Distracted pedestrians are a danger to motorists and themselves. As the screens on our devices capture more of our attention and lead us to ignore our surroundings, cities are taking action.
Product liability suit alleges device severely mutilated toddler
While it did not occur in California, a recent lawsuit may have alarmed parents considering potty training their children with any aids purchased from Target. Recently, a little boy was severely mutilated while using one device, and his parents have filed a product liability lawsuit against the retail giant. Perhaps equally upsetting, this is far from the first time the apparently dangerous device has injured a child.
Product liability claim can be made after buying faulty product
Consumers in California and throughout the country assume that the products they purchase every day have been tested appropriately and are safe for their use. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of items available for purchase makes it extremely difficult to ensure that every item placed on a shelf is safe. In fact, over five thousand product recalls were made in a 12-month period ending in March 2017. This creates the possibility for a number of potential product liability claims.
Car accidents: 1 dead, 2 injured following head-on crash
California roadways are frequently traveled daily for business or personal reasons. Whether driving back and forth to work, dropping off or picking up children from school or running errands, cars are in constant use throughout the state. With the sheer volume of vehicles on the roads, car accidents are bound to happen. While most incidents involve only damage to the vehicles or minor physical injuries, some are more much serious. A recent crash in Shafter claimed the life of one person and injured two others.
$28 million awarded in product liability lawsuit
Xarelto is a medication commonly prescribed to California residents and others elsewhere in the country for the treatment and prevention of blood clots. Physicians routinely use the drug to reduce the risk of stroke, embolism or thrombosis. Recently, a jury found that the manufacturers were responsible for a patient's injuries that were linked to the drug in a product liability lawsuit.
Right-turn accidents most common for bicyclists
As more commuters choose to use a bicycle as their primary mode of transportation, the potential for bicycle accidents also increases.
