Product recalls, although potentially quite expensive, are still in a manufacturer or product designer’s best interest, thanks to product liability laws. Indeed, the individual and class action lawsuits brought against General Motors for its ignition switch defect is a bitter reminder of that truth. The automaker established a $400 million fund for crash victims, which … Read More »
General Mills recalls flour due to possible E. coli contamination
Posted On: June 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityGeneral Mills has recalled 10 million pounds of flour due to a possible E. Coli contamination. Since December, 38 people in 20 states have become ill from E. coli O121 possibly linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour. These products were sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and … Read More »
Injured While Vacationing Part Four: Aviation Accidents
Posted On: June 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Injured While VacationingPart Four of our Injured While Vacationing Blog Series will talk about Aviation Accidents. Many this summer will travel to popular vacation destinations by plane. Statistically, plane crashes happen far less than automobile accidents. However, when these accidents do occur, they are almost always catastrophic. When a loved one is involved in a plane accident, … Read More »
Must an attorney still prove negligence in a drunk driving claim?
Posted On: May 30, 2016 | Categorized as: Drunk Driving AccidentsAccording to data compiled by the Pennsylvania DUI Association, alcohol-related crash injuries continue to be a serious concern. In 2014, drunk driving accidents comprised over one-quarter of traffic deaths. One might assume that fault would be evident when a drunk driver caused a crash. However, that element must still be proven. In addition, a consultation … Read More »
South Park Teen Involved in Fatal Crash
Posted On: May 25, 2016 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsA South Park teenager was killed in a one-vehicle crash last week. According to police, the accident occurred right before 1 a.m. in the 1400 block of Stoltz Road. Neighbors reported that the vehicle the victim was in was traveling at speeds near 70-80 mph. The vehicle then lost control, hit a mailbox, then trees … Read More »
