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• What is a Warning Defect? October 28, 2020
  When a person is injured by a defective product, the manufacturer, the distributor, the wholesaler, and the retailer may all be held liable to compensate the injured party for any resulting medical bills, lost wages and income, pain and suffering, and other losses. There are 4 types of defects that may form the basis for […]
• Product Liability Claims: Who Can I Sue? September 19, 2020
  A product liability claim is a personal injury claim that involves injuries or damages caused by a defective product. Some of the most common types of product liability claims involve injuries or damages caused by the following situations: A machine that malfunctions during use; Failure to add safety features to a product where it is […]
• Product Liability Cases August 17, 2020
  If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product in California, you should consult with an experienced California personal injury lawyer who has experience handling cases involving defective products. You may be entitled to recover substantial compensation. Generally, a person who suffers an injury stemming from a defective or harmful product […]
• 3 Important Things To Do If You Have Been Injured By A Defective Product in California June 29, 2020
  If you have been injured by a defective product in California, you may not know what to do next. And, you are probably worried about your injuries and how you will pay for the medical treatment you need. You may be asking: “What about my lost wages and pain and suffering?” “Can I file a lawsuit […]
• Defective Products and Product Liability in California June 29, 2020
  Defects can make products dangerous, rather than helpful. In a nutshell, a product is defective if it did not perform as safely as an ordinary consumer would have expected at the time of use. Product liability is the area of personal injury law that deals with liability for damages caused by defective products. This area […]
• What You Must Prove to Find Success in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case June 1, 2020
  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates around 1.5 million Americans will sustain a brain injury each year. The causes of these injuries vary from car crashes to workplace accidents, from sports injuries to injuries caused by violent attacks. No matter the cause, the effects of brain injuries can be drastic, including severe concussions and […]
• Should I File for Workers’ Compensation or File a Personal Injury Claim? April 14, 2020
  If you’ve suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you have a couple legal avenues to recover compensation: filing for workers’ compensation, or filing a personal injury claim. The route you take depends on the circumstances of the accident. Here’s a quick overview of each process to help you determine which is the right approach […]
• How Much Can I Expect to Get from a Burn Injury Settlement? March 15, 2020
  When you’ve suffered burn injuries, you may be able to recover damages via a personal injury or worker’s compensation claim. How much you can recover will depend on the specific details of the incident and how severe your injuries are. Your personal injury attorney will be able to evaluate the facts of your case and […]
• Who Could Be Liable in a Construction Accident? March 15, 2020
  If you suffer an injury while on the job at an accident site, you have two legal options: file a worker’s compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. The latter is only an option if another party can be considered liable for the accident having occurred. But who can be held liable in a construction […]
• The Most Common Causes of Boating Accidents March 15, 2020
  Boating accidents can result in some significant injuries that can in some cases have a significant impact on a person’s everyday life and routine. If you have been injured in a boating accident caused by another person’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the liable party and seek compensation […]