The news of many food recalls is leaving people scrambling wondering if they are going to ingest something that might harm them. In recent days, there have been recalls of items due to concerns of salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers...
Section 1983 applies to police officers and jailers alike
Many people haven't ever heard of a Section 1983 lawsuit until they have to launch one themselves or know someone who files one. This is a section of the law that sets standards for filing a lawsuit for police misconduct. There are some very important points in this...
Wrongfully convicted people face an uphill battle upon release
The issue of people being wrongfully convicted should be viewed as a gross injustice and failure of the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Individuals who have been wrongfully convicted are likely going to face an uphill battle when...
Warnings on products must be present and adequate
Products with known dangers should be sold with instructions that contain warnings. Even something as simple as the small building blocks that hurt when you step on them should have a choking warning on them. But, what happens when these warnings aren't present or...
Car wreck cases must be handled carefully
Car wrecks can make a person's life change considerably, especially if there are catastrophic injuries. It is easy to see how things like brain or spinal cord injuries might make life very difficult.These conditions often come with a need for intensive medical care...
Manufacturing defects can sometimes be very serious
Products that make it to store shelves or showrooms should be safe for consumers to use as intended. There are instances in which even the safest concept might not be as free from harm as what you might think. In some cases, defects in manufacturing might present...