Dangerous prescription drugs, medical devices, and consumer products prompt thousands of recalls, safety warnings, and lawsuits every year. Learn more, plus get tips on what to expect in a product liability lawsuit.
Types of Product Liability Claims
Learn the three types of product liability claims: manufacturer mistake, dangerous product design, and failure to provide adequate warnings and instructions.
Proving a Product Liability Claim
Here's what you need to prove in order to bring a successful product liability claim against a manufacturer.
Product Liability Claims: Who to Sue?
If you've been injured by a dangerous or defective product, here's how to identify all potential defendants in your product liability case.
Answers to basic questions about defective product liability claims.
Defective Product Claims: Theories of Liability
Different claims ("causes of action") can come into play when you're suing over injury or illness caused by a dangerous or defective product.
Damages in Product Liability Cases
If you've been injured by a defective or dangerous product, it's important to understand the spectrum of compensable losses ("damages" in legalese).
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Lawsuit
If you want to sue over injuries caused by a defective product, your court case needs to be filed under the deadline set by your state's "statute of limitations."
Can I Sue If I'm Harmed by the Coronavirus Vaccine?
What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.
Zantac (Ranitidine) Cancer Lawsuits
The discovery of a cancer-causing contaminant in Zantac has triggered a wave of lawsuits over the safety of the popular heartburn medication.
How Long Will My 3M Earplugs Lawsuit Take?
3M's Combat Arms earplugs have been linked to thousands of instances of hearing loss, tinnitus, and related problems experienced by servicemembers.
Can I File a Hair Relaxer/Hair Straightener Lawsuit?
Chemicals used in dozens of popular hair relaxers and hair straighteners have been linked to reproductive cancers, prompting a surge of lawsuits.
Chinese Drywall: Health Problems and Property Damage
China-manufactured drywall has been linked to health problems and metal corrosion in homes.
Tobacco and Cigarette Litigation: History & Trends
The evolution of lawsuits and legal action against Big Tobacco, and current trends involving the liability of cigarette/e-cigarette manufacturers.
Can I Sue If I'm Harmed by the Coronavirus Vaccine?
What to know before (and after) your coronavirus vaccination when it comes to civil liability for potential harm.
Can You Sue a Restaurant for Food Poisoning or Food Contamination?
While they sound simple, food poisoning and food contamination claims can be tough to prove.
Proving what made you sick is often the greatest challenge in a food poisoning case.
Can I File an Injury Lawsuit Over a Medical Device?
Lawsuits for injury caused by defective medical devices hinge on the legal concept of "product liability."
Product Liability Claims Involving Vehicle Defects
When a vehicle defect leads to car accident injuries or other kinds of harm, a product liability lawsuit might be an option.
"Sudden Unintended Acceleration" Lawsuits Against Toyota
Millions of Toyota vehicles were recalled over possible "sudden unintended acceleration" problems starting back in 2009, and a wave of lawsuits followed. Is it too late to sue Toyota?
Rear-End Car Accident Caused by Faulty Brakes
In a rear-end collision involving faulty brakes, someone other than the tailing driver could be at fault.
Filing a Juul or Vaping Lawsuit
Juul and other e-cigarette makers are facing scrutiny (and thousands of lawsuits) over their products and their advertising.
Can I Join a Juul Class Action Lawsuit?
What do you have to prove to succeed with a vaping lawsuit, and what's the best approach to seeking compensation?
How do FDA recalls work, and how could a recall affect your personal injury lawsuit?
Zantac (Ranitidine) Cancer Lawsuits
The discovery of a cancer-causing contaminant in Zantac has triggered a wave of lawsuits over the safety of the popular heartburn medication.
Lawsuits Over Antipsychotic Drugs
Learn about personal injury claims over anti-psychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.