| Litigation Involving Drug-Related Birth Defects |
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| The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began monitoring adverse drug reactions in 1961 after it was discovered that thalidomide (a drug used for nausea in pregnancy) caused severe birth defects. An adverse drug event (ADE) is an undesirable side effect experienced by a patient after taking a drug or using a medical device. Serious adverse events must be reported to the FDA, including birth defects, miscarriage, and stillbirths.
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| Defective Vehicle Gas Tanks |
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| Vehicle gas tank explosions are responsible for numerous deaths in the United States. Product liability actions involving gas tank explosions generally allege that the injuries the plaintiffs incurred in an accident were made worse because the defective design of the gas tank made it more likely that the gas tank would explode. Actions alleging defective gas tanks usually allege that the gas tank was improperly designed, that it was improperly located on the vehicle, or that the manufacturer failed to warn vehicle owners of the dangers associated with the gas tank or its placement. However, vehicle manufacturers are not required to produce a gas tank that is incapable of exploding. More... |
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| Insurance and Drug Products Liability |
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| An insurance policy is a contract between an insurance company (the insurer) and an individual or company (the insured). Under the contract, the insurer agrees to defend the insured if the insured is sued. The insurer also agrees to indemnify or repay the insured for any losses that are covered by the policy. More... |
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| Breach of Warranty |
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| 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.More... |
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| The Role of an Expert Witness in a Products Liability Lawsuit |
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| Products liability is an area of law that deals with personal injuries and property damage caused by defective products. Products liability litigation is generally very complex. Although expert evidence is not required to prove a defect, the plaintiff (person suing) will generally call an expert in a products liability suit. The defendant (person being sued) also relies on expert testimony to prove that the product was not defective. More... |
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