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Sometimes a product doesn’t operate as it should and has a defect. You could get injured or even worse, die from it. Product liability is a serious matter. You or your children can get injured by defective products. It’s important to know that you have a right to file a lawsuit. “Product Liability Law” is the legal rule for who…
Going to the hospital should mean you are in trusted hands. The building is full of trained professionals who know exactly what they’re doing and are expected to treat you with a duty of care. They have gone through years and years of schooling and have taken an oath. It’s safe to say that your health should be in high…
As an increasing number of foreign manufacturers begin importing their products into the U.S. to expand their consumer reach, American consumers are concerned about not being able to hold foreign manufacturers liable for defective products. A Jan. 2018 article by Forbes stated that foreign manufacturers were now making more cars in the U.S. than U.S. companies. Foreign companies are competing…
As much as we hate hospitals, sometimes we have no choice but to spend days, weeks, or months at the hospital to treat an injury or illness. And while we entrust our lives, health, and wellbeing to doctors and nurses, there is always a risk of encountering an inexperienced and incompetent medical professional. In fact, even if you are being…
When Lindsey Setzer sought treatment for kidney stones and a urinary tract infection at a St. Louis hospital, she didn’t expect that she would lose her baby. She was 14 weeks pregnant, but the doctor discharged her early. She had a history of kidney stones, and an ultrasound revealed she had several. Despite that, and a heart rate above 140…
You can be pretty sure that your day will be normal. We all have routines that we follow and not too many changes from day to day. What we don’t expect is for something we buy to be defective and cause us harm. Unfortunately, sometimes that happens. Consider how many products you buy and use on a daily basis. Do…
A product liability claim stems from a defective product that causes you some sort of financial loss or injury. These claims, while common, can be difficult to win. You need a lot of information and evidence to provide the court if you want to win such a claim. Aside from evidence, there are some other important things you will need…
Some people in California do not know the difference between wrongful death and murder, but knowing that difference may be critical to recovering damages for the loss of your loved one. Wrongful death and murder are part of two completely different court systems, tort, and criminal, and the only thing wrongful death and murder cases have in common is that…
If you are reading this, chances are you are a minor under the age of 18 or a parent of a minor. You also probably know by now that under California law, if a minor is injured and receives a settlement from the at-fault party, the minor will not be able to access these funds until after he or she…
EMTs and paramedics have a tough job. For them, every day is stressful because each call they go on is different. If you have ever had to call 911 for yourself or a loved one, then you understand the importance of what they do. However, mistakes can be made by EMS providers. Sometimes they are smaller mistakes, ones that would…