Category: Product Liability

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently warned consumers about the dangers of portable generators, particularly in enclosed spaces. According to the commission, portable generators caused 800 carbon monoxide deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2012, with most occurring since 2005. Although most of us have heard that carbon…

An electric powered Tesla Model S caught fire recently in Kent, Washington, reviving concerns about the safety of electric-powered vehicles. According to the vehicle’s manufacturer, the fire occurred when the car came into contact with “a large metallic object in the middle of the road.” The Washington State Patrol reported…

The National Highway Safety Administration announced recently that Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to pay $17.35 million in civil fines as a result of the auto giant’s failure to report a safety defect to the government in a timely manner. The fine is not only the maximum amount allowable under…

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced recently that it had recalled more than 17.8 million products during 2012. The NHTSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for setting safety standards for vehicles and products related to vehicles, investing alleged defects, and announcing and tracking safety…

Yakima area car accident attorney Mariano Morales urges consumers to heed a recent advisory by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration about the use of counterfeit airbags to replace those damaged in some vehicle accidents. The NHTSA issued the advisory this month after receiving numerous complaints from consumers and…

Washington State offers numerous and varied outdoor opportunities throughout the year. Whether you prefer water skiing, snow skiing, four-wheeling or snowmobiling, Washington State has the terrain for you. Many of these outdoor recreational activities, however, carry a significant risk of personal injury, as evidenced by last week’s “jeeping” accident in…

Millions of traffic accidents take place throughout the country each year, and most are the result of someone’s negligence. When most of us think of a negligent party, or a person at fault in an accident, we immediately envision the driver of one of the vehicles involved. But defects in…

Retail giant Sears, Roebuck & Co. issued a voluntary recall last month that covers almost 800,000 Kenmore dehumidifiers, according to CPSC reports. The recall was issued as a result of complaints that the units can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Sears…

If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, then you may have a compensable product liability case. What does this mean? Product liability is a specialized area of tort law, or the law of personal injuries. When a manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler or distributor of a product…