Product manufacturers, retailers, and others are obligated to produce, distribute, and sell products that are reasonably safe. When this doesn't happen, a product can cause significant injury and open the door to liability. The Northern Virginia personal injury attorneys of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP have extensive experience handling product...
Read MoreThe Future of Chemical Safety
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed by Congress in 1976. As the primary federal regulation on chemical substances in the US, the TSCA provides the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with authority to require tests, records, and reports from local manufacturers, importers, processors, and distributors of chemical substances operating in the country. The...
Read MoreCommon Types of Defective Products
Product Defects Leading To Injury
WHAT ARE COMMON TYPES OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS?
A product defect is any design flaw, manufacturing error or labeling issue that makes a product unsafe to use. Any product, from your hair dryer to your food to your car, can be defective...
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Are Medical Device Manufacturers Mislabeling Patient Deaths?
Defective Products Attorneys Serving Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
A patient died after having a damaged cardiac stent implanted. However, the company that makes the stents labeled the incident a “malfunction.” Another patient received a knee injection and developed a fatal septic infection. The company that produced the knee injection called the death... Read MoreWhy is Fiat Chrysler Recalling 1.1 Million Cars?
Brand new cars these days come with all sorts of fun features, such as Bluetooth compatibility, rearview cameras to help you park, laser headlights (yes, that’s a real thing), remote-start buttons and even traffic light recognition systems. However, drivers who purchased from Fiat Chrysler didn’t count on receiving a feature that made their car...
Read MoreDid Bard Blood Clot Filters Cause Deaths?
Recently, NBC News had an alarming report about blood clot filters, which have been linked to defects, saying that thousands of Americans may have had the devices implanted in them. The news outlet investigated government data and discovered that approximately 300 non-fatal injuries and 27 deaths have been linked to Recovery filters, which are blood...
Read MoreDid Automakers Hide Keyless Ignition Defects?
Recently, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles seeking class action status alleging that 10 automakers concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with keyless technology. According to the Consumerist, the lawsuit was filed in August, accusing the companies of failing to inform buyers of a “deadly defect” associated with keyless ignition switches. The...
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Children’s Crayons & Toys
CNN reported recently that four boxes of crayons and two toy crime lab kits sold in America have tested positive for traces of asbestos.
The findings come in a report done by the advocacy group EWG Action Fund. The group allegedly hired a private lab to test...
The NHTSA database can be reached by clicking Fourth of July Firework Safety Tips
Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend with fireworks? If you do, make sure you are careful, as the incorrect handling of these items can lead to serious injuries and house fires. We represent injury victims in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.—each jurisdiction has its own laws about fireworks. Make sure...
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