Home
About Us
Attorneys
J. Scott Bertram
Benjamin A. Bertram
Gregory C. Graf
Caitlin S. Porto
Tim West
Product Liability
3M Earplugs
Baby Formula
Defective Medical Devices
DePuy Attune Knee Replacements
Hernia Mesh
IVC Filter
Mirena
ParaGard IUD Injury
Dangerous Drugs
Belviq
Opioids
Talcum
Valsartan
JUUL
Paraquat
Philips CPAP
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury
Misdiagnosis
Personal Injury
Catastrophic Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Dog Bites
Mass Torts
Premises Liability
Sports and Recreational Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
Blog
Categories
Birth Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
Child Injuries
Dangerous Drugs
Dangerous Products
Dog Bites
In The News
Medical Malpractice
Multidistrict Litigation
Opioids
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Recall
Sports Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
2023
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2022
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2020
December
November
October
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
March
February
January
2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
February
January
2016
December
October
August
FAQ
Contact Us
Call
Today
Email
Us
Our
Map
Menu
888.398.2277
Home
About Us
Attorneys
J. Scott Bertram
Benjamin A. Bertram
Gregory C. Graf
Caitlin S. Porto
Tim West
Product Liability
3M Earplugs
Baby Formula
Defective Medical Devices
DePuy Attune Knee Replacements
Hernia Mesh
IVC Filter
Mirena
ParaGard IUD Injury
Dangerous Drugs
Belviq
Opioids
Talcum
Valsartan
JUUL
Paraquat
Philips CPAP
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury
Misdiagnosis
Personal Injury
Catastrophic Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Dog Bites
Mass Torts
Premises Liability
Sports and Recreational Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
Blog
Categories
Birth Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
Child Injuries
Dangerous Drugs
Dangerous Products
Dog Bites
In The News
Medical Malpractice
Multidistrict Litigation
Opioids
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Recall
Sports Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
2023
November
Legal Action for Drivers Injured Due to Airbag Malfunctions
What to Do if You’ve Been Injured Due to Negligence or Recklessness
Preventing Medical Errors: Patient Advocacy in Missouri
October
Importance of Medical Documentation in Personal Injury Claims
Understanding the Basics: What Constitutes a Personal Injury Case in Missouri?
September
Common Types of Premises Liability Accidents
Legal Options for Victims of Catastrophic Injuries
August
Comparative Fault in Missouri: How Does It Work in Personal Injury Cases?
Types of Liability in a Personal Injury Case
July
Comparing Medical Malpractice and Standard Negligence Cases in Missouri
The Steps Involved in Negotiating a Personal Injury Settlement
The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Catastrophic Injury Cases
June
When to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Understanding Strict Liability in a Product Liability Case
May
Settlement vs. Trial: The Pros and Cons of Each When Seeking Compensation
Inadequate Maintenance and Premises Liability: Your Legal Rights as a Victim
April
What Can Give Rise to a Wrongful Death Claim?
Dealing with Insurance Companies When Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
March
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
February
When Doctors Make Wrong Calls: Uncovering the Risks of Diagnostic Errors
Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Dog Bite Case?
January
A Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing Compensation After an Accident
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Accidents
2022
December
The Effects of Medical Malpractice
How Do You Know Whether You Have a Product Liability Case?
November
What’s the Statute of Limitations for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Missouri?
Who Is Liable for a Rear-End Accident?
October
Can Homeowners Be Liable for Trick-or-Treat Injuries?
Can You File a Car Accident Claim Against a Drunk Driver?
September
Seeking Compensation After a Sports Concussion
Emergency Room Errors Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
August
What Evidence Can You Use in a Personal Injury Case?
Can You Recover Emotional Distress Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
July
What Is a Demand Letter?
What Are Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
June
Seeking Compensation After a Swimming Pool Accident
Can a Vehicle Manufacturer Be Liable for a Car Accident?
May
Do Premises Liability Laws Apply to Homeowners?
What’s ‘Failure to Warn’ in a Product Liability Case?
April
The Role of Negligence: What You Must Prove in a Personal Injury Case
Is Food Poisoning a Personal Injury Case?
March
Informed Consent & Medical Malpractice Claims
What If I Die Before My Personal Injury Lawsuit Ends?
February
What Makes an Injury a ‘Catastrophic Injury’?
