The last thing anybody expects is that they will be harmed by a medical device or prescription medication. Unfortunately, dangerous medical devices and prescription meds are used on consumers regularly. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed due to exposure to dangerous medical devices, implants, in pharmaceutical drugs. Often, the hazards associated with […]
Injuries caused by defective car parts can be devastating. Cars have thousands of parts that all need to work together to create a safe vehicle for consumers. Unfortunately, even a single defective car part can cause an accident leading to catastrophic injuries. When this happens, victims should be able to hold the manufacturer of the […]
When you buy a product to use or consume, you should be able to expect safety. However, there may be a time when you need a Philadelphia product liability attorney to help. If the negligence of a company or manufacturer has caused you harm, let us get to work. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., we […]
Six separate lawsuits have been filed in Chicago’s Cook County Circuit Court, claiming that an aerosol can design Conagra began using in 2011 is “faulty, dangerous and prone to explosion.” All of the incidents involved Conagra-produced Pam or similar cooking sprays that may have an obsolete and allegedly defective U-shaped venting system in the can’s […]
Graceleigh Inc., the manufacturer of Sammy’s Milk baby food, announced in early October that it is recalling its infant food product. The baby food may contain hazardous bacteria, and it also may not contain an adequate amount of iron for growing babies. For parents who have trusted this product to provide nutrients for their infant […]
Independence Day is a time of joyous celebration and festivities for people in Philadelphia and throughout the country. Along with grilling and enjoying time off with family and friends, nothing is more iconic than a fireworks display on our nation’s birthday. Viewing a professional fireworks display is usually safe enough, though accidents can happen even […]
Technology coupled with human ingenuity has made countless consumer products cheaper, more efficient, easier to use, more reliable and safer. However, mistakes in either the design or manufacturing processes still occur – when they do, the consequences can be disastrous. Philadelphia consumers have a reasonable expectation that the products they buy perform in a safe […]
Statistically speaking, more injuries happen at home than in any other place. Most of those injuries are derived from the use of defective electrical appliances, which should not be surprising, since Americans use electrical equipment and appliances every day. Improper use of an electrical appliance or use of a defective appliance may result in injury. […]
Most manufacturers want to earn the loyalty and trust of their customers when it comes to their products. They do so by producing quality products that meet the needs of consumers in their target market, whether it is an international market or a more localized region, such as the state of Pennsylvania. In addition to […]
Manufacturers have considerable responsibilities for their products when they put them on the market, including in Pennsylvania. To be competitive, they must ensure their products can do what they are advertised to do while also being safe for consumer use. Manufacturers are also obliged to provide proper warnings about any risks associated with their products. […]