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Sudden Car Acceleration and Product Liability

Sometimes automobiles unexpectedly accelerate out of control, causing serious accidents and deaths. In the past, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has attributed this problem to driver error - the driver hitting the gas instead of the brake by accident. However, recent studies have provided evidence that driver error may not be to blame. Instead, defective design may be to blame. As a result of the evidence suggesting design defect as the cause of sudden acceleration, the NHTSA has decided to investigate the problem again to determine what causes sudden acceleration.

What Is Being Done About Prozac and Other Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water?

Prozac(r), with an active ingredient called fluoxetine, is one of a class of prescription medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are used to treat depression. They are one of the most heavily prescribed medications in the U.S. As a group, chemicals from drugs, cosmetics, toiletries, and veterinary drugs are referred to as PPCPs (pharmaceuticals and personal care products). This article discusses the health and environmental concerns related to PPCPs.

Negligence

Products liability law covers personal injury and property damage that occurs when a defective product is used. A product is defective if its design makes it dangerous, if it was improperly manufactured or if the manufacturer failed to warn of the product's dangers. You may be able to recover damages if you are injured while using a defective product. There are three theories of products liability: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. This article covers a manufacturer's liability for breach of warranty.

Breach of Warranty

Products liability law covers personal injury and property damage that occurs when a defective product is used. A product is defective if its design makes it dangerous, if it was improperly manufactured or if the manufacturer failed to warn of the product's dangers. You may be able to recover damages if you are injured while using a defective product. There are three theories of products liability: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. This article covers a manufacturer's liability for breach of warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Products Liability Claims

A defective product is a product that has a design defect or a manufacturing defect. If a product lacks an adequate warning of any known dangers associated with its use, the product is also considered to be defective.