When there’s a defect in the machine or equipment, a worker may be seriously injured if the machine malfunctions. Depending on the nature of the equipment, a worker could suffer serious burns, electrocution, broken limbs, head, neck and back injuries, or amputation. Injuries suffered because of defective heavy machinery or industrial equipment can be permanently […]
Category: Product Liability
Product Liability – Car Defects
When you buy a car, you should expect it to work properly. Unfortunately, there have been many cases where they have been the source of injuries and accidents due to improperly designed seat belts, tires blowouts, and vehicles that roll over due to poor foundation design. Defects in cars or car parts may occur at the design […]
Child Toy Safety
Millions of children’s toys, cribs, playpens and other children’s products are sold in the marketplace each year. Parents who purchase these items trust that they have been exhaustively tested to meet meticulous safety standards. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and product liability attorneys are aware. Companies who manufacture defective toys, cribs, and playpens need […]
Food Poisoning, Yikes!
Food poisoning is really common, and when it comes to it, the business selling the food may be liable for failure to exercise reasonable care in storing and preparing food, or may be found strictly liable for a defective food product. Under general negligence principles, a business has a duty to exercise reasonable care with […]
