Posted on March 17, 2022 in Product Liability Litigation

Defective products can lead to significant injuries or illnesses for consumers. There are a variety of ways that products can become defective, but there are typically three main types of product defects that form the umbrella of just about everything that can go wrong with the items we use and consume every day. This includes… read more

Posted on August 31, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

Millions of Americans rely on prescription medications to help prevent illnesses or alleviate pain and suffering. However, there are times when pharmaceuticals cause injuries and illnesses. If you or somebody you care about have been injured due to a faulty prescription medication, it may certainly be possible to file a product liability lawsuit against the… read more

Posted on August 31, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

Many individuals in the state of Oregon use gas-powered appliances. Even though these appliances generally operate the way they are supposed to without incident, there are times when injuries can be caused by unsafe gas appliances. Here, we want to discuss what types of gas appliances can become unsafe as well as the steps you… read more

Posted on August 31, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

Defective products can cause significant injuries or illnesses for consumers. When this occurs, injury victims should be able to recover compensation from the product company, manufacturer, distributor, seller, or another party responsible for the product. In these cases, the concept of “strict liability” will arise. Strict product liability has to do with the company or… read more

Posted on June 22, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

We hear about vehicle recalls all the time. In some cases, we see entire vehicles facing recalls due to safety issues with the design. However, what happens much more often is that individual parts in a vehicle face recall because they are flawed. When a recall occurs, the car manufacturer will typically send notice to… read more

Posted on June 8, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

Any time someone purchases a product for themselves or their families to use or consume, the last thing they expect is that they will be injured because the product was defective. Unfortunately, faulty products make it onto store shelves and into our households on a regular basis. Not a day goes by when there are… read more

Posted on May 10, 2021 in Product Liability Litigation

Most people will not be familiar with the term “toxic tort.” This term refers to a lawsuit brought by a person who has been harmed due to exposure to a dangerous substance. A toxic tort lawsuit in Portland or throughout the state of Oregon can be a very complex legal situation. Here, we want to… read more

Posted on March 11, 2016 in Auto Accidents,Our Blog,Product Liability Litigation

Posted on April 23, 2015 in Defective Product Litigation,Our Blog,Product Liability Litigation

Nearly one million Trek brand bicycles are being recalled over a safety hazard that resulted in one bicyclist becoming paralyzed. Trek has issued a recall of nearly one million of its bicycles for a defective component. According to reports, a quick release lever on the bicycle can get in the way of the brakes, which… read more

Posted on April 22, 2015 in Defective Product Litigation,Our Blog,Product Liability Litigation

A man who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome after using Motrin has been awarded $48 million by a jury in Los Angeles. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is more than just a rash. At worst, it’s life threatening. At best, it’s debilitating. Christopher Trejo developed this tragic condition after using Motrin, the brand name for ibuprofen, as a teenager. The… read more