The rise of online sales has opened the door up for the craft market. While craft shows do still exist, many people have turned to online sellers where they can list products, find customers all over the country -- or all over the world -- and then ship them out. This...
Products Liability
Product liability claims can come from design flaw injuries
In our last blog post, we discussed what is required by law to be present in consumer warranties. Those warranties are important to consumers, and they can play a part in product liability claims if a consumer is harmed by a product. That, however, is only one part of...
What does federal law require in consumer warranties?
Companies providing services and products aren't legally required to provide warranty coverage. If they do offer a warranty, however, they have to follow federal guidelines spelled out in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which was originally enacted in 1975.One of the...
Take action if you have been poisoned by lead
Prior to 1978, residential homes were often painted with lead paint. In 1978, the government banned the use of this type of paint in homes because it was determined that the lead in the paint posed a danger. That didn't mean that lead paint was removed from the homes...
Defective medical devices and products can cause great harm
Medical devices and products, such as surgical implants, organ transplants, prosthetics and equipment, are crucial components of medical care in the United States. In many cases, these items are used without any adverse reactions. There are some instances in which...
Defects in design can lead to serious injuries
The design phase of developing a new product requires that the designer take the time to ensure that the product is safe for the public to use. When the designer tries to move through the process too quickly or without enough thought, there is a chance that the...
You can take action when you are injured by a product
Products that are sold to the public should be safe to use. In some cases, such as with power tools, special care is needed to ensure that the user remains safe. When it comes to product liability claims, it is important to investigate the incident to determine if...
What happens if an inherently dangerous product causes an injury?
In the past, we've talked about how manufacturers and other companies have an obligation to provide safe products to consumers. If a defective or dangerous product can be linked to consumer injuries, then the companies in question might be held liable for any damage....
What are the types of defects that can occur in products?
It is important that any product that is sold to consumers is as safe as possible. This means that the products must be designed and manufactured with safety in mind. It also means that the instructions, including the warnings for the products, must properly convey...
Don’t let companies get away with selling dangerous products
As we discussed last week, defects in manufacturing can lead to death or injuries. When you are thinking about product liability claims, you have to realize that these cases stem from injuries that occur when the products are being used as they are intended. We know...