Articles Posted in Product Liability

The statute of limitations for product liability cases defines the timeframe within which you must file a legal claim after being harmed by a defective product. Each state has its own laws governing these time limits, so the jurisdiction in which you were injured will significantly impact your ability to seek compensation. Understanding Product Liability…

Holding companies accountable is essential in protecting consumers from dangerous products. When companies neglect their duty to ensure safety, innocent people suffer serious injuries or even lose their lives. Famous product liability cases serve as reminders that companies must be responsible for the quality and safety of their products. These landmark product liability cases have…

Before the advent of modern science, many industries were unaware of the toxic properties of certain chemicals used in everyday applications and how they could harm humans. The US military was no exception, especially those harmed by trichloroethylene exposure. In the 1940s, the US military began using trichloroethylene (TCE) for vapor-degreasing tanks and aircraft parts.…

Medical devices are designed to save patients’ lives. Yet, defective devices are regularly reported to the Food and Drug Administration and other safety organizations. From 2018 to 2022, hundreds of major medical devices, including pacemakers and implants, were recalled [1]. If you experience defective medical products in your treatment, you may be left with worsening…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 4.5 million ladder injuries annually in the United States alone. An alarming number of these accidents are caused by faulty ladders or missing safety features that could have prevented them from occurring in the first place. Were you injured in a ladder accident, or…

Product defects can arise from a flaw in the design, manufacturing process, or marketing, making the product unreasonably dangerous to consumers. But what is a defective product? A defective product is any item that fails to meet reasonable safety standards and causes harm when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner.  Three Main…

When a consumer is injured by a product, the most common way to resolve a legal claim is through product liability lawsuit settlements. These settlements offer a way for injured parties to recover compensation without going through a lengthy and uncertain trial. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, our product liability attorneys in Chicago have represented countless…

Car accidents and product liability often intersect when a crash is caused not by driver error, but by a defective vehicle or faulty component. While most car accidents are caused by human error, there are times when the crash is the direct result of a defective vehicle or one of its parts. When a car’s…