Dangerous Products

We rely on manufactured products every day. When those products turn out to be defective, they can end up causing serious injuries. The legal standards for product liability differ from those of normal injury cases. Lawyers have submitted articles to this section of the KnowledgeBase that discuss some of the issues that arise in a suit over a defective product, including the applicable laws and evidentiary standards.

Recent Dangerous Products Articles

FDA: Use “Extreme Care” Buying H1N1 Drugs on Internet
Provided by Olson Law Firm
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a strong warning to consumers to "use extreme care" when purchasing products for coping with H1N1 flu over the Internet. Read More »
Yaz and Yasmin: Potentially Dangerous
Provided by Holman Schiavone, LLC
Two recently released studies in the prestigious British Medical Journal show oral contraceptives including Yaz and Yasmin cause a dramatic increase in the risk of blood clots. Read More »
FDA Warns Against Three Zicam Cold Medicines
Provided by The Brandi Law Firm
The FDA advises consumers to stop using three Zicam cold remedies. The products are associated with the loss of sense of smell, a condition that could be long-lasting or permanent. Read More »
GM's Bankruptcy Provides Some Protection for Injured But Falls Short
Provided by Seidman Law Offices
Under the terms of GM's bankruptcy, the emerging company will accept liability for some product liability claims, but not for others. This result is both puzzling and unfair. Read More »
Chrysler Bankruptcy Denies Consumers Their Day In Court
Provided by Lane & Lane, LLC
In the rush to get Chrysler through bankruptcy court, little attention was paid to a particular group of creditors pushed aside in the proceedings: People injured by defective Chrysler vehicles. Read More »