Category: Product Liability

Recognizing a Defective or Dangerous Product

April 4, 2022

The law is quite clear on defective products. Manufacturers’ and distributors’ responsibility is to make products as safe as possible. This responsibility extends to providing warnings where there is a risk of harm. Using some products comes with inherent risks. For instance, a chainsaw is a dangerous tool if defective or used incorrectly. For this… Continue readingabout Recognizing a Defective or Dangerous Product

Mechanical Problems that Can Cause a Car Accident

March 2, 2022

A blue sedan with a damaged front has collided with the rear end of a black SUV on a wet road with trees in the background.

Cars and other road vehicles are built to an exacting standard in most cases. However, no process is 100% perfect, which means that faults can occur. When it comes to large machines that are designed to travel at high speeds and transport people, these issues should be avoided at all costs. Vehicles can also experience… Continue readingabout Mechanical Problems that Can Cause a Car Accident

The Danger of Faulty Airbags

June 2, 2020

Without a doubt, airbags are a great invention. They have saved countless lives since federal legislation mandated their use in 1998. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that frontal airbags saved 50,457 lives between 1987-2017. The fact that airbags increase safety is not debated, but risks are involved with every innovation, and airbags… Continue readingabout The Danger of Faulty Airbags

Power Tools: How to Recognize Defects

May 18, 2020

Power tools have changed the very face of many industries. Imagine how long it would take to build a house or repair a car with only hand tools. Power tools allow for rapid construction, faster repairs and they make the lives of workers easier. Power tools bring with them very real risks, however. Some of… Continue readingabout Power Tools: How to Recognize Defects

What If I Become Injured by a Defective Holiday Gift?

December 10, 2019

Everyone loves to receive gifts during the holiday season, especially when the item is something unique and useful. But what happens when you or a loved one uses your new gift and sustains an injury? This tragic circumstance happens more than most people realize. Of course, getting the necessary medical attention is your first priority.… Continue readingabout What If I Become Injured by a Defective Holiday Gift?

Pesticide Exposure And Poisoning

April 11, 2019

A man kneels beside a woman in a red dress lying unconscious on a paved surface, checking her condition.

There’s no doubt that the benefits of pesticides are well recognized, as they provide protection for much of today’s food supply, while controlling certain diseases. As such, pesticides (or a mix of several) are used to destroy or mitigate pests such as insects, rodents, fungi and weeds. While their usage remains widespread across the U.S.… Continue readingabout Pesticide Exposure And Poisoning

Defective Windows

December 31, 2018

Damage Due to Defective Window Charleston SC

Whether homeowners have purchased a home through a re-sale, or if their home was newly constructed, imagine the frustration when they notice a leaking window, misalignments in the window frame, loose gaskets or other physical damages. The hard reality when it comes to construction-type defects is that they may go unattended and unnoticed for some… Continue readingabout Defective Windows

Spray Foam Insulation: Dangers To Your Health And Home

September 27, 2018

Front of House Under Construction Charleston, SC

For residential homes and buildings, spray foam is a type of insulation that is considered toxic, particularly when it contains polyurethane. What’s more, if individuals are exposed to these materials before they are dry, the health risks are even greater. The following effects have been reported: Skin, Eye and Lung Irritation Asthma Skin Sensitivities (from… Continue readingabout Spray Foam Insulation: Dangers To Your Health And Home

Has A Defective Airbag Caused Your Injury?

July 11, 2018

While airbags offer an important safety feature and supplement to seat belts in cars, vans, trucks and sports utility vehicles, there are a number of ways that they can malfunction. Whether due to a design flaw, a mistake during manufacturing, installation or insufficient directions provided to consumers for safe and effective usage, when airbags fail… Continue readingabout Has A Defective Airbag Caused Your Injury?