Recalls from automakers are unfortunately common. There are many parts and pieces to a vehicle that can have issues, which is why recalls happen so often. Hyundai and Kia have had a bad run recently with multiple recalls, but the latest is the most concerning because...
Product Liability
Recalled youth ATV poses multiple injury risks
In California, children under the age of 16 cannot drive a car, but they can operate an all-terrain vehicle. Since children under the age of 14 must have adult supervision when operating an ATV, the hobby is one that many families enjoy together. For safety's sake,...
What defects can cause risky products?
In today's society, there are many unique and diverse products and plenty of consumers to purchase them. Though we all expect to purchase products that are safe for public consumption, there are situations in which dangers shine through. This is particularly true when...
The NHTSA takes vehicle safety defects seriously
The massive recalls by auto manufacturers in recent years have alerted the public to the idea that their vehicles — even the new models — may not be safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains that safety defects are flaws in the vehicle or its...
Who benefits from a pacemaker and signs of failure
California residents with a medical device that helps their heart may experience catastrophic consequences if the device fails. If a loved one died or experienced severe injury due to manufacturer defects, there may be compensation options. According to the Cleveland...
Can retailers protect consumers from dangerous products?
Manufacturers create products and should assume complete responsibility for the safety of the products you use. However, negligence or careless oversight could mean faulty products occasionally make their way to store shelves. Retailers also uphold the responsibility...
Strict liability in defective product cases
Product liability is the legal theory that allows injured people to hold designers, manufacturers and others liable for their damages after they are injured by a defective consumer product. It can be applied in cases involving unsafe toys, defective automobiles,...
Johnson & Johnson ending production of talcum-based powders
Many people in the Sacramento area have used baby powder throughout their lives. Baby powder has been sold to consumers for decades and has been promoted as a necessity for babies and adults alike. But the reality is that the talcum powder was actually a dangerous...
Understanding who is responsible for defective products
This blog recently discussed the serious nature of dangerous and defective products and the harm they can cause to victims. Important legal remedies are available to victims of dangerous or defective products, which is why injury victims should be aware of who may be...