Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles
In the middle of January Toyota made an announcement that it would be recalling 1.7 million vehicles because of faulty passenger airbag inflators. Unfortunately, vehicle recalls just like this one are more common of an occurrence than many people realize. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are in place to keep both passengers and drivers […]
From Romaine Lettuce to Turkey: What You Need to Know About Product Defect Claims
With the recent recalls of Romaine lettuce and Jennie-O Turkeys as a result of salmonella and E. coli there are lots of questions swirling around. The second question after, “Did I buy some romaine lettuce or turkey lately?” is more than likely what to do next if you have purchased and ingested these foods. One […]
Graco Recalls Car Seats!
At the end of May, popular car seat manufacturer, Graco, announced they were recalling more than 25,000 car seats based on evidence that they may not properly restrain children in the event of an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Graco My Ride 65 car seat failed to meet safety […]
Why You Should Pay Attention to Vehicle Recalls
Vehicle recalls and defects happen more often than many people realize, which can create a real problem for consumers. Many vehicle recalls are minor, but not all, which is why it is important for car owners to pay attention to the news and watch for brand-specific recalls. Not only are vehicle recalls and defects a […]
What Should You Do If You’ve Been Injured By a Defective Product?
People get injured for a wide range of reasons every single day in the United States. From car accidents to construction worksite accidents and injuries from defective products, there are many incidents that can lead to a personal injury lawsuit. As consumers, we expect the products we buy to be safe and well-made. When they […]
Are Safety Recalls and Warnings Enough in The Case of Defective Products?
In August of this year, several of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone’s exploded around the same time, globally. Engineers at Samsung thought that the battery was the problem so they issued a recall for Galaxy Note 7 fitted with the old batteries and continued to ship out new Galaxy Note 7 phones fitted with batteries […]
Understanding the Different Types of Product Liability
Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If […]
Understanding the Different Types of Product Liability
Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If […]
Auto Recalls and Your Rights
Auto recalls are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially these days. Whether due to a manufacturer’s defect or a failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, auto recalls happen all the time. One of the most widely publicized cases surrounds Takata airbags. You may have heard about this case in the news, but […]
Auto Recalls and Your Rights
Auto recalls are an unfortunately common occurrence, especially these days. Whether due to a manufacturer’s defect or a failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, auto recalls happen all the time. One of the most widely publicized cases surrounds Takata airbags. You may have heard about this case in the news, but […]