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What is a Defective Product Liability Claim and How Does It Work?

Every day, Californians rely on products they expect to be safe, from vehicles and household appliances to medical devices and children’s toys. When one of those products is defective and causes an injury, the consequences can be life-changing. A defective product liability claim allows injured consumers to seek compensation from the companies responsible for designing,… Continue reading What is a Defective Product Liability Claim and How Does It Work?

Can You Sue for Punitive Damages in a Product Liability Case?

Yes, you can sue for punitive damages in a product liability case, or any other injury case for that matter. If the victim presents clear and convincing evidence that the defendant intentionally disregarded a known risk, the court may award punitive damages. Punitive damages may also be available when a product contains a dangerous design… Continue reading Can You Sue for Punitive Damages in a Product Liability Case?

Defective Pool Equipment and Product Liability Claims

Defective pool equipment may kill or seriously injure hundreds or thousands of people. Largely for this reason, California strongly protects victims who sustain injuries due to faulty pool components. These defective components include drains that create invisible riptides which suck swimmers below the waves, filters that don’t properly screen contaminants, and pumps that back up… Continue reading Defective Pool Equipment and Product Liability Claims

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Product liability law, which is also known as strict liability law, applies when a dangerous or defective product causes injury. As outlined below, the product defect is usually a design or manufacturing defect. Also as outlined below, that defect must substantially cause injury in order for product liability law to apply. MacPherson v. Buick Motor… Continue reading My test blog

What is Product Liability Law and When Does It Apply?

Product liability law, which is also known as strict liability law, applies when a dangerous or defective product causes injury. As outlined below, the product defect is usually a design or manufacturing defect. Also as outlined below, that defect must substantially cause injury in order for product liability law to apply. The rationale behind product… Continue reading What is Product Liability Law and When Does It Apply?

Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?

Yes, nursing homes are liable (legally responsible) for falls. Nursing homes have a duty of care to provide safe and secure environments, especially when vulnerable people, like older adults in poor health, are concerned. If a breach of care causes injury, the nursing home is liable for damages (compensation). Common breaches of fall safety care… Continue reading Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?

Common Job Injury Nonsubscriber Claims

We sincerely apologize for the Legalese in this blog’s title. But we thought it might get your attention. If that didn’t work, this statistic might. Worldwide, over two million workers sustain on-the-job injuries every year. California, like most other states, has a mandatory workers’ compensation law. Businesses with more than a certain number of employees… Continue reading Common Job Injury Nonsubscriber Claims

What You Should Know About Amusement Park Injuries

In normal years, American theme parks welcome about 300 million visitors every year. Most of these patrons experience no issues. But the number of amusement park injuries has increased in recent years, especially at water parks. Injuries at these parks are especially common at mixed-use theme parks which have some roller coaster-type rides as well… Continue reading What You Should Know About Amusement Park Injuries

A Closer Look at Fireworks Injuries During New Year Celebrations

In ancient times, the Chinese used fireworks to ward off evil spirits. Therefore, shooting off fireworks seemed like a good way to celebrate the new year. This tradition continues today. Unfortunately, the fireworks used today aren’t much different from those first Chinese fireworks. So, the injury risk is high. As outlined below, fireworks can cause… Continue reading A Closer Look at Fireworks Injuries During New Year Celebrations

Blue Bell Beware – Ice Cream Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Ice Cream Recalled Due To Possible Listeria On Match 13, 2015, reports came in on the Blue Bell recall of its ice cream bars over concerns to possible ties to a listeria outbreak, though at the time unconfirmed. Within a few weeks, the CDC confirmed the connection between the listeria outbreak and the ice cream… Continue reading Blue Bell Beware – Ice Cream Recall Over Listeria Concerns