Product Liability

On behalf of Schmitt Law Firm, LLC posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Toy manufacturers face enormous pressure to succeed this time of year. Having the top toy of the season can make or break an entire year. That pressure may contribute to situations where an unsafe toy is manufactured and sold before the danger it poses can really be understood. For those looking to buy gifts for a child this year, it is easy to assume that toy makers or federal regulators have taken the proper steps to ensure that the products on the shelves are safe. That assumption is, sadly, unsupported by the weight of history. The worst of the worst There is no shortage of stories about dangerous and defective toys being sold [...]

On behalf of Schmitt Law Firm, LLC posted in blog on Friday, April 24, 2020. You purchase toys to make your kids happy. As the holiday season starts, it is time for toy-buying mania. You might find yourself scouring the shelves and online shops for the best selections to bring smiles into your home. Unfortunately, some toys may be dangerous and cause injuries to your children. In fact, according to a Forbes article, toys cause children to go to the emergency room every three minutes. Do not assume every product available is safe. The last thing you want as a parent is for playtime to turn into an emergency. But what can you do to keep your children safe from defective toys? Here is a guide for handling this tricky issue this and [...]