products liability

Under the Louisiana Products Liability Act, you can file a claim against anyone involved in the chain of production for a defective product. It’s important to pinpoint where in the consumer supply chain the error occurred so that you can sue the guilty party because...

Airbags are one of the most significant safety inventions to ever happen for automobiles. They protect us from much of the impact of an accident and can prevent severe injuries. But what happens when those airbags fail? What is the problem with the vehicles?...

Summertime means vacationers could explore a little "fun in the sun" in Louisiana and around the country. Others may be unable to stay out of the sun's rays due to their job requirements. Worrying about sun exposure seems understandable. Suffering from a severe...

If someone were to ask you about why products injure and maim, you might point out customer misuse as the primary reason such instances occur. That's not the only reason why countless individuals suffer severe injuries or die from using products each year, though....

No one in Louisiana wants to hear that their car is part of a mass recall. Now, you have to deal with getting your car fixed or finding a new vehicle altogether. If the defect isn't particularly dangerous, can you continue to drive your car until you figure out what...

Amazon has grown rapidly in recent years and now dominates the online retail sector, but consumers in Louisiana and around the country may be surprised to learn that more than half of the products sold on the Seattle-based company’s website are offered by third-party...

Products like food, medication or cosmetics can be harmless to some – but deadly to others. Certain ingredients are common triggers for life-threatening allergic reactions. That is why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers to clearly state...

Consumer safety advocates are troubled that Ikea continued to sell a dangerous dresser for months after learning it no longer met safety standards, endangering the lives of children in Louisiana and around the world. Over the past 10 years, six children have been...

Louisiana children may be drawn to the shiny, brightly-colored balls that make up an array of magnetic objects sold as desk accessories or stress relievers. However, while they may want to play with the attractive magnets, they could face severe risks as a result....

Most people do not realize how much product defects can affect them until they experience an event that results in their injury. Defective products are not exclusive to any particular industry. Though recalls and defective product and personal injury claims may seem...