While the laws applicable to defective product cases varies from state to state, there are three legal theories common to all jurisdictions which may form the basis of a successful product liability case:
(1) Manufacturing defect. In such cases the injury was caused as a result of defect in the manufacture of the product. An example [...]
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The Basis of a Product Liability Lawsuit
October 27th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Personal Injury · Product Liability Lawsuits
Do you have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
October 24th, 2008 · No Comments
There is a large body of law that governs your right to recover for personal injuries you sustained.
First, some basic questions:
What caused the injury?
If it was an auto accident, you’ll want to visit our section on Auto Accidents.
Was it a swimming or boating accident?
A bus, train or plane accident?
A “slip and fall”?
A defective or dangerous [...]
Tags: Personal Injury · Personal Injury Lawyers · Product Liability Lawsuits
You Should File ASAP in a Product Liability Case
October 12th, 2008 · No Comments
All states have some form of “statute of limitations“, which strictly limits the time you have to file a lawsuit. A valid claim filed after the statute is usually denied. As a result, if you think that you may have been injured from a defective product, you should seek the advice of an attorney at [...]
Tags: Personal Injury · Product Liability Lawsuits
Toddler Dies From Being Strangled By Soccer Net
September 18th, 2008 · No Comments
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 190,000 MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals after a young child became entangled in a net and was strangled to death. The agency recalled the goals, distributed by Regent Sports Corp. of Hauppauge, N.Y and sold nationwide, because they say the netting has dangerous sized gaps; The gaps [...]