Tag Archive for: products liability

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Cedar Rapids driver crashes into ditch on roadside

Cedar Rapids, IA - It is possible that single vehicle collisions are caused by many different things. While driver error is a common reason, it is also possible that things like poor road maintenance, defective vehicles, or construction crews…
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Louisiana driver dies after losing control due to a tire blowout

Baton Rouge, LA - Drivers and passengers are constantly advised to wear their seat belts. This is because there is much less of a chance of death or serious injury once the person is secured in the vehicle in this manner.   KPLC news reported…
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Driver in Central Louisiana goes into water near roadway

Central, LA - Various things on or around the roads can become dangerous if a driver is not careful enough. This is especially true if there is a body of water nearby, as vehicles can get stuck in the water and drowning of drivers and passengers…
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Three things to know about accidents caused by defective motor vehicles

Merrydale, LA - Some car and truck collisions are not due to the fault of the driver but problems with the vehicle itself that are not discovered until it is too late. There is an entire area of tort law known as products liability that deals…
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Can defective CPAP machines cause cancer?

West Palm Beach, FL - There have been recalls of certain CPAP machines for not functioning properly during normal use. These problematic machines have been linked to a number of health problems, and it is suspected that they may possibly cause…
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What should people with CPAP machines in West Palm Beach know about recalls?

West Palm Beach, FL - Various kinds of products get recalled when health or safety issues are discovered. For a recall to be issued, the defect will need to be serious enough that a personal can be injured or killed even when using these products…
Steps to Take After a Vehicle Safety Recall Has Been Issued
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Why would an injury lawsuit be due to products liability issues in Yuma?

Yuma, AZ - There are a number of injury cases in Arizona and the rest of the United States each year that involve some kind of defective or malfunctioning product that causes an accident, rather than human error. An entire area of tort law called…
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Is it possible for a family to sue after a fatal single vehicle crash in Florida?

Boca Raton, FL - There are some situations where a single car accident results in fatal injuries. Depending on the specifics of the collision and surrounding circumstances, the driver’s family may still bring a civil lawsuit, but there are…
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Problems such as road obstacles and car malfunctions in Florida may be grounds for an accident lawsuit

Boca Raton, FL - There are some situations where structures on or near a road can cause an accident or increase the amount of damage and losses associated with a collision. The entity responsible for maintaining the area can possibly still be…
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Missouri accident victims can bring a case even if they are not sure who is at fault

St. Louis, MO - Drivers may sometimes experience accidents where no other drivers are involved, or their vehicle may have suddenly malfunctioned, and fault is not easy to determine. However, it is still possible to file an insurance claim and…
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Illinois accident lawsuits may also implicate car manufacturers

Chicago, IL - When someone gets into an accident, they will normally sue the driver who was at fault or the business that owns and operates the vehicle, and then contact their insurance provider. However, in some situations an investigation…
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Houston residents should be aware of dangerous products

Houston, TX - There is an entire area of the civil law that focuses on products that cause harm when used as intended by customers and consumers. This is referred to as products liability, and it is a subset of tort law that seeks to hold manufacturers…
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Colorado drivers are required to wear seat belts to minimize injuries

Boulder, CO - Accidents and associated injuries create huge costs and other issues for drivers in Colorado each year. One of the ways that the state tries to minimize these costs is through laws that encourage safety and attempt to minimize…
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Houston drivers could find that their vehicle is subject to a recall because of fire hazards

Local media for Houston, Texas reported on a recall involving approximately 400,000 Nissan motor vehicles.  Nissan vehicles suddenly catch fire and the manufacturer claims there is no way to fix the problem The issue has been known since…
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Oklahoma highway motorist was killed when he tried to pass another vehicle

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on a Tuesday morning on Oklahoma Highway 20. Driver dies on a highway as a semi truck slows down in front of him The state police think that a 25 year old male was going eastbound…
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West Palm Beach area mother and daughter are killed during an accident due to a defective car

A man in Florida is suing multiple parties after a motor vehicle incident that took the life of his daughter and her mother. Car’s fuel system fails and kills two The incident happened in Belle Glade, which is in the northwest part of…