Category Archives: Personal Injury
Early Learning Center Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
Early Learning Center Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter toys have been recalled due to a choking hazard posed by one of the shapes that toddlers can sort. The toys were sold exclusively on Amazon.com. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a red cube, which is one of the shapes that can… Read More »
Amazon Product Injuries: Who Is Liable For A Defective Amazon Product?
Defective products can often pose a serious risk of injury to consumers. Today, Amazon is one of the top stores that make products available to the public. Amazon acts as a marketplace for third-party distributors to make their goods available to customers. Manufacturers are generally liable for any injuries that their products cause. But… Read More »
Florida Fountain Blamed For Electrocution Injuries And Death
One adult was killed and four others were injured after a fountain allegedly electrocuted them at a Jupiter Shopping Mall. The Jupiter police department and Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue responded to a call that a distressed child was in the fountain. Good Samaritans attempted to help the child who was in the… Read More »
Woman In Wheelchair Sues Carnival Cruises After Gangway Injury
A 61-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruises after crashing down the gangway of their Mardi Gras ship causing serious injuries. The lawsuit claims that the woman was seriously injured after Carnival staff failed to help her down the gangway as she tried to disembark the ship. According to the lawsuit, the… Read More »
Cups Marketed To Children On Amazon Recalled Due To Lead Hazard
Stainless steel children’s cups have been recalled from the mega-site Amazon after they were found to exceed the federal limit on the amount of lead found in a product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Tiblue Home stainless steel cups that were sold on Amazon from August 2021 to July 2023… Read More »
Toyota Pays $78.5 Million To Resolve Claims Related To Defective Airbags
Toyota has agreed to pay $78.5 million to settle claims related to a defective airbag. The lawsuit alleged that several models had defective airbags that could malfunction during a crash. Specifically, these airbags would fail to deploy during an accident resulting in potential injury to the driver or front passenger. The settlement benefits owners… Read More »
Lawsuit Blames Lowe’s For Worker’s Electrocution Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a Las Vegas area Lowe’s after a worker suffered a fatal electrical shock injury while installing LED lighting. The lawsuit claims that the worker was electrocuted after coming into contact with exposed wiring. According to the lawsuit, Lowe’s contracted with a company called Stratus Unlimited to perform construction…. Read More »
GM Initiates Recall Of Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Due To Airbag Defect
GM recently issued a recall of nearly one million vehicles over a potentially fatal airbag defect. When airbags go wrong, it’s because of the inflator. The inflator can inflate the airbag too rapidly causing it to explode in the faces of front seat passengers and the driver. Years ago, the auto part manufacturer Takata… Read More »
Woman Sues Toyota Over Allegedly Faulty Liftgate
Toyota is being sued in Florida by a woman who claims she was injured by a faulty liftgate. According to the lawsuit, the woman was unloading materials from the back of her vehicle when the liftgate suddenly fell on top of her head. The plaintiff alleges that Toyota is responsible for her injuries and… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Norwegian Cruises After Teen Is Injured On Go Kart
A teen and her family have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after the teen lost control of her go cart, according to a recent filing in federal court. According to the lawsuit, the teen suffered multiple injuries including whiplash. She has also possibly sustained injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurological injuries, and… Read More »
