Defective & Dangerous Products

When everyday products fail, the consequences can be serious. This section examines defective consumer goods, auto parts, medical devices, and prescription drugs that put Minnesotans at risk. Learn about product recalls, manufacturer liability, and your legal rights if a dangerous product causes injury or harm.

3 FAQs About Product Liability Claims Involving Defective Auto Parts

Human errors contribute to more than 90 percent of car accidents in the United States, so when a collision occurs, it’s reasonable to assume at least one of the drivers involved was responsible.

By Mike Bryant

/ 16 Jan 2019

How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in Minnesota?

If you get hurt while using a defective product, you have only a limited amount of time in which to file a personal injury lawsuit.

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jan 2019

5 Steps to Take After Being Injured by a Defective Product in Minnesota

Companies that design, manufacture, and distribute consumer products have a duty to take reasonable measures to ensure their products are safe.

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Mar 2018

Check list : 1) Fall Back 2) Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

Tonight is fall back time again, where we gain an hour of sleep and have to change all the clocks. It’s easy to have VCRs and cell phones that take care of themselves. But did you change the necessary batteries?

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Oct 2015

Benihana Waiver

For my 50th birthday my family got me the opportunity to cook at Benihana. I eat there a decent amount, so I was excited about the opportunity. In order to cook, you need to go in a couple of days ahead and practice. …

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Jun 2014

The Subway Foot Long Lawsuit

I have seen a little bit about these lawsuits. I looked at it as basically people aren't getting what they paid for. If you buy a foot long sub, it should be a foot long. Just like if you…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 May 2013

Be Safe with Those Holiday Lights

With the Christmas just around the corner, the kids can tell you to the minute, it's important that consideration go into safety with the lights and tree. “Holiday…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Dec 2012

Thanks for Trial Lawyers

If you are out buying a new car, listen to what the sale person points out about the safety features. Notice that the car doesn't have a gas tank in the trunk, is not designed it a way for…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Dec 2012

A Safe Kids Party: Moonwalks And Inflatables

A great place to spend have a birthday is to take all of the kids where there are multiple moonwalks or bouncy inflatables. Both my boys have had their birthdays and attended others birthdays at…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Dec 2012

Smile: To Help and Not to Hurt

So many of the posts here on the Legal Examiner center on tragedy . Deadly car collisions, Oil Spills and all sorts of dangerous products. It's just great to see a study about how your…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Dec 2012

Small Batteries are a Danger to Children

I came upon a story about the growing concern of children swallowing coin size batteries. According to the studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: From 1997 through…

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 Oct 2012

More Information About Blitz

There continues to be a lot written about the exploding gas cans and Blitz. Here at the Legal Examiner we have looked at the issue a number of times: The US Chamber of Commerce Spins a Web of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 18 Oct 2012