A product recall is meant to protect the public, but for people already injured, a recall notice can raise more questions than answers. Many individuals wonder: Does the recall mean the company is off the hook? Can I still recover compensation? The truth is, you may...
Anything can go wrong with a product you purchased. It can break after only a few uses, or it could be dysfunctional from the start. However, not every problem with a product qualifies as a defect. Product defects are legally defined in a specific way, and you can file a lawsuit using only one of three direct claims. In this…
Depending on the circumstances, there are many possible individuals who could be held liable in a bicycle accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), biker accidents per year break down as follows: 30% were hit by a car. 17% fell while biking. 13% had an accident due to poor roadway conditions. 13% were classified as “rider error.”…
Peloton, a company known for its exercise machines, recently recalled many of its treadmills in a highly publicized move. Reports of adults, children, and even pets being injured by the brand’s Tread and Tread+ machines made the news, and Peloton responded poorly; at first claiming that no one would be hurt as long as they used the treadmills correctly. Not…
A seatbelt is your best defense against drunk drivers and other dangers on the roadway. If you get into a car crash, your seatbelt will help keep you inside the vehicle, which is important because being ejected from a vehicle is almost always fatal. Seatbelts also work with other safety devices in your car, like airbags, to prevent more serious…
If you’re taking legal action to recover for the injuries you’ve sustained from a defective product, the first step is identifying who is liable for your injuries. The person, or company, you hold accountable may be named as defendants in your claim. From the moment the product was designed to when you purchased it, some people or companies participated in…