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Category: Products Liability
So What Can Lawyers do about FOOD SAFETY?
Options for justice when food manufacturers prioritize profit over public safety & health We certainly all know that in Illinois we don’t have the resources, staff or monies to properly and safely safeguard our food supply. And for that reason, many agree that the safeguard largely falls to the trial lawyers to help protect all consumers. It i …
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5 Sources of Potentially Harmful CO Exposure in the Wintertime
The wintertime can be a season to enjoy snow sports and celebrate the holidays. At home, however, it can also mean that it’s time to turn up the heat and make some changes to prepare for plummeting temperatures. For those living in freezing regions of the nation, taking some time to also mitigate their risks of CO (carbon monoxide) exposure can be cri …
Category: Products Liability
Takata Acknowledges Defects with its Airbags, Recall Expands to 34M Vehicles
Takata has officially admitted that some of its airbags are defective and that a massive national recall for these defective airbags is necessary, according to a recent announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Takata airbag recall has been extended to 34 million vehicles, and the NHTSA is stepping in to coordinat …
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Graco’s Failures in Recalling Defective Child Car Seats Lead to $10M NHTSA Fine
Graco Children’s Products (Graco) has recently been issued a $10 million civil penalty from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for violating the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Specifically, the NHTSA has found that Graco failed to warn regulators about faulty latches on their defective child car seats in a timely m …
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After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Occurs: Who’s to Blame?
In light of our recent blog regarding the dangers of wintertime carbon monoxide poisoning for Illinois residents, we thought it would be a good time to take a closer look at some options for financial recovery if or when people suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning.Options for Financial Recovery after Carbon Monoxide PoisoningWhen negligence contributes to …
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Is a Real Danger During Illinois Winters, State Fire Marshall Warns
During winter in Illinois, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at home can increase, warns the Fire Marshall. Here’s how you can reduce your risk.As winter continues, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is warning the public to be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning as heaters and other appliances are relied on to heat home …
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FAQs about Products Liability Lawsuits (Pt. 3)
Here is the conclusion to our blog series FAQs about Products Liability Lawsuits.Additional Important Info about Products Liability Lawsuits…Q – What can I expect in terms of compensation?While these FAQs about products liability lawsuits are eye-opening, contact us when you are ready to get some more specific info about your case and rights.A – This …
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FAQs about Products Liability Lawsuits (Pt. 2)
Resuming FAQs about Products Liability Lawsuits (Pt. 1), below, we will continue to answer some more commonly asked questions about products liability lawsuits.More Answers to Questions about Products Liability Lawsuits…Q – How long do products liability lawsuits take to resolve?These answers to common questions about products liability lawsuits can gi …
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FAQs about Products Liability Lawsuits (Pt. 1)
In light of the recent recall issued for the defective Takata airbags, we thought it would be a good time to answer some commonly asked questions about product liability lawsuits. While these answers are general, they can give prospective plaintiffs (i.e., injured people considering filing a case) a bit better understanding as to what they can generally ex …
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