New Jersey residents expect their car’s safety features to keep them safe. Sadly, there are sometimes instances of defective components in vehicles. Recently, it was determined that this was exactly the case with the airbags found in certain Volkswagen models. What is...
Products Liability
Design defects and products liability claims
Before a New Jersey resident starts a new project, they may first make a plan to outline the work that they will have to do. As they plan, they may consider what materials they will need and what design they will follow for their project. They may weigh different...
Recreational vehicles recalled due to defective throttle pedal
Off-road vehicles are a fun way to explore the great outdoors. Burlington County owners of recreational vehicles naturally expect that the vehicle will operate the way it is supposed to. However, that does not always happen, as shown by a recent recall.American Honda...
Roundup products liability cases hinge on specific cause
The herbicide Roundup is commonly used on lawns and on farms in Burlington County and nationwide to kill weeds. However, not all are convinced that the weedkiller is safe. In an August 2019 lawsuit, a groundskeeper who was exposed to Roundup and subsequently suffered...
Manufacturers may be responsible for unsafe chicken products
Chicken is often touted as a healthy source of lean protein. In fact, 96 percent of Americans reportedly consume chicken, and over 50 percent of these people consume chicken several times weekly. However, many people in Burlington County may have noted that there have...
Beef manufacturer issues recall after salmonella outbreak
Many people in Burlington County enjoy a good hamburger or steak dinner. We might take for granted that the food we consume is safe to eat. However, food products can be contaminated during the manufacturing process, causing some people to suffer a serious illness...
Pediatricians group: infant walkers are “inherently dangerous”
A new study reveals that 2,000 babies are injured in the U.S. each year by infant walkers. The American Academy of Pedriatrics is flat-out calling for a ban on these popular baby products.The startling statistics support the doctors’ stance that the walkers...
Should parents rethink the trampoline thing?
Nearly 20 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics took a strong stance against trampolines. Not much has changed since 1999. Statistics show that home trampolines are still widely popular and still injure tens of thousands of children.Pediatricians -- and...
Keyless cars create CO concerns in New Jersey
Although keyless ignitions are incredibly convenient and increasingly commonplace - more than half of all new vehicles are delivered with them as standard equipment - this equipment has come under increased scrutiny of late. The reason residents of Burlington County -...
Recent aircraft defects cause for concern in New Jersey
A recent cluster of aircraft failures, including an emergency landing due to a broken window on a Southwest Airlines jetliner en route to Newark, have brought aircraft defects back into the national spotlight. In New Jersey, the law requires manufacturers to design...