Gasoline-powered cars work by burning fuel, but that doesn’t mean they’re impervious to accidental fires. Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of 125,322 vehicles over a potential fire risk. According to a release from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...