Monthly Archives: August 2025
What Is Strict Liability In A Product Liability Lawsuit?
For most personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff is required to prove that the party they are suing was negligent for some reason. Negligence means that they failed to exercise the same amount of care that an ordinary person would exercise to ensure the safety of others. If you’re filing a premises liability lawsuit, you… Read More »
Injury Hazard Results In Recall For Handrails
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Samven Technology’s Vevor Handrails due to an injury hazard. According to the CPSC, the handrails’ welding can fail while the consumer is holding onto the handrail. If this occurs while the consumer is stepping down a flight of stairs, it can pose… Read More »
Bissell Recalls More Than 3 Million Handheld Steamers After Customers Report Burn Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners. According to the recall, the recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto the user while heating or during use, which poses a burn hazard. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using… Read More »
As Product Injuries Rise, Consumers Are Less Safe Than They Were Last Year
A new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund reviewed data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Website and found that consumers are less safe than they were a year ago. There has been a substantial rise in the number of product-related injuries in the U.S., and the problem is especially serious for… Read More »
Positec Recalls Electric Corded Chainsaws And Pole Saws Due To Potential Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Positec’s Electric Corded Chainsaws and Pole Saws. According to the CPSC, the main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail. This allows the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released. Such a defect poses a… Read More »
Johnson vs. Amazon, Inc
Amazon is the largest distributor of products in the U.S., but holding the company accountable for its products has proven tricky. Amazon has argued that, instead of being a retailer, it’s a marketplace and not subject to strict product liability rules. In other words, you can’t sue Amazon for product liability when one of… Read More »
Can You File A Lawsuit Related To Fireworks Injuries In Florida?
Yes. If you’ve been injured by fireworks, you may be entitled to compensation. There are, essentially, two types of claims that arise from fireworks injuries: Product liability and premises liability. These claims depend entirely on how the injury occurred. Those injured after setting off fireworks themselves may have been injured because the fireworks were… Read More »
Igloo Coolers Recalled Due To Finger Amputation Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Igloo’s 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers due to a hazard associated with the tow handle. According to the recall, the two handles can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, resulting in fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Essentially, the tow handles’ design creates… Read More »
