By: William Turley | 2010-12-30 | Law Under California law, a product contains a manufacturing defect if the product differs from the manufacturer's design or specifications or from other typical units of the same product line. In general, a manufacturing or production defect is readily identifiable because a defective product is one that differs from the manufacturer's intended result or from other ostensibly identical units of the same product line. read more
By: Joseph Devine | 2010-03-27 | Personal injury This article discusses the dangers of defective products and the difference between design errors and manufacturing defects. When a person buys a product from a store or other retail source, he or she often has a reasonable expectation that the product will perform as advertised and will not cause them unforeseen harm. Consumer products are usually subjected to a battery of tests to make sure they are safe for use, but there may be issues that arise once the product goes to production and is produced for mass consumption. read more
By: William Turley | 2010-11-26 | Law Some dangerous products are improperly designed or engineered, while others have manufacturing defects which lead to dangerous products. Under the consumer expectation test an injured victim claims the product's design was defective because the product did not perform as safely as an ordinary consumer would have expected it to perform. read more
By: William Turley | 2010-11-04 | Law In the last five years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced 18 recalls involving more than 9 million drop-side cribs. However, the CPSC's recalls have not been successful in removing millions of dangerous cribs from the marketplace and your homes. We know this because infant crib deaths and serious injuries continue to mount. We also know these infant deaths and injuries are completely preventable. read more
By: Bella Holly | 2010-04-02 | Law Ordinarily, when we buy a product at the store, we trust that the manufacturer is providing a safe, legitimate product. But have you noticed that some products contain a warning message on the outside of the packaging? Sometimes a warning such as "could cause choking" may seem a little funny to us, especially if it's an item that doesn't typically go near the mouth; but the reality is that someone has likely suffered from choking due to that product and has complained that the company should state the product's hazard. read more
By: Jessica Thomson | 2010-10-19 | Business Injuries by defective products are claimable as they are mistake on part of the manufacturer/retailer. Be it out of court settlement or verdict through a court, everyone wants it quick and easy. Before you file a product liability claim, you need to get it assessed by a lawyer who is an expert in this filed and need to do it quickly, for time plays an important factor in such cases. read more
By: Allek | 2011-02-21 | Law Handling a product liability case on your own is not an easy task. You need to get a lawyer specializing in this domain of the laws. read more
By: Phoenix Delray | 2010-12-23 | Article Marketing This article gives some tips on searching for professional bankruptcy lawyers in San Diego. read more
By: Joseph Devine | 2010-03-28 | Personal injury Our society is based largely on a free-market platform in which goods and services are exchanged for money. When people purchase a product, they have a reasonable expectation that it will perform as advertised by the manufacturer and store owner. If a product does not perform the duties advertised, the individual who purchased the item can hold the manufacturer accountable for repairs or a complete refund. This article discusses defective products and how to pursue legal action if you are injured by a defective item. read more
By: Steven Medvin | 2010-09-25 | Law A defective product is defined as that which causes some injury or damage to person as a result of some flaw or weakness in the product, its labeling, or the way the product was used. read more
By: Anesh Kumar | 2012-11-22 | Personal injury At every aspect, everyone is a consumer of many different products and services that we get around us. And we expect the product to be safe and well utilized since we pay for it, nevertheless there exists situations when a person is harmed by a defective product, hence every affected consumer is legally eligible to claim compensation under product liability law from the person who manufactures or read more
By: Robert Reeves | 2011-07-22 | Personal injury San Diego personal injury lawyer is an essential legal help you can avail if you've just met with an accident and need financial help. To get compensated from a personal injury inflicted upon you, you need an experienced lawyer to win your cases. read more
By: | 2010-04-14 | Automotive The dangers of automotive defects relating to tires, airbags, or brakes are fairly apparent to most drivers. It's hard to overlook the possible consequences of a blow out, non-responsive airbag, or being unable to stop your vehicle. Even so, some potentially dangerous defects do not receive the attention that they deserve. read more
By: Gemma-Leigh Garner | 2010-03-31 | Insurance Product liability insurance is a necessity for businesses that make, distribute, or sell items to the public. What happens when a member of the public suffers personal injury or other damages when a product malfunctions is that they sue the manufacturer, the distributor, and the store that advertised and sold the product to them. A court may release one of more of the entities being sued from responsibility, but insurance is still needed to cover the costs of being found innocent. read more
By: James Blatt | 2011-02-10 | Law If a defective product is the cause of your injuries, it is important to seek legal advice and counsel without any delay to get adequate damage recovery. read more