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Chainsaws are widely used in the construction industry and by those who like to do their own home improvement projects. There have been numerous reports of people who have suffered serious injury when the angle grinder attachments were not compatible with the chainsaw disc attachment.

These chainsaw injuries can be life threatening. If you have been injured by incorrectly marketed angle grinders and chainsaw discs, you may be entitled to financial compensation. The attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you.

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Are you concerned about the chemicals in your bottled water? You should be. In September 2020, Consumer Reports found that numerous carbonated water brands contained measurable levels of PFAS chemicals. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been linked to adverse health problems.

The Consumer Reports identified measurable levels of PFAS chemicals in over 40 bottled water brands. The study revealed that over 40 sparkling water brands, especially Coca-Cola brand Topo Chico, had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals than still water.

While further research is needed to determine the full extent of the risks posed by PFAS chemicals, there is evidence that they may be linked to cancer and other health issues. The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC routinely update legal reports and recalls affecting consumers.

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Last year, more than a million people in the United States underwent surgery to repair a hernia. While this type of surgery is often successful, there is the potential for complications. The implantation of their hernia mesh device has caused complications.

Have you experienced problems following your mesh surgery? If so, you may be eligible to file a hernia mesh lawsuit. Contact our personal injury lawyers at (888) 424-5757 to schedule a free consultation.

The Chicago hernia mesh attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC have collected more than $250 million in verdicts and settlements for people like you. All sensitive or confidential information you share with our legal team remains private.

Bellwether trials occur when many plaintiffs file lawsuits against the same party or group of parties. These cases act as test cases in extensive mass tort litigation to give everyone involved a clear idea of the compensation each person should receive.

In the legal system, it is impossible to try every lawsuit when thousands of plaintiffs file against the same party. Instead, a bellwether plaintiff will be chosen to represent the larger group and determine the result of future litigation.

The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, are legal advocates for families who have been injured through medical negligence. We provide immediate legal advice and representation to ensure our clients receive the maximum compensation they deserve.

If harmful acts of one or more businesses bring harm to a whole group of people, it may cause a mass tort, and this is generally known as a class action lawsuit. The goal of class action lawsuits is to organize many cases so they can be heard simultaneously.

A lead plaintiff and his or her attorney represent the best interests of the entire group within the class action.

A class-action lawsuit is designed to hold negligent parties responsible for acts that have widespread damage and numerous victims. Ultimately, class action lawsuits attempt to change irresponsible corporate behavior.

Dangerous manufacturer defects are the cause of many across the United States including those involving insufficient warnings, design defect, and maker error in the product.

Every year, they cause substantial injury and even many deaths. Some frequent sources of deadly product defects include medications, lawn sprays, automobiles, business construction equipment, and even home building components.

Contact the attorneys of our law firm if a dangerous company product harmed you in an accident. A skilled attorney, experienced in product liability law, can speak with you about your injury and whether or not you may have a case against the manufacturer.

Legal Theories to Win a Product Liability LawsuitProduct liability lawsuits are some of the most newsworthy court cases. Many people have heard of large-scale settlements that can reach into the billions of dollars. For example, the makers of the weed killer Roundup recently agreed to pay $10 billion to settle over 10,000 product liability cases.

Another example is the hundreds of millions of dollars that automakers paid out for the defective Taketa airbags that they put in cars.

However, there is a lot that must happen from the time that the claim is filed by the injured person through the time that the defendant pays to settle a lawsuit that claims that their product harmed someone. In Illinois, the product liability law is found in 735 ILCS 5/. Part 21 specifically focuses on product liability law.

Cooking Spray ExplosionsCooking spray seems to be an innocuous kitchen product that puts oil in a form that is convenient to use. However, like any spray product, there are dangers associated with the product since the contents are under pressure. Recently, there have been several lawsuits that have been filed by the manufacturers of Pam cooking spray that were all filed on the same day.

The plaintiffs suffered injury when cans of this cooking spray exploded, leaving them with serious disfiguring injuries. The lawsuits claim that there is a defect in the product that caused them to explode, although the company maintains that its products are safe and any explosions must have been due to improper use.

One of the overlooked complications associated with using cooking sprays in the kitchen is that they are used on or in close proximity to stoves. This heats contents that are already under pressure and makes them even more potentially dangerous. Specifically, Pam contains propellants designed to make the product spray through the vents. The company will not reveal exactly what these propellants are, but the lawsuits claim that they are propane and butane. All the company says is that the propellants are food grade and have been approved by the FDA. However, when heated, these propellants can become explosive.

The McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit

Known as the ‘McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit’, Liebeck v. McDonald’s has taken a major influence in the area of tort law.

Known as the ‘McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case’, Liebeck v. McDonald’s has taken a major influence in the area of tort law.

The woman burned by scalding hot coffee that she purchased at the drive through window was awarded almost $3 million by a jury after she spilled practically an entire cup of burning hot coffee on her thighs when wearing sweatpants and sitting in the passenger seat of a car.