Consumer Rights When Amazon Sells Unsafe Products
You may have the right to hold Amazon accountable if a defective or unsafe product causes you harm. Courts are increasingly pushing back on Amazon’s claim that it is only a neutral marketplace, especially when the company controls payment processing, shipping, or delivery. For years, injured consumers were often told they had...
Wrongful Death and Defective Products
When a defective product causes a fatal injury, California law allows certain surviving family members to bring a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible. These cases often arise from unsafe designs, manufacturing flaws, or missing warnings, and they are especially common with products made for children.
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Comparing Product Liability Standards Across Major Retailers
When a defective product causes an injury, your ability to pursue a claim often depends on how the retailer handles product safety, recalls, and injury reports. Some retailers accept responsibility quickly and cooperate with investigations, while others distance themselves from the manufacturing process. Understanding how Walmart, Target, Costco, and Amazon approach product...
Can I Sue If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy?
When your airbags fail to deploy in a collision, you may be able to bring a product liability claim against the vehicle manufacturer. These cases often turn on whether the airbag system was defective, whether the crash met the deployment threshold, and whether the failure to deploy made your injuries worse. Understanding...
When Consumers Should Consider Suing Retailers for Defective Products
When a defective product causes injuries, you can often hold the retailer accountable, not just the manufacturer. Retailers may be liable when they sell unsafe goods, fail to inspect products, ignore warning signs, or handle recalls poorly. Suing a retailer can also help you keep the case local and increase your...
Small Kitchen Appliances Most Likely to Cause Injuries
Small appliances make cooking faster and easier, but they can also pose serious risks when something goes wrong. Every year, thousands of people are injured by products they use daily in their kitchens. Some accidents are caused by user error, while others stem from poor design, manufacturing defects, or missing safety warnings....
5 Dangerous Kitchen Products That Cause Injuries
Kitchens are full of tools that help us cook, clean, and prepare meals. But some of those same tools can cause serious harm if they malfunction or are used incorrectly. Burns, cuts, and electrical shocks happen more often than you might think, and many times, it’s due to faulty products or a...
Can You Sue for a Defective Product Injury if the Product Has Been Recalled?
You bought something, used it like you were supposed to, and ended up injured. Then, you learn the product was recalled. Now what? It’s a frustrating situation, and you're probably wondering whether the recall blocks you from taking legal action. The short answer is no—you may still have the right to file...
Common Household Items That Can Cause Injuries When Defective
Household products are meant to make daily life easier, but when they don’t work as expected, they can cause serious harm. A faulty appliance, a poorly designed children’s toy, or a defective electronic device can lead to burns, cuts, electrical shocks, or even long-term health issues. Some injuries happen suddenly, while others...
Product Liability in Children’s Toy Accidents
Parents trust that the toys they buy are safe, but some products have hidden dangers that put children at risk. A poorly designed toy can break apart, exposing sharp edges or small pieces that can cause serious injuries. Others may contain harmful chemicals or mechanical defects that make them unsafe. No child...