Most people are familiar with the concept of a “crime.” But did you know that if you are injured as a result of a crime, you may be entitled to money damages from the person who broke the law? To commit a crime, a person, known as a “defendant,” breaks a law. He or she […]
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Faulty Dehumidifiers Cause $19 Million in Property Damage
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just reported on the renewed efforts to get the word out about defective dehumidifiers. Gree, the dehumidifier manufacturer for a variety of brand name appliance companies, just reannounced their recall following the news of 450 fires and $19 million reported in property damages associated with defective dehumidifiers from Frigidaire, […]
8 Million Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a press release about a recall impacting approximately 8 million defective Conair Cuisinart food processors. According to the CPSC, the riveted blade can crack, and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the food. Due to the potential laceration hazard to consumers, the manufacturer […]
Learn How a Typical Personal Injury Case Proceeds
If you have never been involved in a lawsuit before, you may have many questions about how lawsuits work. While every lawsuit is different, most personal injury cases have several elements in common, starting with a review by your attorney and continuing up through settlement or trial. If you were involved in a bad accident […]
Seriously Injured in a Crash with a Semi? Who Might Be Responsible
Trucking accidents are usually much more complicated than basic car wrecks. With most car wrecks, the only people involved are the drivers of the vehicles and their insurance companies. When a commercial vehicle is involved, such as large truck, many things can go wrong, not just at the time of the accident but leading up […]