Category Archives: Product Liability
Do I Have An Alabama Product Liability Claim?
When a product injures a person, many of the questions asked tend to revolve around whether the product was safe to begin with. While consumers have a duty to not misuse a product or take unnecessary risks with it, a manufacturer does have the duty to produce items which are neither defective nor dangerous… Read More »
Product Liability Cases In Alabama
Product liability is a legal doctrine that aims to hold product developers, manufacturers and sellers liable if a dangerous product makes it to the public. People injured by defective products have the right to seek compensation for what they have been through, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine the nature of the… Read More »
Common Vehicle Defects That May Give Rise to a Product Liability Lawsuit
Cars are an essential form of transport, and car owners reasonably expect their vehicles to be safe and reliable during travel. This expectation comes from the requirements placed on auto manufacturers to safety test vehicles and correct design flaws prior to production. Even with these safety requirements, some auto parts are discovered to be… Read More »
Dangerous Toys And Product Liability Lawsuits In Birmingham
It is critical for anyone in Birmingham who is purchasing toys for children to be aware of defects and serious injury risks. While most of us do not often think about the hazards posed by toys, both recalled toys, as well as toys with certain known hazards, can result in serious child injuries. Any… Read More »
How Do I Know If I Have A Product Defect Claim?
It can be alarming to learn that a product you own has been recalled and/or caused serious and life-threatening injuries to consumers. If you own a recalled product, or were injured after using a consumer product, how can you know if you have a legitimate product defect claim? The best way to determine if… Read More »
Product Liability And Furniture Tip-Overs: What You Should Know
Consumer products can contain defects that may result in serious injuries, some of which pose an increased risk of harm to children. Some examples could include children sustaining serious injuries after swallowing small components of consumer products, such as batteries, or suffocation-related injuries associated with defective clothing or bedding. One common product defect affecting… Read More »
Product Safety Recalls
If you are concerned about injury caused by a potentially defective product, it is important to be aware of products that are often subject to safety recalls. While it is impossible to predict with certainty what types of products may be subject to a recall, you can learn about commonly recalled products and how… Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Product Liability Cases?
Consumers in and around Birmingham, Alabama should be able to purchase products without worrying about hazardous defects that pose serious personal injury risks. Yet consumer products are recalled with some regularity due to safety defects, and many products cause harm before they are even recalled. When a product intended for consumers causes a serious… Read More »
Jury awards $6.8 million to family in mesothelioma case
A Boston-area jury has awarded $6.8 million to the family of a man who died of mesothelioma, holding New England Insulation liable for the man’s exposure to asbestos dust when he did part-time insulation work in his youth, the family’s attorneys announced Thursday. Plaintiff Amy Ross, suing on behalf of herself and as the… Read More »
