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Category: Defective Products
Product Recall and Defective Product Litigation
December 7, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsProduct recalls can lead to confusion when it comes to product defect litigation. If you have been injured while foreseeably using a defective product, then you may be entitled (pursuant to Florida law) to sue the manufacturer and recover damages as compensation — but how does a product recall affect your potential lawsuit?
How To Avoid Dangerous Toys When Holiday Shopping
November 29, 2017 | Category: Child Injuries, Defective ProductsMany of us will be purchasing toys for children during the Christmas and Hanukkah season. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., would like to remind shoppers, that toys need to be safe and age-appropriate.
NHTSA Reports Mechanical Failures Can Cause Accidents
October 23, 2017 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe VehiclesWhen a motorist loses vehicle control as the result of mechanical failure, it can be devastating and cause injuries, even death. Mechanical failures, according to US News, are a factor in 12 to 13 percent of all auto accidents.
Defective Children’s Car Seats – A Real Risk on the Road
October 13, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsOne of the most important safety devices which parents provide for their children is the car seat. When they are fully functional, they can significantly reduce the chance for injury or death should there be a vehicle accident.
Why Is There Another Takata Air Bag Problem
August 21, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsThe NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that there are still 26 million unrepaired airbag inflator vehicles from previous recalls. Now there is another Takata airbag problem.
Defective Guardrails Responsible for 7 Deaths in 3 States
July 26, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsOn December 8, 2014 we published a blog titled “Defective Guardrails – A Safety Hazard.” After 2 1/5 years defective guardrails are still a safety concern.
What Happens When Auto Makers Do Not Recall Defective Vehicles in a Timely Manner?
July 21, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsOnce a safety-defect determination is made, the law gives the manufacturer three options for correcting the defect.
Rainy Season - Bad Tires Cause Accidents
June 21, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsAs we are now entering Florida's rainy season, having safe tires is even more important.
What Does Takata's Guilty Plea Mean For U.S. Drivers?
May 3, 2017 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe Vehicles34 million cars have already been recalled over the last five years. By 2020 the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) expects the total to be 42 million. There have been at least 11 deaths and 180 injured in the United States linked to defective Takata airbags.
Manufacturer Defects: Can You Sue for Injuries Sustained?
April 18, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsIn Florida, if you have been injured due to a product that was in a dangerous condition or otherwise presented a hazard as a result of it having been defectively manufactured, you may be entitled to recover damages to compensate for your injuries. In fact, Florida law provides injury claimants who are pursuing a lawsuit in this category — that of product liability — a number of advantages that help to ease the litigation burden.