Blog: Products Liability
- Dangerous children’s toys can cause serious injury
Mar 3, 2017
When parents are expecting a child, they usually go into baby-proofing mode. Expecting mothers and fathers examine their home and car environments to determine what may be dangerous for a child. For example, many parents will put child-safety locks and devices on doors, electrical outlets and even toilets. This ‘baby-proofing’ behavior is meant to protect their child from the dangers that could potentially exist in the most unassuming of items. Scarily for parents, this baby-proofing...Read More - Can an automobile’s design defect be responsible for injury?
Feb 1, 2017
Car accidents happen every day on Pittsburgh roads. Most accidents are due to a driver’s carelessness. In these cases, another person who is injured may be able to hold the negligent driver liable for his or her injuries. However, in some cases, an accident may not be entirely the fault of any driver. Some accidents are caused by a defect within the automobile. For instance, even a perfectly careful driver may collide with another car...Read More - We know how a products liability suit can change lives
Jan 8, 2017
With the influx of technology and manufacturing over the decades, we have hundreds of thousands of products available for purchase and use. Most operate safely and effectively without incident. However, occasionally a product malfunctions in a way that can lead to personal injury. There are ways to place a manufacturer or company liable for injuries caused by their defective products. The legal theory behind this is known as products liability. Products liability lawsuits can be...Read More - Ikea ordered to pay $50M after children crushed by dresser
Dec 29, 2016
There are few things more horrifying than the senseless death of a child. Ikea had been named negligent in a lawsuit surrounding 3 young boys deaths when they were crushed to death by their dresser. Every terrifying story was eerily similar when each boy’s parent had purchased the dresser for their room, only to later find them crushed under its weight. One boy and his family resided near Pittsburgh and the suit was later brought...Read More - Typical defenses those accused of PA products’ liability use
Nov 25, 2016
When it comes to legal topics, people in Pittsburgh who are unfamiliar with the subject often have questions. This is completely normal and those interested in learning more about a certain legal topic can become generally educated so that they know how a legal topic may affect them. For example, products’ liability isn’t a typical topic discussed around the family dinner table these days. If you or a loved one were injured and you think...Read More - Products’ liability can put burden of injury on PA manufacturer
Oct 26, 2016
Consumer products are subjected to a number of tests and trials before they are released for consumer use. Despite this thorough and rigorous testing, some products are still in a defective condition, usually unbeknownst to regulating industries, the company itself or most importantly, the consumer. Although there is usually no malicious intent on behalf of companies that are accused of a products liability suit, this is irrelevant. Those injured due to a dangerous or defective...Read More - PA product liability case gets second chance at trial
Sep 16, 2016
Few lawsuits ever get tried twice. For one Pennsylvania man, he is one the few who gets a second chance at trial after his leg was crushed by a lift table. The man is seeking damages resulting from the injury. He alleged that the table was unsafe due to its lack of warning lights or alarms. A recent case set a new precedent, which has called for its ability to be re-tried. The Supreme Court’s...Read More - Why are drug companies obligated to a duty to warn?
Sep 7, 2016
In the last several decades, prescription drugs have flooded the market for a number of different ailments. Some of these drugs have greatly improved the life of the consumer. While their benefits are undeniable, there is a dark side to prescription drugs. If improperly used, these drugs can pose a great danger to its end user. This is one of the reasons that drug companies are obligated to warn their consumers of the inherent danger...Read More - Gun injury due to defects and product liability
Aug 5, 2016
Guns have been a hot topic in the news as the country is nearing the next presidential election. Regardless of which side one may fall on, the right to bear arms is still upheld as a constitutional right. But, the dangers of a gun does not only exist at the end of the barrel. Rather, just like any other product, guns can cause injuries due to some type of product defect. And, the type of...Read More - A background on strict liability, product liability claims
May 4, 2016
Did you know that manufacturers of a product can be held liable for injuries resulting from a defect in their product? This also applies to products that were falsely represented or marketed. While all products in the U.S. and Pennsylvania are held to this standard, some product are held to an even higher level of responsibility. Products that are inherently dangerous are considered strictly liable for any injury or damages to a user. These strict...Read More