In an age where consumer products are more advanced and accessible than ever before, the safety and well-being of users should be a paramount concern. Unfortunately, 2023 has seen a disturbing array of products that, due to design flaws, manufacturing errors, or inadequate warnings, have led to tragic consequences. At J&Y Law...
Category: Defective Products
How common are defective truck parts?
Defective truck parts, while not extremely common, do occur and can pose significant safety risks. The frequency of defects in truck parts depends on various factors including the quality control measures of manufacturers, the age and maintenance of the trucks, and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight.
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The most common types of defective products that people buy
When we buy a new product online or at a store, we rarely give any thought about how that product might potentially harm us. Sadly though, every day thousands of Californias are hurt or injured by faulty products that can cut, explode, pinch, pull, or main in a variety of unexpected ways.....
E-Bike Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA
E-Bikes, aka Electric Bikes, are motorized bicycles that do not require a driver’s license to operate in the State of California. There are 3 different classes of E-Bike with slightly different laws in California.
Product Recall Accidents
Product recall accidents can happen at any time, and they can result in serious injuries or even death. When a product is defective or dangerous, the manufacturer or distributor may issue a recall to protect consumers from harm. However, not all recalls are successful, and some products may still be sold...
Deadly “Flame-jetting” Claims Thousands of Lives Annually
Although it's a nationwide danger, the warm climate and active lifestyle in California likely increases the risk that its residents could be victims of a deadly phenomenon known as flame-jetting.
Flame-jetting occurs...
The Importance of a Post-Accident Investigation
Q: How are the cause of an accident and the basis of a lawsuit determined?
When is an accident just an accident and when is it somebody's fault?
Whether the victim of an automobile accident has grounds for a personal injury action (or...
Nut-Butter Recalled Due To E.Coli – What Are The Top Causes Of Food Injuries?
The FDA recently closed down an Erlinger, Kentucky food processing facility due to reports of the presence E. coli bacteria in a brand of soy nut butter manufactured by Dixie Dew Products, Inc. The nut butter, manufactured for I.M. Healthy, has been linked to E. coli outbreaks...
Monsanto Sued Over Alleged Cancer-Causing Weedkiller – Will the corporate giant be found liable?
Monsanto, no stranger to defective product litigation, is being sued yet again based on claims that the company’s weed-killing products cause cancer. This latest suit was brought in Alameda, California, by 40 California residents claiming that Roundup, a product created by Monsanto, caused them to contract...