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Airbags are a vital piece of automotive safety equipment, and they are credited with saving thousands of lives every year. However, it was recently announced that a malfunction in airbag operating systems installed in 2008 Honda Accords can prevent the units from activating during an accident. The Nashville defective product lawyers at Ponce Law explain the National Highway Traffic Safety...
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The Nashville defective product lawyers at Ponce Law explain that two deaths and four injuries have been linked to a defective piece of furniture manufactured by Ikea. According to WKRN 2 News, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 14 reports of Ikea’s Malm chest tipping over on top of consumers or their children. The company has stated they...
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Before an item is released, it must undergo strict testing to ensure proper function and safety. Hwever, the Nashville defective products lawyers at Ponce Law explain that sometimes faulty items slip through the cracks and cause consumers serious harm. That seems to be the case with liquid laundry detergent and dishwasher pods. These items are responsible for a disturbingly high...
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Defective Car Part Recalls Recalls are launched to correct safety issues that are discovered after cars go on sale. Recently, several such recalls have been in the headlines, including one of the largest in our nation's history. GM Ignition Switch Recall In February 2015, General Motors (GM) initiated a recall of roughly 800,000 vehicles due to problems with the ignition...
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Transvaginal mesh has been used to support the organs of thousands of women who have undergone certain medical procedures. The problem is that the medical device can erode inside the body, causing some women serious harm—including perforation of internal organs, laceration of body tissues, infection, and severe pain. These injuries have spurred tens of thousands of transvaginal mesh failure lawsuits...
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From design flaws to problems in production, a defective product can take countless shapes and forms. One of the most dangerous faulty items you could encounter is contaminated food. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become ill after consuming foods that contain bacteria, fungus, or molds. To bring into perspective...
