Unfortunately, slip-and-fall injuries are all-too-common occurrences. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls result in over 1 million emergency room visits each year. They are also the primary cause of workers' compensation claims. People of...
How do I prove a design defect?
A design defect is one of the ways to prove your product liability case. This is one of the three defects you may find in products. You will want to be sure that you have a product with an actual defect in the design before you use this angle in your case. ...
Motorcycle accidents can have severe consequences
After sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident, you are likely to need help, physically, emotionally and financially. Medical bills add up quickly, and you may miss work while recovering from the crash. Often, motorcycle wrecks result in serious injuries, some of...
How trucking regulations can affect dangerous driving
Low visibility, poor road conditions and long hours behind the wheel can lead to a devastating crash between a semi-truck and passenger vehicles. Although professional drivers must adhere to industry regulations during their shift, unique circumstances can make...
How common are manufacturing defects?
When you buy an item from the store, particularly one that is mechanical, you should feel confident that the product is safe to use. If manufacturers follow a product design while making their products, the product will likely work as you expect. It is when a...
5 signs of a serious spinal cord injury after an accident
After a serious accident, you may not realize the extent of your injuries right away. Of course, some injuries are obvious, but in other cases, people are in a state of shock or disorientation after an accident and may not even seek medical attention until several...
Facilitating healing after a TBI using therapy
A traumatic brain injury can bring uncertainty about the future. Depending on the severity of a motorcycle crash, victims could face a lifetime of difficulty. While some victims may never fully recover, certain resources may aid in providing unparalleled support as...
When a motorcycle crash alters the course of your life
If you were struck by a vehicle while riding your motorcycle, you are probably struggling with a number of different hardships. Whether you are having a hard time due to painful injuries, you are battling negative emotions, you cannot work or you are overwhelmed due...
What to know about failure to warn cases
Sometimes people are not aware of possible dangers that could arise from using a product. This is why manufacturers have a responsibility to include instructions to guide the user to help avoid injury. If a manufacturer fails to provide adequate warning along with the...
What is a warning defect?
Defects in products can occur in three ways. One of those is a warning defect. Cornell Law School explains that warning defects or defects in marketing occur when there is not sufficient notice from the manufacturer of a product as to hazards possible through the use...
