Dangerous Products & Drugs

Types of Defective Product Liability Claims

Learn the three types of defective product liability claims: manufacturer mistake, dangerous product design, and failure to provide adequate warning.

Proving a Defective Product Liability Claim

Here's what you need to prove in order to bring a successful product liability claim against a manufacturer.

Product Liability Claims: Who to Sue?

If you've been injured by a dangerous or defective product, here's how to identify all potential defendants in your product liability case.

Product Liability FAQ

Answers to basic questions about defective product liability claims.

Defective Product Claims: Theories of Liability

Different claims ("causes of action") can come into play when you're suing over injury or illness caused by a dangerous or defective product.

Damages in Product Liability Cases

If you've been injured by a defective or dangerous product, it's important to understand the spectrum of compensable losses ("damages" in legalese).

Time Limits for Filing a Defective Product Liability Claim

If you've been injured by a defective product and wish to sue to recover for your injuries, you must file your claim within a certain period of time. Each state has its time limit for filing defective product liability claims.

Can I Sue If I'm Harmed by the Coronavirus Vaccine?

What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.

Zantac (Ranitidine) Cancer Lawsuits

The discovery of a cancer-causing contaminant in Zantac has triggered a wave of lawsuits over the safety of the popular heartburn medication.

3M Military Earplug Lawsuits

3M's Combat Arms earplugs have been linked to thousands of instances of hearing loss, tinnitus, and related problems experienced by servicemembers.

Chinese Drywall: Health Problems and Property Damage

China-manufactured drywall has been linked to health problems and metal corrosion in homes.

Tobacco Litigation: History & Recent Developments

It wasn't until the 1950s, when the first reports emerged linking cigarettes to cancer, that plaintiffs began suing cigarette manufacturers. For the most part, plaintiffs, usually smokers with lung cancer, employed several legal theories in their lawsuits.

Can I Sue If I'm Harmed by the Coronavirus Vaccine?

What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.

Can I Sue a Restaurant for Food Poisoning?

After a bout of food poisoning, whether you can (and should) sue depends on the particulars of your situation.

Proving a Food Poisoning Case

Actually proving your case in court is often the greatest challenge in a food poisoning lawsuit.

Product Liability Claims Involving Medical Devices

Learn about defective product claims involving medical devices such as defibrillators, stents, implants, and contraceptive devices.

Product Liability Claims Involving Defective Cars

Learn about defective product cases involving cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs, and other motor vehicles.

Lawsuits Against Toyota

Lawsuits Against Toyota for Faulty Acceleration Not surprisingly, the massive Toyota recalls spurred hundreds of lawsuits nationwide. The lawsuits typically fall into two categories: personal injury lawsuits brought by individuals to recover for injuries or deaths allegedly caused by the Toyota defects,

Rear-End Collisions Caused by Faulty Brakes

One possible exception to the rear-end collision rule -- which says the tailing driver is always liable -- is when the crash was caused by faulty brakes.

Filing a Juul or Vaping Lawsuit

Juul and other e-cigarette makers are facing scrutiny (and thousands of lawsuits) over their products and their advertising.

Can I Join a JUUL Class Action Lawsuit?

If your case involves health problems related to your use of JUUL, joining multi-district litigation (not a class action) is probably your best option.