If you spend any time on San Francisco roadways, you’ve seen an odd sight: cars driving with no humans inside. These are driverless cars, usually owned by Waymo (a Google subsidiary) or Cruise (owned by General Motors). Recently we all got a chuckle when one of these cars failed to detect freshly poured wet concrete and drove right into...
Continue ReadingThere are really no two ways about it: if a defective product injures you, the manufacturer is liable for the damages. This is because the California product liability law is a law that applies strict liability. With strict liability, the intent and negligence of the defendant are irrelevant in attributing liability. For California product liability, all that matters is...
Continue ReadingUsing products of all types is part of everyday life. It’s rare to stop and consider whether the products are safe—that is until someone gets hurt. Compensation is available when a defective product causes an injury. To receive compensation, proving a defective product caused the plaintiff’s injury is essential. Types of Product Defect Claims What is needed to prove...
Continue ReadingAfter suffering an injury from the use of a defective product, it may be easy to feel lost or confused. Fortunately, injured persons may have the opportunity to file a lawsuit and recover from their injuries. To do so, it is important to understand product liability claims and the statute of limitations imposing a time restriction on filing a...
Continue ReadingBicycles are a primary means of transportation for many people—especially those living in big cities like San Francisco. However, every time you get on a bike, you accept some risks. While most people think these risks relate to accidents between bicyclists and vehicles, another risk factor is the bicycle itself. Defective bicycles or bicycle parts also cause serious accidents...
Continue ReadingThe Instant Pot is a popular choice for families to prepare home-cooked meals because of its speed and convenience. Despite the company advertising many safety features, an Instant Pot accident is more likely than you think. In recent years, Instant Pot has recalled hundreds of thousands of cookers for overheating, exploding, and melting. If you’ve experienced an accident with...
Continue ReadingPeople think of product liability cases as huge, time consuming and costly. Some are– like medical device, pharmaceutical and automotive design/crashworthiness cases. However, there are many product liability cases arising out of ordinary every day products that fail to perform as safely as the reasonable consumer expects. Some examples from my career include: a bathroom cleaner with inadequate warnings; a...
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