Formerly situated in the realm of science fiction, self-driving cars will soon become part of our everyday lives. Automated vehicles and the systems they run on should theoretically make car travel safer and more efficient. But before that can happen, automakers need...
Product Liability
How Long Does it Take to Resolve Product Liability Lawsuits?
When a company gets sued in a product liability matter, one of the first questions clients often ask their lawyers is, “how long is this going to take?” There is not a simple answer because each product liability claim is unique. And since product liability cases are...
Lead in Juice? How Companies Are Responding to Changing Guidelines
It goes without saying that companies should follow established regulations to avoid harming consumers and prevent future lawsuits. It has been widely reported that small amounts of lead have been detected in many fruit juices. And while exposure to lead carries...
Will a Recall Protect Your Company?
The discovery of a dangerous defect in a product that has gone to market is a worst-case scenario for a company. Issuing a recall is one way to protect consumers and mitigate your legal risk. And while recalls won’t automatically prevent plaintiffs from filing...
Duties Owed and Not Owed: Understanding a Product Liability Defense
For a plaintiff to prove that a company was liable for a defect, they must demonstrate that the manufacturer in question had a duty to ensure the consumer’s safety. On the surface this may seem easy to prove, yet many products are by their nature unsafe, so the “duty...
Possible Defenses Against Product Liability Claims
In product liability lawsuits, there are three general categories of claims typically brought against manufacturers. While a consumer may have a legitimate reason to litigate, it can be difficult for him to prove he was directly or indirectly harmed by a product....
Selecting and Utilizing Witnesses in Product Liability Cases
Product liability cases are often highly technical and can require expert testimony to help make your case in court. Which type of expert is chosen and whether expert testimony is required depends on the test used. Under California law, there are two tests that can...
Four Things Consumers Do that Affect Liability for Defective Products
Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some individuals believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages. This is not true, because the nuances of product liability law can...
Four Factors that Affect Liability for Asbestos Claims
People experiencing the toll of an asbestos-related illness often pursue legal claims against a company or former employer to hold them liable for damages. However, the line between exposure and liability is not exactly a straight one. Are You Liable? Suppose you are...
Scaffolding Accidents are not Always Defect-Related
Scaffolding accidents typically result in extensive damage and severe injuries. And in the minutes and days immediately following such an incident, parties have several pressing issues to address, from problems arising from project delays to obtaining medical...