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Category: Defective Products
Defective Air Bags Can Explode In Florida's Hot/Humid Weather
July 7, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsThe Wall Street Journal reported Monday, June 24, 2014 that Toyota Motor Corp, BMW AG, Chrysler Group LLC and Ford Motor Company, in addition to Honda, Mazda and Nissan, were going to conduct recalls in Florida and Puerto Rico on vehicles which are equipped with Takata air bags. They will also be targeting the southern states and territories which have hot, humid weather.
How to Host a Safe and Successful Summer Cookout
July 5, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsSummer is here, and with it returns the popular summer cookout. Backyard barbecues are a popular and fun way to spend a summer afternoon or evening with good friends and family. Unfortunately, Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., has represented many families who have experienced the dangers involved in grilling.
The Hidden Hazards In The Home
June 27, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsTo bring attention to safety issues, the National Safety Council (NSC) has named its 2014 June Safety Month Campaign, 'Safety: It Takes All Of Us'. We are devoting this blog to review the hidden hazards in the home.
Suffer an injury using a borrowed tool? The tool owner may be liable.
March 14, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsBorrowing a tool, such as a ladder, may come with some risk. Should an injury occur caused by a faulty ladder, either as a result of poor maintenance on the part of the owner of the ladder, and/or poor manufacture, the injured party may have a legal case against the manufacturer, the owner or both.
Can Not-For-Profits, Yard Sales & Flea Markets Sell Recalled Products?
March 10, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsEveryone tries to save money. One of the ways of saving money, is buying and supporting not-for-profit retailers such as Goodwill, the Salvation Army, church thrift stores, rummage sales and flea markets and yard sales. While retailers are not required to test used products or clothing for safety, they cannot knowingly sell products that do not meet safety and compliance laws.
Defective Medical Devices Product Liability Claims
March 3, 2014 | Category: Defective Products, Medical DevicesEach year many Americans are injured and or killed as a result of defective products, according to the he U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Millions of Americans depend on advanced medical devices to correct health issues that impede their daily life. While most benefit from these devices, some patients suffer injuries as a result of faulty medical products.
Why It is Important To Complete Product Registration Cards
January 27, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsAvailable data shows less than 20% of people purchasing products with warranty registration cards return the cards. Fort Myers defective products attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. wants people to know how important it is to complete product warranty and/or registration cards as this is the only way manufacturers can quickly notify consumers if a product they purchased has been recalled.
What Vehicle Maneuvers Cause More Vehicle Injuries and Fatalities?
January 24, 2014 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe VehiclesMaking left turns and negotiating curves rank high in national and Florida statistics compiled by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in causing more vehicle injuries and fatalities. In fact, left-hand turns account for close to 42% of vehicle/motorcycle crashes and fatalities in the U.S.
Determining Who To Sue In Defective Product Liability Claims
December 27, 2013 | Category: Defective ProductsDefective products are those products that do not carry adequate warnings, do not include sufficient or complete manufacturer instructions for the use of the product, or those that are unreasonably dangerous. Fort Myers personal injury attorney Randall Spivey will tell you that the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission monitors the injuries and/or deaths that occur due to defective consumer products, and unfortunately, the statistics are troubling.
Have an accident as the result of a defective vehicle part? - You may have legal recourse
October 9, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsVictims of vehicle accidents caused by defective vehicle parts may have legal recourse against the manufacturers and possibly others, such as part distributors.