When a defective product injures or harms you, product liability laws allow you to seek compensation. Understanding the types of compensation available can help you navigate the legal process and know what to expect when pursuing a claim. Types of compensation...
Products Liability
Key evidentiary matters in product liability claims
After sustaining a serious accident while using a defective product, seeking a legal remedy could get you the compensation that you need to move forward. These types of personal injury actions can be complex, and whether you prevail may depend on evidentiary support...
Compensation for injuries caused by defective work equipment
Working a job in an already hazardous environment is stressful enough. In addition, workers should never have to worry about whether the equipment required to complete the work is going to operate correctly, especially when their safety depends on it.Would you be...
Can a fault in a product’s design result in a compensable injury?
Products that are released into the stream of commerce are often scrutinized for safety at many levels before they make their way into the hands of New Orleans consumers. The strict review of safety that products are subjected to often catches problems before the...
Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs can cause injuries and illnesses
Over the last year, news about the pharmaceutical industry has made headlines. From stories about the skyrocketing prices of life-saving medications to developments in new medicinal treatments, New Orleans residents are able to glimpse into the world of the drug...
Inadequate warnings can make products deadly
The modern world is replete with conveniences. For example, no longer do New Orleans residents have to wash their clothing by hand - they simply have to throw their shirts and pants into a washing machine with some soap and push a button to have their apparel scrubbed...
The role of warnings in a products liability case
Many of the products that Louisiana residents purchase may clearly display the dangers they pose to the consumers who plan to use them. For example, a power saw may display its sharp blade as a cutting danger to those who may encounter it. Potentially dangerous...
Defective car parts cause serious accidents and injuries
In the last few years, millions of Americans were affected by the recall of their vehicles due to defective airbags. The source of the defective car parts was a single product manufacturer, and the bad airbags ended up inside vehicles made by nearly 20 different...
Dangerous products can be on the shelves of supermarkets
Though differences in lifestyle will dictate what individuals prefer, all people have the same basic requirements to survive: food, shelter and access to basic services. When it comes to food though, a New Orleans resident may choose from a variety of products, both...
Nearly 30,000 strollers are affected by a product recall
In the wake of the holiday season, many parents in Louisiana may take the opportunity to go for walks with their children. They put their child in a stroller and head out. Some disturbing news involving a product recall may prompt people to check the label on their...