victims know right away that an automotive defect played a role in their accident, since they assume the collision caused their injuries. If your injuries are more serious than you might expect from your accident, here are some ways to determine if a car defect caused your injuries.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 12 months ago.

Written by Justin Allen Hill
There are many automotive defects that cause people to be killed or seriously injured. A vehicle may be defective because it did not include safety features that were available or a safety feature did not properly perform. The following are some common defects encountered in our practice.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 7 months ago.

Written by R. Michael Bomberger
An accident that killed four people in San Diego County in August 2009, involving a 2009 Lexus ES350, was likely a factor in Toyota Motor Corp’s “urgent” recall of more than 3.9 million vehicles on Sept. 29, 2009. This guide explains Toyota’s biggest recall ever & the recent events that prompted it.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products about 1 month ago.

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Product liability is the idea that a manufacturer is responsible if they make a defective product that causes someone harm. Suppliers/retailers can also be held liable. Here are some considerations to help you determine if you might have a case.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Jon L Gelman
At a recent hearing of the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Max Baucus presented a report revealing that the Federal government failed to take the appropriate action to declare Libby, Montana a public health emergency in 2002.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Robert Friedman
To prevent the deadly underwater entrapment of children caused by suction from pool drains, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 regulates drains in public swimming pools.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jonathan P. Groth
As most of us fight the crowds in stores this holiday season don't leave common sense at home. You've heard the scare about toxic chemicals, unsafe designs and packaging, so what can you do to keep your family and friends safe.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 11 months ago.

Written by Joshua M King
This guide will help you in choosing the right lawyer to handle your mesothelioma case.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jon L Gelman
The US Supreme Court has decided to review a decision interpreting a 1986 Bankruptcy confirmation plan order. The order formed the basis of a settlement by Travelers Insurance Company to resolve claims against it for conspiracy in concealing information about the dangers of asbestos.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jon L Gelman
Asbestos-related disease was reported in industry more than 70 years ago.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jon L Gelman
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, New York., announced the recall to replace missing safety pegs involving 985,000 drop side cribs. Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Justin Allen Hill
Rollovers are dangerous incidents and have a higher fatality rate than other kinds of crashes. Of the nearly 11 million passenger car, SUV, pickup and van crashes in 2002, only 3% involved a rollover. However, rollovers accounted for nearly 33% of all deaths from passenger vehicle crashes.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 7 months ago.

Written by Stephen John Estey
The FDA has warned consumers to stop using Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs due to the risk of suffering anosmia (total loss of smell). This legal guide offers information to those who have completely or significantly lost their sense of smell after using Zicam.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Richard Raymond Schlueter
It can be a daunting challenge after successfully litigating a matter against a Chinese manufacturer to collect. Enforceability of the judgment in the foreign jurisdiction is rarely an option. Creative thinking to gain a successful outcome for your client is required.
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 5 months ago.

Written by Ronald C. Eddins
Knowing what questions to ask a mesothelioma lawyer can also be tough. Your attorney should represent you with integrity and compassion. Here are the 5 most important questions to ask a mesothelioma lawyer:
Posted in Defective / Dangerous Products 4 months ago.