Dangerous prescription drugs, medical devices, and consumer products prompt thousands of recalls, safety warnings, and lawsuits every year. Learn more, plus get tips on what to expect in a product liability lawsuit.
Learn the three types of product liability claims: manufacturer mistake, dangerous product design, and failure to provide adequate warnings and instructions.
Here's what you need to prove in order to bring a successful product liability claim against a manufacturer.
Think you have a defective product case? Here's who to sue, what to sue them for, and the damages you might collect if you win.
Answers to basic questions about defective product liability claims.
If you want to sue over injuries caused by a defective product, your court case needs to be filed under the deadline set by your state's "statute of limitations."
What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.
The discovery of a cancer-causing contaminant in Zantac has triggered a wave of lawsuits over the safety of the popular heartburn medication.
3M's Combat Arms earplugs have been linked to thousands of instances of hearing loss, tinnitus, and related problems experienced by servicemembers.
A café or other business might be legally responsible when a customer is burned by hot coffee or tea, but these are tough cases to prove.
Chemicals used in dozens of popular hair relaxers and hair straighteners have been linked to reproductive cancers, prompting a surge of lawsuits.
The evolution of lawsuits and legal action against Big Tobacco, and current trends involving the liability of cigarette/e-cigarette manufacturers.
What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.
China-manufactured drywall has been linked to health problems and metal corrosion in homes.
While they sound simple, food poisoning and food contamination claims can be tough to prove.
Proving what made you sick is often the greatest challenge in a food poisoning case.
Lawsuits for injury caused by defective medical devices hinge on the legal concept of "product liability."
Make sure you know your legal options if you've suffered health problems because of a hernia repair procedure.
When a vehicle defect leads to car accident injuries or other kinds of harm, a product liability lawsuit might be an option.
Millions of Toyota vehicles were recalled over possible "sudden unintended acceleration" problems starting back in 2009, and a wave of lawsuits followed. Is it too late to sue Toyota?
In a rear-end collision involving faulty brakes, someone other than the tailing driver could be at fault.
What do you have to prove to succeed with a vaping lawsuit, and what's the best approach to seeking compensation?
How do FDA recalls work, and how could a recall affect your personal injury lawsuit?
The discovery of a cancer-causing contaminant in Zantac has triggered a wave of lawsuits over the safety of the popular heartburn medication.
Learn about personal injury claims over anti-psychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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