Most American households have multiple pieces of furniture. Customers expect them to be long-lasting and safe because of the high price tag. Nobody ever thinks their furniture, such as bookcases or chairs, will harm them or their kids. Despite this, thousands of...
Product Liability
Product liability claims for construction-related injuries
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous professions. Every year, construction workers suffer from various injuries and fatalities due to accidents on construction sites. Although there is a workers' compensation system to help cover the costs of these...
Medical evidence could help your product liability claim
Manufacturers have a legal obligation to ensure the products they release to consumers are safe and do not pose an unnecessary danger when used for their intended purpose. Therefore, you could be entitled to compensation if a defective product harmed you. Such defects...
Recalled aromatic candles can pose fire and laceration risks
If you spend $32 on a single candle, you expect that candle to burn smoothly and smell wonderful. The reason people spend so much money on name-brand candles is for the fragrance and the way these products can enhance a living space. Unfortunately, a popular brand of...
Online marketplaces may have liability for products they sell
The National Law Review suggests that a recent California appellate court decision may open a door to hold online retail platforms liable for products they sell. This decision involved a consumer injured by a faulty battery sold by Amazon. Online platforms may play...
Product liability and children’s toys
The thought of your child’s favorite toy causing an injury may seem preposterous. Yet we have seen unsafe toys cause injuries to children in Ohio. Product liability applies to the parties in the chain of manufacture for damage that products cause to consumers. Toys...
Undeclared allergen could lead to product liability claims
Having allergies can be difficult. Food allergies in particular can have serious effects on a person, which is why proper labeling of foods and food products is essential. However, some products may be mislabeled or fail to have declared allergens on the packaging. If...
Plastic in hamburger buns could lead to product liability claims
Because most people do not have the time, skills or means to make everything they need in life, they purchase items from stores. While the majority of products are useful and safe, there are instances in which issues with a particular product could pose serious risks...
Injuries from trampoline defect may mean product liability claims
Many people purchase items knowing that there is some inherent risk with using them. Typically, if individuals use a product properly, the risks are mitigated. However, when the product also has a defect or other issue that makes it more dangerous, consumers could...
E. coli risk could lead to product liability claims
Most people do their grocery shopping without much thought and consider it a mundane activity. They may have certain brands that they gravitate toward due to taste or quality preference, but they may not think about whether the ingredients may have been contaminated....