Category: Products Liability
Safety Regulations For Kids
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advocates for children’s product safety in a variety of ways. A primary charge of the CPSC is to enact useful legislation that oversees product safety. In a recent move to protect kids from unsafely regulated products, the commission approved a federal safety standard for folding chairs and stools intended[…]
Safety Issues in 2018
The top safety concerns for 2018 were recently posted on ConsumerSafety.org, an advocacy group dedicated to researching and sharing important news and updates on product safety affecting the public. While we are still in the beginning of 2018, there are already a host of safety concerns on the horizon. According to this advocacy group, Kobe[…]
Potential Risks of MRI Dye
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable diagnostic tool that lets physicians know what is going on under the surface. To capture images, radiologists will use dye to increase the contrast and make certain elements more visible. While the dye is intended to detect harmful things within the body, it may also cause harm itself.[…]
The Different Types of Product Liability Lawsuits
By Richard Jurewicz, Esq. When a person is injured using an industrial or consumer product there are different types of claims. Typically, these depend upon how and why the person was injured. The four types of defect claims include: DESIGN DEFECT – is a flaw that is not limited to one particular product but typically[…]
Dangerous, Common Drug Interactions
Results from a new poll conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School are in and the data confirms that too few Americans are aware of common and dangerous drug interactions. Although older individuals in particular are more likely to take more than one prescription medication, only one-third say they discuss possible medication interactions, potential[…]