Product Liability
Parents Beware: Dangerous, recalled toys are still on sale
– Share this list of recalled toys with family and friends to help keep your children safe Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the “Trouble in Toyland” research group has released its report on the most dangerous recalled…
Continue ReadingMillions of air fryers and pressure cookers are being recalled for burn and fire hazards
– Popular brands of air fryers and pressure cookers are overheating and malfunctioning, leading to serious burns, fires, and explosions They are the latest obsession in the culinary industry—air fryers and pressure cookers. Small countertop appliances that make food prep…
Continue ReadingUrgent Safety Warning for Treadmills and Children
Dozens of children seriously injured and one killed by popular in-home treadmill Life in Tampa has changed drastically since the coronavirus. From remote work and school schedules to new ways to attend events and connect with others, COVID-19 has had…
Continue ReadingShopping online for the holidays? These recalled toys pose safety risk for kids.
Recalled toys to avoid purchasing this holiday season This year continues to be a roller coaster, and the holiday season will be no different. The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the retail industry – many stores and malls have temporarily…
Continue ReadingBACK TO SCHOOL: Is refurbishing a football helmet enough to keep athletes safe?
The helmet: the last piece of equipment a football player puts on his body before entering a game and, yet, by far the most important. And at a time when sports-related concussion concerns have been heightened by links to chronic…
Continue ReadingI Was Injured by a Dangerous Product: Who Is Liable?
Many variables can make litigating product liability cases difficult. The most important aspect of a product liability case, and any other personal injury case, for that matter, is determining liability. If you are the plaintiff in a product liability case,…
Continue ReadingNissan Recalls 47,000 Cars Due to Defective Brakes
Nissan has issued a recall of almost 47,000 of their electric vehicles (LEAF) due to defective brake system. U.S safety regulators have confirmed the problem is inside the cars’ electronic brake booster. “During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the…
Continue ReadingLargest Vehicle Recall in History Continues to Grow
Last year, we saw the largest vehicle recall in history involving defective airbags installed by Tataka Co., but the issue is far from over. At least five more airbag-related recalls were announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
Continue ReadingHoverboards: A Popular Holiday Gift that Can Catch Fire and Explode
They are calling it the hottest Christmas gift this year, the hoverboards, but be careful because they can literally get so hot they can catch fire. In the last month, there has been several reports across the country about these…
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