Product liability is a complex area of personal-injury law, and the success of a claim hinges on the strength of the evidence. Claimants not only must prove that they suffered an injury, but they also must tie the injury to…
Every year, there seems to be an “it” product that becomes wildly popular with consumers. Sometimes it’s a toy or a smartphone, sometimes it’s an article of clothing or new kitchen appliance. The most recent “it” item could be the…
It was supposed to be “the” gift for Christmas last year. Just before the gift-giving holiday, though, reports started coming in about the hoverboard bursting in to flames when charging. That was quickly followed by video compilations of people falling…
When you have a child, keeping your precious bundle of joy safe is critical. One way that you can do this is to ensure that the car seat you use for your little one is safe. There are several points…
Let’s imagine a scenario where you are cooking breakfast. You cut up some vegetables for an omelet, pop some bread in the toaster and turn on the coffeemaker. If at some point in this process, you get hurt because of…
In Florida, as is the case in other states, consumers have expectations about the products they buy, particularly regarding the product’s safety and whether it will cause the consumer harm. We assume that if a product is available for purchase,…
When consumers purchase a product, they have certain expectations. They expect the item to function as advertised, and more important, they trust that the product will be safe to use as intended. Unfortunately, there are several issues that may affect…
Going to the hospital for surgery can be a very frightening and stressful experience, whether your procedure is relatively simple and routine or very complex. People can be nervous about complications and worry about whether a procedure will actually make…
If you are using a tool, toy or other product when it suddenly breaks or does something unexpected, you could be in a position to get seriously hurt. In these situations, people can be severely cut, burned or even suffer…