Every time you get behind the wheel with your child, you’re making a decision that could impact their safety. What many parents don’t realize is this: failing to properly secure your child isn’t just risky—it’s against the law in most states, including Texas. But more importantly, it could mean the … Continue reading
A woman in Virginia has just been awarded $110.5 million in a Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit. This is the fourth recent case against J&J that shows the company ignored a possible link between its talcum-based products and cancer. The 62-year-old Lois Slemp was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in … Continue reading
When you shop for a product, you typically weigh a number of competing factors. You consider the cost, its availability, whether it is well suited for your needs and its reliability. Cost is a big factor for many families, but you also want to consider its safety. For any sizable … Continue reading
One of the most widely talked-about lawsuits in modern history is Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants. For years, it has been reduced to a punchline the story of a woman who spilled coffee on herself and walked away with millions. That version, often repeated by media outlets and late-night comedians, painted … Continue reading
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
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
Why Crash Test Ratings Matter When Purchasing a Vehicle As a personal injury attorney at Herrman & Herrman in South Texas, a large part of my job involves helping individuals and families who have suffered injuries after serious motor vehicle accidents. Many of these cases involve devastating crashes that leave … Continue reading
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
Defective Product Recalls Continue to Raise Consumer Safety Concerns Product recalls remain an important consumer safety issue today, especially when defective products create a serious risk of injury to the public. From household appliances to automotive parts and workplace equipment, manufacturers continue to issue recalls when dangerous defects are discovered … Continue reading
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
