Even if a product is designed well, it can still pose a hazard to consumers. Defects in manufacturing happen when the product is inadequately made, departing from the original design. For instance, a bottle of prescription medications could become contaminated while at a processing location or a metal hip replacement could break prematurely because of …
When Should You Hire a Product Liability Lawyer?
As an experienced product liability attorney in Salt Lake City, Siegfried & Jensen can be your advocate when fighting to protect the legal rights of you and your family. This can include your right to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party responsible for your injuries or the accident that caused them. There is a …
What to Know About Defective Tires & Product Liability
Road safety is crucial in preventing car accidents. Often in accidents with motor vehicles, the cause of the accident is because of tire defects or failure. To avoid tire failure while traveling on the road, it is helpful to choose a high-quality tire. If you experience tire failure, you can possibly lose your ability to …
Who Is Liable for Defective Product Injuries?
Every day, consumers across the country purchase items they intend to use. When items are created, they are designed to perform specific functions. Sometimes, the items make things easier for users – like electric can openers. Sometimes items are designed for safety – like airbags in motor vehicles. Unfortunately, sometimes these items can be defective. …
What Are Common Types of Defective Product Claims?
Every year, numerous consumers are injured by defective products. Products like vehicle parts, prescription medications, medical equipment, and even electronic devices are commonly causing injuries to those who rely on them for some type of service. In situations where people are injured by defective products, they may be able to pursue a product liability claim …
Peg Perego Stroller Recall: Risk of Entrapment & Strangulation
Peg Perego issued a recall of about 223,000 strollers on June 24th because of a risk of entrapment and strangulation. The recall involves two different older versions* of the Peg Perego strollers, Venezia and Pliko-P3 (model numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the Pliko P-3′s stroller seat and on the Venezia stroller’s footboard). …
Ovarian Cancer From Asbestos in Johnson Johnson Talcum Powder Products
Johnson & Johnson has been a trusted provider of safe and healthy personal hygiene and household products until now. J&J was established in — and introduced J&J baby powder in —. The primary ingredient in J&J baby powder was and remains to be the mineral known as Talc. In fact, for over – years J&J …