New Jersey Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Law Blog

Spring is in full swing, and people are anxious to get out and take it all in. Many people might be dusting off their bikes to hit the roads and trails when the weather cooperates. While some extreme bike enthusiasts will take their bikes in for a tune up and frequent their bike shops where they might catch word of a recall, people who are less competitive bikers might not notice a recall of their bike.

Because not everyone is searching the web for constant updates on product recalls for all of the products they own, it is important that companies manufacture quality, safe products every time. This month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of three major bike brands. The bikes that were recalled had a suspension issue that caused the system to break, possibly leading to injury. Severe injuries can result from defective products such as this. That's why it is important to understand your rights if you are injured.

Sometimes hazards come from the most unexpected places. Dangerous products usual cause harm the danger seems so unlikely, a New Jersey family would never suspect the product could harm them. That's exactly what could happen with a dishwashe that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission last week.

Twenty-one dishwashers from Viking Range Corporation have reportedly overheated and started on fire. This unsuspected danger lurking in kitchens across the country could have devastating effects on a family, if the company fails to properly warn consumers.

Thousands of people end up in emergency rooms every day across the country. Most of the time, people are treated without any issues. Recently, a woman was arrested after refusing to leave the emergency room because she didn't think she was fully treated. She later died in a jail cell because of an undiagnosed condition.

Although the hospital wasn't in New Jersey, a similar wrongful death situation could arise anywhere. When doctors are negligent, the results can be deadly. In this situation, the emergency room staff may have not conducted a thorough examination which could have prevented this woman's death.

People all over New Jersey suffer from sleep disorders. Some can't fall asleep, some toss and turn, and others wake up in the middle of the night. All of these factors might lead a person to ask their doctor for sleeping pills.

Many of us have heard of the potential dangers of these medications such as sleep walking or sleep driving, but many people might not be aware of other issues associated with these popular medications. These potentially dangerous medications may be causing more than just New Jersey sleep driving. A new study suggests those who take sleeping pills may be at an increase risk of early death.