I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries?
You can make a claim against another party or parties if they are more at fault for your injuries than you are. In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, …
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What is 'strict liability'?
Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities or products that harm others, even if it can’t be shown they acted negligently or with intent. This …
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Congress Leads in Decreasing Lead Paint
In 2007 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued more recalls for products with illegal levels of lead paint than it had for the three previous years combined. During the height of the Christmas shopping season Congress took a substantial step to decrease the amount of lead allowed in children’s products and to increase the CPSC’s budget to further enforce these …
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What to Do if Your Car or Truck Has Been Recalled
It seems that every day brings news of another major automobile manufacturer recalling vehicles because of potentially dangerous defects. The first quarter of 2010 saw a large recall of popular Toyota cars and trucks, Lexus cars, Honda vehicles and Nissan vehicles. Since motor vehicle recalls are becoming so common and affecting millions of Americans, it is important to know what to …
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