By now we have all heard about the dangers of energy drinks and how there have been a number of deaths in which doctors or parents believe that the drinks played at least a role in their suffering and death. A number of lawsuits have been filed trying to prove that these fatalities are connected with …
Blog: Defective Products
First Depuy Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Results in $8.3 Million Verdict
Victims all over the nation have been suffering as a result of their DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implants, and just last week the first official lawsuit against the Johnson & Johnson owned company has come to a verdict. The victim, a retired prison guard suffered extensively after receiving the implant as he claims …
Americans File Thousands of Surgical Mesh Lawsuits
For years, women have undergone surgery to remedy serious medical conditions like pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The most effective form of treatment was thought to be the implementation of surgical mesh—which is a small piece of material that is implanted directly inside of the vagina—but it has quickly been decided …
Mirena IUD Claims in North Carolina
There have been numerous lawsuits related to defective Mirena intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD). This hormone-based contraceptive is a T-shaped device that is implanted directly into the uterus by a trained medical professional. It is thought to be the most effective form of reversible birth control, as it can remain in the body for up to …
Product Liability: Defective Manufacture vs. Defective Design
As consumers, we should not have to worry that we could be injured by the products that we have picked up directly off of the shelf. Unfortunately, this is a reality that we must be wary of. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were approximately 212,000 emergency room visits in 2002 alone …
Injured by Granuflo, NaturaLyte or Transvaginal Mesh Products?
The Whitley Law Firm would like to announce that we have recently begun to take on personal injury cases involving Granuflo, NaturaLyte and Transvaginal Mesh products. Each one of these defective and dangerous products has caused thousands of people across the United States serious physical harm, so we would like to make sure that all such …
Dialysis Products Recalled after Reported Heart Problems
NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate and NaturaLyte GranuFlo, products widely used in dialysis treatments, were recalled by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on June 27, 2012. Made by Fresenius Medical Care North America Company, these products have recently been linked to heart complications in patients that have received dialysis within 48 hours of completing …
Baby Bathers Recalled in Lieu of Defect
Among the numerous recalls that have been implemented thus far in 2012, a frightening number of them have involved children’s toys and devices. First, a popular brand of infant sitting aids, Bumbo baby seats, were recalled after a flaw in the product’s design was discovered. The defect allowed for infants to easily maneuver their way …
Understanding Product Recalls and Liability of Manufacturers
Manufacturers of food products, children’s toys, drugs, medical devices, vehicles, and all other types of products are expected to maintain a certain standard when it comes to their inventions. They must have it approved and properly tested to ensure its safety when it reaches the consumer level. If they fail to have the drug approved …
Who is to Blame For Defective Products?
In the legal community, a defective or dangerous product is a product that is considered unreasonably safe for its intended use or purpose. When people engage in reasonable use of a product, use a product as intended, and follow directions and warning labels, they should not suffer injuries. Anytime people have been injured by a …
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