Category: Product Liability

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
Woman injured by defective product considers whether her claim will be considered personal injury or product liability
26 Aug 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Understanding the Difference Between Personal Injury and Product Liability

What is personal injury? Florida law defines personal injury lawsuits as cases where a person is injured due to another entity’s negligence, wrongful act, or breach of contract or warranty. This umbrella lawsuit category gives way to more…
defective tires
04 Aug 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Can I sue for defective tires causing an accident?

When you’re injured in a car accident caused by defective tires, can you hold someone else responsible for your pain and suffering? Yes, with a defective product liability lawsuit. For many, this answer leads to more questions. What is…
26 Jul 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Mirena IUD Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Intrauterine devices, also known as IUDs, are T-shaped contraceptives that can be inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy for years at a time. IUDs can be hormonal, like Mirena, or wrapped in copper. The Mirena IUD can also be prescribed…
product liability negligence
01 Jul 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Product Liability Negligence: What Qualifies

Product creators and providers have a duty to provide products that work as intended. A defective product could result in customer injury or death, which opens up the product creators and providers to product liability lawsuits.   According…
Fire spreads from electrical outlet
03 Jun 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

What to Do When an Appliance Causes a Fire

You’re sitting at your breakfast table enjoying a fresh cup of coffee when you notice an acrid smell drifting across the room. Your pancakes, cooked to perfection, sit in front of you. You definitely remember turning off the stove. But the…
20 May 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Lemon Cars: Your Rights When You Buy

Imagine that you just bought a brand new car from a Florida dealership; It glistens in the sun and gets great mileage, but you notice that you have to mash the breaks into the floorboard to be able to stop and the roof lining already is coming…
food poisoning liability
08 Apr 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Food poisoning liability: Who’s responsible?

The last thing anyone wants after they’ve enjoyed a meal is to become mysteriously and violently ill. If you’ve been hit with a bad case of food poisoning, you are unfortunately familiar with the horrible side effects of eating contaminated…
11 Mar 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

What are the different types of product defects?

When you use a product, you expect it to not only perform as promised but to also be safe and reliable. When a product turns out to be dangerous or poses a threat to its user, this is usually due to a product defect. There are three main types…
exploding sunroof class action
18 Feb 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Exploding Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit

Sunroofs provide a seductive connection to the outdoors. That makes it a desired feature for many car owners. However, a long-standing complaint about exploding sunroofs present a serious safety concern for some drivers and their passengers. Exploding…
17 Feb 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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What To Watch Out for When Given a Defective Product for the Holidays

Holidays are typically times where we can enjoy family, delicious meals, and celebrations. The last thing that we expect is for a gift that another gives us to result in our injury. But unfortunately, defective products and design flaws often…