Using a CPAP Machine? You Can Seek Damages for Injury.
January
What You Need to Know about the Paraquat Recall
2021
December
If Baby Formula Caused Your Baby’s NEC, We Can Help
November
Who’s Responsible for Slip & Fall Accidents Involving Snow & Ice?
Common Examples of Hospital Negligence
October
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Lawsuits in Missouri?
September
Can I Still File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Signed a Liability Waiver?
What Happens If My Doctor Wrote the Wrong Prescription?
August
What Is an 'Open & Obvious' Hazard on Someone's Property?
What Is Product Liability?
July
Can I Sue a Doctor Who Misdiagnosed Me?
Can I Sue a Drug Company If I Experienced Negative Side Effects?
June
Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Change Someone's Personality?
May
How Does a Recall Affect a Product Liability Claim?
Following a Child’s Death & Dozens of Injuries, Peloton Recalls Treadmills
April
Wrongful Death Claims: 4 Things Everyone Should Know
What Consumers Should Know about Product Liability Claims
March
5 Common Birth Injuries
What Is a Property Owner's Duty of Care?
February
Medtronic Issues Global Recall of Unused Aortic Stents
Citing ‘Amputation Hazard,’ Toro Recalls Thousands of Snow Blowers
January
Is the Owner Always Liable in a Dog Bite Injury Claim?
When It Comes to Traumatic Brain Injury, Prevention Is Key
2020
December
Dog Bites: Which Breeds Are the Most Dangerous?
How Do I Know if My Medication Has Been Recalled?
November
Why Infusion Pump Lawsuits Have Been Filed in Recent Years
October
Why People Are Filing Paragard IUD Lawsuits
Is It Medical Malpractice If I Fall in the Hospital?
August
Key Components of a Wrongful Death Claim
FDA Recalls 115 Hand Sanitizer Products
July
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After Losing a Child
Popular Diabetes Medication Metformin Recalled by Pharmaceutical Companies
June
Safety Tips to Help Student Athletes Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
7-Year-Old Airlifted After Dog Bite to Face
May
FDA Requests Removal of All Zantac Products from the Market
April
What’s the Difference Between Wrongful Death Claims & Survival Actions?
When are Teachers & Coaches Liable for Sports Injuries?
March
Basic Requirements of a Medical Malpractice Claim
Why Do Medical Devices Fail?
February
Two Patients Dead After Surgery at Hospital in Overland Park
January
Opioid Victims Can Now File Claims Against Purdue Pharma
JUUL Products Found to Contain More Nicotine Than Cigarettes
2019
December
Goshen Hospital Error Exposes Patients to HIV, Hepatitis
Plaintiffs Affected by Zantac Request Consolidated Pre-Trial Proceedings
Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
November
What Is a Never Event?
What’s Wrong with Monsanto?
October
Johnson & Johnson Voluntarily Recalls Over 30,000 Bottles of Baby Powder
Placental Abruption: Symptoms and Survival Rates
Purdue Pharma Crippled by Consequences of the Opioid Crisis
September
FDA Accuses JUUL of Illegally Marketing E-Cigs as Safe
Can Doctors Safely Prescribe Opioids?
How Cooling Babies Can Prevent Brain Injuries
August
Reflecting on Medical Malpractice Awareness Month
July
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Missouri?
Counting Down 10 Dangerous Drugs Recalled by the FDA
Pharmaceutical Execs from Drug Distributor Miami-Luken Inc. Indicted Over Opioid Sales
Washington Post Uncovers Secret Database Revealing New Details of Drug Companies’ Role in the Opioid Crisis
June
What to Do After a Car Accident While Pregnant
California Woman Awarded $12M in Lawsuit Against J&J for Carcinogenic Talc Products
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $300M in Punitive Damages in Talc Powder Case
May
Opioids Are Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents
J&J Says Key Witness in Talcum Powder Case Made Falsities in Testimony
What Is an Attractive Nuisance?
5 States File New Opioid Lawsuits
April
What Is The FDA’s Black Box Warning?
Criminal Charges Filed Against Major Drug Distributor and Its Executives
Common Symptoms After a Traumatic Brain Injury
J&J Specifically Marketed Baby Powder to Minority Women
Doctor Who Once Promoted Opioids Now Blames Pharma for Overdose Epidemic
March
What Happens When a Brain Injury Is Misdiagnosed?
