In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised American consumers of all ages to avoid e-cigarettes while awaiting the results of ongoing federal and state efforts to investigate a nationwide epidemic of severe lung injuries associated with the use of vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes. Federal and state health agencies have […]
In 2002, in an effort to affect tort reform, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. One of the features of this legislation is the inclusion of a statute of repose that applies to medical malpractice cases. While most people are familiar with statutes of limitations, many are […]
Product recalls related to a motor vehicle and its component parts are not uncommon. The Takata airbag recall continues to make headlines as it has resulted in the recall of 41.6 million vehicles, a staggering number. For any type of car-related product recall, and the Takata recall is a good example, it is crucial that […]
History indicates that new products may not work as intended because of the product’s novelty and lack of proper development. Then again, the product’s perceived failures may instead be the result of human error and inexperience. One such product that is an example of this is the electric scooter, currently a popular means of transportation […]
Powell Law’s attorneys maintain a special vigilance for products, including those that may be dangerous to consumers. The defective manufacture or design of any component parts of a motor vehicle may cause vehicle use to be unreasonably dangerous. Electric scooters have not been immune to product liability claims as Lime, a scooter and bicycle sharing […]
Powell Law’s attorneys maintain a special vigilance for products, especially medical devices, that may be dangerous to consumers. In 2019, defective medical product recalls, including those for artificial hip implants, are much too common. Any product manufacturer, distributor, or otherwise responsible party may be liable for any injuries caused by a defective medical product that […]
A recall is the process of removing or correcting products that are in violation of laws administered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Medical device recalls are initiated one of two ways: In most cases, a manufacturer, distributor, or otherwise responsible party voluntarily recalls a medical device without any direction from the FDA. When […]
The most important factor that affects any personal injury plaintiff receiving maximum compensation for the ensuing harm and damages caused by an accident is awareness of all of the types of available damages. A personal injury plaintiff should never assume that the only compensation available is compensation for medical expenses. Pennsylvania law allows accident victims […]
There’s no question that motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant number of personal injury cases. However, personal injury law applies to any event or incident where a person suffers harm due to the negligent conduct of another individual or entity. The law related to personal injury applies to slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe premises, dog bites, […]
In early 2019, another 1.5 vehicles by over a half-dozen automakers (see the list below) were added to the list of cars recalled because of defective Takata airbags. Automakers have added more than 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. to the list of vehicles that should have their Takata airbag inflators replaced. The National Highway […]
