While some products might be inherently dangerous, consumers purchase items in good faith that the product has been tested and the manufacturing process exceeds industry safety standards. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for consumers to get seriously injured by...
Products Liability
Do your kids use these recalled items?
Shopping for children's merchandise is very fun. The products are colorful, whimsical and interesting. They can bring a smile to your kid's face while also serving a practical purpose. Unfortunately, for some kids, their belongings end up being sources of severe harm...
Flammable children’s sleepwear recalls
One of the best ways to ensure children's products are safe is to regularly check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Recall List. This federal agency reports details about products that have known defects, what the specific hazards are for each product and...
Breaking down a Boulder man’s $6.5 million verdict
Have you ever wondered how car crashes can result in multi-million-dollar awards? Car repairs and medical bills rarely reach those figures, but those aren't the only considerations. There are other factors involved, as well. Many of these factors contributed to the...
Brake failure a frequent cause of commercial truck crashes
As someone who travels Colorado's roadways with regularity, you have probably spotted those runaway truck ramps along the sides of some highways that are supposed to give truck drivers a place to go in the event that their brakes fail. These truck ramps should undergo...
Manufacturer knew baby powder contained cancer-causing substance
Many have long suspected that a link exists between baby powder and cancer, with thousands of women coming forward over the years to assert that they developed cancer after prolonged use of the product. Now, a recent investigation has revealed that the manufacturer of...
3 situations an attorney can help you in
Self-reliance is one of the best qualities a person can have. When you are able and willing to advocate for yourself, you are likely to be safer and more secure in most situations. There are a number of instances, though, where it is necessary to rely on the expertise...
Judge rules GM can be sued for faulty ignition switches
Colorado GM vehicle owners who were affected by faulty GM ignition switches may have the ability to seek punitive damages. However, a judge ruled that the affected individuals would have to prove that the company knew about the faulty ignition switches but attempted...
Honda issues new recall because of faulty airbags
Colorado residents who own Honda vehicles may be interested to learn that Honda Motor Co has issued another recall, this time involving 4.5 million of its cars due to hazardous airbag inflators. So far, eight deaths have been linked to the defective Takata Corp airbag...
Ford Motors recalls 440,000 vehicles for safety issues
On May 27, Ford announced that it was recalling more than 440,000 vehicles due to problems with their power steering as well as heat-shielding issues. According to the report, the recall involves a number of sedans, crossovers and the 2015 Ford Mustang. The automaker...