Defective Products and Recalls

When a dangerous product has injured a client, New Orleans personal injury attorneys usually will examine what warnings, if any, the manufacturer gave regarding the product’s use. In some cases, a product may be found to be dangerous because the manufacturer did not provide an adequate warning. Whether a manufacturer must provide a warning depends on […]

When a New Orleans resident is injured by a power tool or other manufactured product, a potential claim against the company that made the dangerous device is governed by the Louisiana Products Liability Act. This law sets forth some very specific rules regarding older manufactured products in a personal injury lawsuit. Where problems may arise when […]

New Orleans parents should be aware that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target have announced a recall of children’s belts that pose a threat of serious injury. The buckles in these belts contain lead levels that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Parents who have purchased this dangerous product should take immediate steps […]

New Orleans Product Liability lawyers typically examine whether a product that caused an injury was properly manufactured. Part of that examination may include an investigation into whether the item was made in compliance with the relevant industry and government standards. People injured by defective products may be eligible to file a product liability lawsuit. While a […]

When a New Orleans resident is injured while using a machine at work, whether he or she can recover any damages is governed under the Louisiana Products Liability Act. To recover damages under this act, the plaintiff must prove that the product was unreasonably dangerous in one of four ways: 1) construction or composition, 2) design, […]

New Orleans residents who have been prescribed Darvocet or Darvon should be aware that the FDA pulled these painkillers off the U.S. market late last year. If you are currently using either of these medications, you should immediately consult your doctor to discuss switching to another form of pain management. The decision to remove Darvocet […]

When a New Orleans resident needs a hip or knee replacement, they should have some assurance that the medical device being implanted will not result in further injury, such as what we are seeing with the recent Exactech Knee Recall. These devices are supposed to be rigorously tested for safety and proper functioning before being used. […]

When a New Orleans resident is injured using a manufactured product, whether he or she can recover any damages is governed by the Louisiana Products Liability Act. To recover under this Act, the injured person must prove that the product was unreasonably dangerous in one of four ways: 1) construction or composition, 2) design, 3) inadequate […]

The existence of a safer version of a dangerous product can help when pursuing a lawsuit. When a dangerous product injures someone, there are several different grounds that a New Orleans personal injury attorney may explore in regard to bringing a lawsuit. One of these is whether the product was unreasonably dangerous in its design. When […]

When a person injured by a dangerous product wants to pursue compensation, one issue most New Orleans personal injury attorneys will examine is any warnings the manufacturer provided regarding the product’s use. If a manufacturer has not provided adequate warning of the potential danger of a product, the product may be found unreasonably dangerous based on […]