The idea of responsibility for product defects is not new. As far back as 2200 BCE, the Messopotamians established the Code of Hammurabi – a system that helped people who were injured from a defective product. Since that time, three major phases have evolved in modern product liability law.…
In modern society, we all use consumer products every day without thinking twice. From the toothbrush you use in the morning to the device you are reading this on, products designed, manufactured, and sold by other parties are an inescapable part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, when these products turn…
The CDC has recently released a report stating that they are investigating 530 cases of lung injuries that are believed to be related to the use of e-cigarettes. More locally, the Georgia Department of Public Health is also investigating some severe respiratory illnesses that are believed to vaping-related. Local governments…
The FDA recently announced that the popular heartburn medicine Zantac contains low levels of a chemical referred to as NDMA. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the EPA, meaning that it could cause cancer. To be clear, NDMA was found in other heartburn drugs that contain ranitidine,…
Roundup is the most commonly used weed killer in the world. You can find it for sale just about anywhere, and it’s used by everyone from homeowners trying to manage the weeds in their gardens to farmers using it on their fields. Recent litigation across the country, however, has raised…
When you go to the store and buy merchandise, the last thing you expect is that the product you purchased will malfunction and injure you in the process. That, unfortunately, is sometimes what happens. When defective products malfunction, consumers can suffer severe head injuries, eye injuries, scratches and cuts, broken…
Many people think of personal injury attorneys purely in terms of car accident cases. The truth is that a personal injury attorney can help you in any situation where you have been injured through someone else’s fault. Serious injuries can have life-altering consequences. An experienced personal injury attorney can help…
Earlier this month, Mylan Pharmaceuticals announced a recall of three blood pressure medications that were found to contain small amounts of a substance believed to cause cancer. The drugs all include a medication called “valsartan” which has been the subject of an ongoing FDA investigation. Mylan, a generic drug company,…
You may not hear them every day, but injuries due to defective products can be very serious. Burns, electrocution, deep cuts, and other injuries can require hospitalization, time off of work, and other losses. Products designed for children can present additional dangers such as choking hazards. If you’ve been injured…
A faulty product can lead to a serious injury. This type of claim is called a “product liability” case. These cases are often difficult to prove, which is why it is always advisable to speak with an attorney who has extensive experience and a solid track record when it comes to…