A young bike rider was severely injured when his front tire came off his bicycle when the quick release hub came undone. The cyclist may have a “product liability claim” against the manufacturer, seller and/or...
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Isn’t the product maker or seller ALWAYS responsible for injuries ?
September 21, 2008
In a word, “no.” However, in those states that have the law known as “strict product liability,” the burden of proof is somewhat lower (= easier) than in states, like Virginia, that have not adopted...
When a personal injury case settles, the Insurance Company wants a Release to be signed before the check is cashed so that they (and their insureds) will not get sued again on the same claim. When a case is filed in Court,...
Broken Bats Posing Safety Threat
July 29, 2008
A rash of broken baseball bats in big-league ballgames has some crying foul about the safety of players, coaches and fans. In one case, a woman at a Los Angeles Dodgers game was struck in the face with a piece of a broken bat...
I have been very fortunate throughout my legal career. I have been able to work with, and learn from, some of the greatest lawyers in the country. My first job in the legal profession was before I had even applied to law...