When manufacturers fail to ensure the safety of their products, it can lead to serious consequences and product liability claims. These claims may concern various products, from household items to complex machinery and vehicles. Product liability law helps protect...
Consumers who purchase products assume they will be as safe as possible. They don’t expect companies to try to skirt safety guidelines. They probably believe that there are oversights for many of the products on the market. Unfortunately, many products hit the shelves...
Every year, certain gifts are more popular and harder to obtain than others. For multiple years in a row, small, electric transportation devices have been among the most popular gift requests. Teenagers and adults alike are often eager to cruise around on e-bikes,...
Medical devices are meant to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. But the substandard kind can cause fatal outcomes. Whether external or implanted, defibrillators electrically charge the heart to restore its normal rhythm. They jolt the heart into beating again in the...
Drivers are also consumers. They often stay on top of trends to know what tools or gear to purchase next for their vehicles. So, it is reasonably alarming when an item is defective, as they trusted the manufacturer to sell it in good condition. Ford, a U.S. automaker,...
Furniture for storing clothes such as wardrobes and armoires is essential for any home. These pieces are vital for everyday living unless a homeowner wants to leave their clothes out in the open. However, these furniture pieces can also be dangerous, especially for...
Despite growing awareness about the potential dangers that baby neck floats pose, these risky products are for sale in West Virginia. Baby neck floats are inflatable devices designed to hold an infant's head above water while the baby floats on their back. While they...
As consumers, we put a certain level of trust in manufacturers and sellers that the products they put out in the market are safe and will work their function as expected. However, there are cases when a product turns out to be defective and causes injury to a...
West Virginia residents who own Honda vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2003 should not drive them until an authorized dealer has replaced the factory air bag sensors. On Feb. 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a “Do Not Drive” directive...
Have you ever heard of a television tip-over? It's exactly what it sounds like, a television falling over and crushing whatever is beneath it. Thousands of televisions tip over yearly in West Virginia and the rest of the United States, sometimes with disastrous...
