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…