FDA Warns of Dangerous Drugs Coming in From Canada
February
Johnson & Johnson Being Investigated by the SEC Over Use of Talcum Powder in Products
How Long Do I Have to File a Birth Injury Suit in Missouri?
Defective 3M Earplugs Harm Military Members
January
Report Shows Complaints Related to Defective EpiPens Stretching Back Years
FDA Investigating Factories That Manufactured Faulty Blood Pressure Drugs
2018
December
Can I Sue for Premises Liability Based on Ice or Snow Accidents?
Missouri Infant Killed in Dog Attack
November
WATCH Nominates 10 Worst Toys for 2018 Holiday Season
Preventing Cerebral Palsy
FDA Warns SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Fournier's Gangrene Outbreak
October
Who Is Liable for Defective Drugs?
September
Injuries Caused by Pradaxa: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Can My Doctor be Held Liable for a Painkiller Addiction?
Diabetes Medication Causes Serious Genital Infections
August
Valsartan Recalls FAQ
Why Can Birth Injuries Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
July
Is Abilify Dangerous?
Attorneys Bertram & Bertram Selected as Super Lawyers in MO and KS
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $4.7 Million in Baby Powder Injury Case?
June
Who is Liable for Youth Sports Injuries?
May
FDA Gives New Recommendations for Using Neurovascular Stents
Why Don't Car Owners Respond to Auto Recalls?
Who is Liable for a Defective Product?
March
What Is the Difference Between Personal Injuries & Catastrophic Injuries?
What Can I Do If My Child Was Bitten By a Dog?
The History of the Opioid Epidemic
February
How Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis Can Cause a Medical Malpractice Claim
Opioid MDL in Ohio
January
What is Cerebral Palsy?
The Lifetime Costs of Cerebral Palsy
Top 5 Cities Affected by the Opioid Epidemic
2017
December
What to Do if You’re Injured or Attacked by a Dog
November
Who is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?
How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim?
How Do Contingency Fees Work?
October
Cars that Have Been Recalled in 2017
September
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulators
Vascular Solutions Inc. Recalls Venture Catheters
August
Life-Threatening Dangers Caused by Defective IVC Filters
Multidistrict Litigation Approved for Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuits
Your Hernia Mesh Patch Could Be Defective & Dangerous
Common & Serious Side Effects of Invokana
The National Trial Lawyers Honors Attorney Ben Bertram
Invokana Found to Increase Amputation Risk, J&J Changes Warning Labels
July
Topical Antibiotic Recall
June
Opioid Addictions: Is Your Doctor Liable?
May
The Liability of Hospitals and Doctors Printing 3D Medical Devices
February
Hospitals Failing to Report Medical Device Injuries & Death
January
What is Fentanyl?
2016
December
The Dangers of Teething Tablets
October
Is Lyrica Responsible for Birth Defects?
After Two Deaths, St. Jude Recalls Heart Devices
August
Talcum Powder Lawsuits
FAQ
Contact Us
888.398.2277
You Don't Pay Us Unless We Win
888.398.2277
Product Liability Blogs
Home
>
Blog
>
Categories
>
Product Liability
Recent Posts in Product Liability Category
9
Aug
2023
Types of Liability in a Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases are legal disputes arising when someone is harmed or injured due to the actions or omissions of another party. These cases are crucial for providing victims an avenue for seeking compensation for damages and recover from the incident’s physical, emotional, and financial impacts. Proving liability is the cornerstone of any personal injury claim. It establishes the defendant's ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
8
Feb
2022
Using a CPAP Machine? You Can Seek Damages for Injury.
