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Category: Product Liability

McDonald’s Coffee Case – Know the Facts

One of the most famous lawsuits in recent history is the case of Liebeck v. McDonald’s. You may remember this case as the woman who spilled McDonald’s coffee, sued, and got millions of dollars out of it. However, that is the story mass media wanted you to hear. The story … Continue reading

Is Vaping Safer Than Traditional Smoking?

Over recent years, vaping has become known for being a ‘safe’ alternative to smoking cigarettes. The battery operated device can look like a real cigarette or pen, depending on which one you buy (there are hundreds of different brands). However, there hasn’t been much data collected to fully assert the … Continue reading

Burn Injuries and What You Should Know

According to the American Burn Association, there are roughly 450,000 patients each year that receive hospital and emergency room treatment for a burn-related injury. Of these injuries, 3,400 deaths occur each year. Back in 2010, a fire-related death occurred every 169 minutes and an injury occurred every 30 minutes according … Continue reading

How Dangerous Are Hover Boards Anyway?

One of the hottest entertainment gifts in recent years is now under fire from the media, government regulators, and private safety advocacy groups. While safety concerns are nothing new, the product in question here has been reported to be one of the more dangerous items to hit the market in … Continue reading

Factoring Crash Test Ratings

As a personal injury attorney at Herrman & Herrman in South Texas, it is my job to help clients who have been injured. A large number of these injuries are motor vehicle accident related and it is my duty to investigate these collisions and evaluate my client’s cases. These cases … Continue reading

I’m Injured- Do I Have A Claim?

A common question asked when injured people call our firm is generally a basic one: “Do I have a claim?” The best way to answer that question is that it depends on the specific facts and circumstance of the incident that led to the injury. While every injury and claim … Continue reading

Blood Clot Filter Linked to 27 Deaths

Thousands of ailing Americans have had blood clot filters placed in their bodies to prevent deadly blood clots from reaching their heart and lungs. An NBC News investigation found the Recovery blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard Inc., is linked to 27 deaths and hundreds of non-fatal injuries. The … Continue reading

Children’s Pajamas Recalled over Potential Flammability

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a motorcycle-themed children’s one- and two-piece pajama set that fails to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and poses a risk of burn injuries to children. The potentially dangerous product being recalled is made in China for Smooth Industries of Oceanside, Calif. … Continue reading

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