Product Liability

Almost 200,000 people are injured by a home appliance every year, and over 14,000 of those require hospitalization or die from their injuries. In most cases, everyone believes they are safe in their own home, and that the appliances will never cause them any harm. However, home appliances can cause serious injuries due to design […]

Parents must make decisions every day regarding the well-being and safety of their children. Most parents believe that if a crib is on the market for sale, it has been tested for safety. When accidents happen, and children suffer injuries related to a defective crib, many parents are unsure where to turn after this tragic […]

Almost 7,000 different types of prescription medications are available in the United States. A medication or pharmaceutical error is defined as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer,” according to the National Coordinating Council for Medication […]

Discovering you are expecting is one of the most exciting and joyful times of a person’s entire life. However, just a few days or weeks after the big announcement, the excitement starts to wear off and the fear sets in. Do you have enough saved for paternal leave? Will you go to the hospital or […]

One of the very first purchases new or expectant parents often make is a car seat. They do research and poll friends and family members who have made this decision before them to ensure that they are buying the very best for the newest member of the family. As a society, we know that car […]

As the scientific community has learned more about the dangers and health risks of tobacco use, the popularity and social acceptability of smoking cigarettes has decreased over the past few decades. As a result, vaping has grown exponentially over the past several years. In fact, over one in ten adults in the United States report that they […]

Have you used or been around the use of Roundup? Have you also been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or another form of cancer which may be related to the product? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Since the product’s release in 1974, the manufacturer, Monsanto, has denied all claims that Roundup may cause […]

In this day-and-age, airbags are a standard necessity in every vehicle. They were added for the overall safety of the driver and front seat passenger. It is a good idea for car owners to familiarize themselves with them, as well as any potential dangers. Our car accident attorney has put together a few things to help […]

I think we have all been woken up a time or two from the loud, obnoxious chirping sounds of our smoke alarms. Whether it’s telling us we need to change its battery, or someone burned something in the oven, I’m sure it has happened to us all. and as long as we have been going […]

Brake failure is quite possibly one of the most terrifying incidents that can occur when you are driving. Most people, myself included – until now – may not know what to do in case their brakes fail. After doing a little research, I wanted to share some interesting tips and “know-how’s” if you ever find […]

Children are one of the most amazing gifts life can give us. That’s why it is so important to do everything we can to make sure that our babies are safe. Injury lawyer Silverthorne Attorneys’ topic this week will focus on car seat safety. Not only how to properly pick out the right car seat for […]

A news story out of Osceola, Florida from June brought up some concerns about the dangers of defective car batteries. According to the article, Latifa Lincoln and her young daughter died when they were involved in a single-car fender-bender along Florida’s Turnpike. What had the authorities baffled, was that there was no evidence in the vehicle to suggest […]

One of the chief advantages that a car has over the motorcycle is that the occupants are protected by a cage. This cage is the end product of a great deal of engineering thought, design, and testing. the car itself is designed to minimize disturbance to the space occupied by the driver and passengers. Yet […]

Typically, when someone mentions a DUI accident, your first thought is drunk drivers. It is true that when someone drinks and drives, serious accidents and injuries can occur. Some of the serious personal injuries include brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and other life-changing injuries. However, a driver can be under the influence of numerous things, […]

One of the consequences of globalism is that poorly designed or manufactured consumer products can find their way into our homes. Even relying on familiar stores and company brands does not guarantee that the product you purchase will not cause harm. This is because outsourcing product design and manufacturing overseas is a common business practice […]