On June 14, 2021, medical device manufacturer Philips Respironics announced a recall of several models of its CPAP and BI-PAP machines. The reason for the recall was that sound-dampening foam in the affected models was at risk of breaking apart and reaching the airways of patients using these machines. Not only do the particles themselves pose significant health risks if inhaled or ingested, but ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
26
Jan
2022
What You Need to Know about the Paraquat Recall
Due to concerns that it can cause significant adverse health effects, a widely used commercial herbicide known as Paraquat is finally being recalled. Throughout its nearly 60 years of history, Paraquat’s purpose was to kill and control weeds in commercial agricultural settings. There are many concerns about the health effects that can come with exposure to the chemical, chief among them being ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
15
Dec
2021
If Baby Formula Caused Your Baby’s NEC, We Can Help
Right now, the manufacturers of cow-based baby formula brands Similac and Enfamil are being sued by families of preterm infants. The allegations against the companies – respectively Abbot Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson Nutrition – are that they failed to warn consumers that their cow-based products were potentially harmful if fed to preterm infants. Specifically, the companies failed to warn ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
6
Oct
2021
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Lawsuits in Missouri?
As with most civil legal claims, there is a limited period during which someone injured by a defective product can file a lawsuit to pursue damages. This period or time limit is commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations lapses, then it’s highly unlikely that an injured party will be allowed to proceed with their lawsuit. You Have 5 Years to File Your Claim ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
12
Aug
2021
What Is Product Liability?
Take a second to look at what’s around you – what do you see? Everything around you is a product of some kind. Like it or not, it’s impossible to escape the products in our lives – but hopefully, there’s nothing we need to be genuinely concerned about when it comes to using them. Every day, however, people are harmed by various kinds of products on the market. Anything from paint to snowblowers, ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
15
Jul
2021
Can I Sue a Drug Company If I Experienced Negative Side Effects?
When you take a pharmaceutical drug, you expect it to help with whatever ailment you’re trying to treat. Most of us are aware of the potential side effects these drugs can have because we were warned by the manufacturer of them on the packaging. In some cases, though, manufacturers fail to warn consumers of these potential hazards in product liability cases. Can I Sue A Pharmaceutical Company? If ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
25
May
2021
How Does a Recall Affect a Product Liability Claim?
At times, companies will initiate recalls of their products on their own or at the behest of a government agency. While it may seem like the company is admitting fault for any injuries or illnesses that a product causes, it doesn’t always work that way. What Is Product Liability? Product liability refers to a company’s responsibility for injuries or illnesses its products may cause. A product can ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
6
May
2021
Following a Child’s Death & Dozens of Injuries, Peloton Recalls Treadmills
Fitness equipment manufacturer Peloton recalled its Tread+ and Tread treadmills on May 5, after the fighting the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)’s warning to consumers that the machines were linked to a child’s death and dozens of injuries. CPSC’s warning, published on April 17, states that 39 incidents involving the Tread+, which included one death, were reported to the commission. ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
12
Apr
2021
What Consumers Should Know about Product Liability Claims
People are injured by products every day. Some of these items are things that carry some risk of using them, others seem completely benign until their defective or dangerous qualities become apparent. A product may be defective or dangerous because of any of these three factors: How it was designed How it was made How much warning about it was provided Keep reading as we’ll discuss each of these ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
18
Feb
2021
Citing ‘Amputation Hazard,’ Toro Recalls Thousands of Snow Blowers
Turf equipment company Toro issued a recall affecting thousands of snow blowers on Feb. 17, citing an amputation hazard posed by the products. Toro states that approximately 6,700 of its 2021 Power Max Snowthrower are subject to the recall. The stated reason for the recall is the potential for “the auger to fail to disengage when the control level is released, posing an amputation hazard.” ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
10
Dec
2020
How Do I Know if My Medication Has Been Recalled?
You may not know it but drug recalls happen all the time. These can come from the FDA based on adverse side effects, labelling problems, tainted components, and more. The news lately has discussed the recall and associated dangers of the blood pressure medication called valsartan (also known as losartan). The drug was first recalled in 2018 due to contamination of a cancer-causing chemical in some ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
11
Aug
2020
FDA Recalls 115 Hand Sanitizer Products
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has recently recalled more than 115 different hand sanitizers as a result of the products failing testing standards. Most of the products have tested positive for methanol, while others show insufficient levels of alcohol overall and make them ineffective per FDA guidelines. While hand sanitizer has been utilized more than ever this year as a result of the ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
12
Mar
2020
Why Do Medical Devices Fail?
When you go to a hospital or clinic to get treated for a medical condition, you expect any medical equipment your doctor uses to help your condition improve. Unfortunately, this is not always the reality. Defective medical devices hurt thousands of patients each year, sometimes even causing permanent disability and even death. More than 1.7 million medical device injury reports have been filed to ...
