Many people in Florida depend on prescription medications to maintain their health and live a normal life. Prescription drugs today can do everything from controlling high blood pressure to relieving chronic pain. Yet virtually all drugs have potential side effects....
Products Liability
Company issues product recall of dangerous chests and dressers
When Floridians purchase a product, they are expecting it to be safe when they use it. Whatever the product may be, when there is something wrong with the product's construction or should it pose a hazard when it is installed, there can be injuries and even death. The...
What is the product recall process by the FDA?
While residents in Florida are under the general impression that the consumer goods that they use on a daily basis are safe, the unfortunate reality is that some harmful and defective goods enter the retail market. A dangerous or defective product could injure or...
Experienced advocates for victims of automobile defects
Florida residents spend a lot of time in their cars. Many people simply trust that auto manufacturers have done everything reasonably possible to make vehicles safe. Unfortunately, as word of one automobile recall after another hits the news, it becomes clear that...
Birth control packagining error may have lead to pregnancies
In 2011, there were eight brands of birth control pills recalled by Qalitest Pharmaceuticals. There was an error on the packaging, which resulted in the weekly tablet order being reverses. The placebo pills, which are meant for women to take during menstruation, were...
Lawsuit cites defective medical device
Having surgery can be a stressful, frightening experience. However, it can be the difference between life and death or pain and relief. In most cases, people feel much better after surgery. Sadly, for some patients, a procedure doesn't go as planned or an inadequate...
Injured by a defective product? What you need to know
Readers of this blog may be somewhat familiar with the concept of product liability. You may know that if a product is defective or causes serious damage or injuries, the manufacturer can potentially be held liable. However, while this may be true, it can also...
Warning: Magnetic toys are still a problem for children
If you have been following the news, you may have heard that federal consumer safety officials have filed a second complaint in attempt to make Zen Magnets remove a potentially dangerous product from the market. Parents may recognize the product as a magnetic toy made...
Ford Escape product liability being investigated by the NHTSA
Defective motor vehicle parts can put unsuspecting drivers in serious danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating a very serious product liability issue in the Escape, a car made by Ford Motor Company. Investigators are...
Recall causing headaches long after being pulled from the market
We have looked at how a defective product can put people in danger when it remains on the market. Companies have a responsibility to make sure their products are safe and provide proper warnings for use. When these fail, residents in Florida and across the country can...