Portable Generators Create Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Posted on January 14, 2014 in 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...Read More
Electric Car Catches Fire in Washington State
Posted on November 4, 2013 in Product Liability
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...Read More
Toyota Ordered to Pay Highest Civil Fine to Date
Posted on February 26, 2013 in Car Accidents, Product Liability, Traumatic Injuries
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...Read More
Federal Agency Oversees Recalls of Vehicle Defects
Posted on February 18, 2013 in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Product Liability
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...Read More
Yakima Area Car Accident Attorneys Warns Consumers about Counterfeit Air Bags
Posted on November 21, 2012 in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Product Liability
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...Read More
Off-Road and Recreational Motorists in Washington State Should Use Caution
Posted on October 19, 2012 in Personal Injury, Product Liability
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,...Read More
What Happens When a Defect Causes a Car Accident?
Posted on October 17, 2012 in Car Accidents, Product Liability
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...Read More
Sears Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Posted on September 20, 2012 in Product Liability
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...Read More
Product Liability Cases in Washington
Posted on May 31, 2012 in Product Liability
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...Read More
