Dangerous Products
Can Insurance Companies Force You to Use Aftermarket Parts?
Brian White | May 20, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Dangerous Products
After a serious car accident, the two main issues you must contend with are personal injuries and property damages. Taking your damaged vehicle to an auto mechanic is one of the first steps toward obtaining compensation for repairs or replacement. Once you submit your information to the insurance company, however, you may lose control over… read more
Fidget Spinner Injuries
Brian White | October 12, 2017 | Dangerous Products
Fidget spinners are the latest fad for American kids, but these spinning bits of plastic may be more dangerous than most parents realize. In recent tests, researchers found some of the cheaper fidget spinners on the market feature substandard materials and inadequate machining, and some are capable of inflicting serious cuts and eye injuries. What… read more
Cell Phone Injuries: Distractions, Defective and Dangerous
Brian White | March 1, 2017 | Dangerous Products
The cell-phone is a source of information, communication, and constant connectivity – but it’s also created a significant hazard to users all over the world. Aside from the staggering rates of cell-phone-related car accidents, there is a rising problem with injuries from cell-phone use while walking. Cell-phone users are stepping into traffic, running into walls,… read more
Famous Product Liability Cases
Brian White | October 12, 2016 | Dangerous Products
Each year, it seems that certain products make headlines – but for the wrong reasons. Last holiday season, trendy hoverboards caught fire in mall kiosks and family homes, endangering children. And this year, Samsung recalled its Galaxy Note 7s and halted the manufacture of them for exploding in cars, homes, even in airplane cabins. The… read more
Keep an Eye Out for These 5 Christmas Decorating Hazards
Brian White | November 25, 2015 | Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, safety
Christmas is a time to spend with family, trim the tree, drink egg nog, and indulge in merriment until the New Year. More than 80% of Americans deck their halls as part of holiday celebrations. While Christmas can be a season unmatched in its joy, it’s also a season rife with accidents. ER visits spike… read more
These 10 Everyday Objects are More Dangerous Than You Think
Brian White | November 18, 2015 | Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, safety
We all have things that make us squirm; it’s spiders for some and the idea of being trapped in an elevator or falling off a cliff for others. While the likelihood of actually sustaining a deadly bite from a spider or plunging to our doom is fairly low, it’s still enough to make us shiver…. read more
How Over-the-Counter Medication Can Affect Your Driving
Brian White | March 4, 2015 | Auto Accidents, Dangerous Products, Personal Injury
Because over-the-counter medications aren’t controlled by doctors, many of us think of them as harmless. However, many of these medications can impact your ability to drive and driving while on certain medications can even constitute as driving under the influence. Your pharmacist will most likely tell you which medications will affect your driving ability, but… read more
Actos Bladder Cancer Lawyer
Brian White | December 1, 2011 | Dangerous Products
The popular diabetes drug Actos has been connected to bladder cancer. Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Actos, knew that this drug had serious side effects but it never made that information public. As a result, lawsuits against Actos are now happening. Drug makers are responsible for the drugs that they market and sell. When these… read more