Social media is pervasive in our lives today, but when you’re in the midst of a personal injury lawsuit, what you post online may be used against you. In today’s court of law, attorneys may request access to your social media accounts, and then use…
A California woman recently filed a new Instant Pot pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. She claims that the defendants’ claims about the safety of its products are misleading and that the products suffer from serious and…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 3,200 VidaXL Steel Pool Ladders. The steps to the ladder can loosen during use, posing fall and drowning hazards. Four Reports of Falls with Recalled VidaXL Ladders The recall involves two models…
A California woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She claims that the product was defective and did not work as advertised, leaving her with serious injuries. Bella Pressure Cooker Explodes, Burning Plaintiff…
On July 26, 2019, a Minnesota man filed an e-cigarette lawsuit against Tribal Vapors, a New Mexico e-cigarette shop, seeking damages for injuries he claimed to have sustained from an e-cigarette battery he purchased there. The e-cigarette shop was found liable for selling the batteries…
Did you know that October is National Pedestrian Safety Month? It is now. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration recently got together to launch the first National Pedestrian Safety Month in October of this year…
A New Mexico woman recently filed a new Elite Bistro pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She claims that when she used it, it failed to operate as expected and caused her serious injuries. Elite Bistro Pressure…
You’ve likely heard of attorney-client privilege, but how does it work exactly, particularly after a car accident? What is Attorney-Client Privilege? Attorney-client privilege is a rule that allows clients to openly share information with their lawyer without worrying that the lawyer will then turn around…
Two products were recently recalled because they pose a potential danger to children. If you have either the StepUp Sidekick Learning Tower or the Bobby baby lounger in your home, read on for instructions on what to do to make sure your children are safe.…
In 2016, airbag manufacturer Takata agreed to recall 35-40 million additional airbag inflators because of potential defects that could cause the airbags to explode upon deployment. It was the biggest recall in U.S. history, with the airbags ultimately linked to 19 deaths and over 400…