Posted By
Continue Reading
9
Dec
2019
Plaintiffs Affected by Zantac Request Consolidated Pre-Trial Proceedings
Zantac and its active ingredient, ranitidine, were first linked to the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in September of 2019. The drug has been on shelves for more than 30 years and plaintiffs state : “ every one of the millions of the drug’s consumers have been exposed to dangerous levels of NDMA and many thousands of those consumers have contracted cancer as a result.” While legal action ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
1
Nov
2019
What’s Wrong with Monsanto?
What Is Monsanto? Monsanto is an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation that was founded in 1901. Generally known for producing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), having a bad environmental record, using dangerous pesticides, and clashing with local farmers. But how did they get this reputation ? Read on to find out! Frankenfood and the Terminator Seed The company ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
23
Oct
2019
Johnson & Johnson Voluntarily Recalls Over 30,000 Bottles of Baby Powder
On Friday, October 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled 33,000 bottles of its baby powder after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found trace amounts of asbestos in one bottle purchased online. Although the company maintains that its talc-based products are safe to use, it made the decision to pull lot number 22318RB as a precautionary measure. Johnson & Johnson stated that it has ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
14
Jun
2019
California Woman Awarded $12M in Lawsuit Against J&J for Carcinogenic Talc Products
In a recent development in the ongoing story of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talcum powder products causing various forms of cancer, a California jury recently ruled out of favor of the corporation and co-defendant Colgate-Palmolive (Colgate). The plaintiff, a woman dying of terminal mesothelioma, was awarded $12 million by the jury, who concluded that regular use of J&J talcum powder products “more ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
7
Jun
2019
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $300M in Punitive Damages in Talc Powder Case
For years, families have trusted the household brand Johnson & Johnson to supply them with a safe, effective product. However, their popular talc products have since been associated with serious health issues, including the development of certain rare, aggressive cancers. As a result, several individuals are suing J&J for producing and selling such a dangerous product. In the most recent case, a ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
29
Apr
2019
What Is The FDA’s Black Box Warning?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves, reviews, and filters what is safely available for public consumption. It is the agency’s job to protect public health by ensuring consumers are not unknowingly exposed to dangerous or defective products or medications. The FDA issues a “black box” warning label on prescription drugs presumed to lead to serious injury or death. Any medication with ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
4
Feb
2019
Defective 3M Earplugs Harm Military Members
The company responsible for supplying the US military with earplugs, 3M, recently agreed to pay $9.1 million in a settlement after a lawsuit revealed serious product defects and company negligence. 3M allegedly knew about the product defects before they sold their Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 to the US military for their exclusive use. Due to these defects, countless men and women ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
28
Nov
2018
WATCH Nominates 10 Worst Toys for 2018 Holiday Season
Earlier this month, World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (WATCH) announced its nominees in the 2018 edition of their “10 Worst Toys” list to help consumers avoid purchasing the most dangerous child products available in stores and on the internet this holiday season. This non-profit organization has been spreading awareness about the issue of dangerous toys for more than 40 years. However, there ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
1
Nov
2018
FDA Warns SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Fournier's Gangrene Outbreak
In late August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning after 12 cases of Fournier’s gangrene linked to FDA-approved sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which is a class of type 2 diabetes medicines. Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but serious—potentially fatal—bacterial infection of tissue underneath the skin surrounding muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels of ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
26
Oct
2018
Who Is Liable for Defective Drugs?
Millions of Americans take pharmaceutical drugs every day to treat a variety of conditions. The majority of these medications are safe, but defective or harmful drugs do get introduced to the market. If you’ve been injured by a pharmaceutical drug, you may have an injury claim, but the details of your unique case can affect your claim greatly. Here are some of the factors that can affect your ...
Posted By
Bertram & Graf, L.L.C.
Continue Reading
23
Aug
2018
Valsartan Recalls FAQ
What Is Valsartan? Valsartan is a drug designed to treat high blood pressure. It typically takes the form of a capsule or tablet and is known in the United States by the brand name “Diovan.” It belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which force the blood vessels to relax and increase the ease of blood flow throughout the body. Doctors often prescribe ...
Posted By
Continue Reading
Page
of 2
Next Page