Category Archives: Product Liability
FDA Links Breast Implants to Rare Blood Cancer
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there may be an association breast implants and a rare type of blood cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). While first indications of a possible link were discovered six years ago, FDA officials have recently determined that the association is quite… Read More »
Exploding E-Cigarette Severely Burns Man
The New York Daily News reports that a local man was recently seriously injured after his e-cigarette exploded in his pocket. The man sustained severe burns and as a result he was required to undergo a multi-hour skin graft surgery. This is far from the first time that an e-cigarette has caused serious injuries…. Read More »
Defective Medical Devices are a Serious Safety Hazard
There is no doubt that advances in science and medicine have saved many lives across the country and throughout the state of Florida. Innovative medical devices have played a major role in improving the outcomes of some serious health issues. Unfortunately though, there can also be a downside to our reliance on cutting edge… Read More »
First Deadly Self Driving Car Accident Occurs in Florida
Back on May 7th, a fatal collision between a tractor trailer and a Tesla took place in Williston, Florida. Recently, as more details of the accident have emerged, the crash has become a national story. As reported by the Associated Press, this accident was the first time a driver died in the United States… Read More »
Florida Product Liability Claims
Every company that operates in Florida has a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are reasonably safe. A product that presents an unreasonable risk to consumers should not be on the market. Companies must be held accountable for any damage that is caused by their products. If you or a family member was… Read More »
The Anatomy of a Vehicle Recall
Vehicle recalls happen so often that many of them barely make the headlines anymore. But these inconvenient incidents should not be ignored for risk of injury or even death to you and your loved ones. CNN Money is reporting about a recent General Motors recall that revolves around an issue that has been plaguing… Read More »
When In-Home Services Lead to Injury
When you invite a professional company into your home, you expect that the services provided will be up to industry standards and completed in a manner that improves your quality of life, instead of detracting from it. Unfortunately, these endeavors can go terribly wrong when the service provider acts in a negligent manner or… Read More »
The Legalities of a Food Recall
When you purchase food to feed your family members, you expect it to be of good quality and safe to eat. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case and the result is a food-related injury, or even death. According to Fox News, a California company is currently recalling cucumbers that are allegedly tainted with… Read More »
