Is it Safe?

No, this is not a line from a movie uttered by Laurence Oliver to Dustin Hoffman.  This is all about the products that America uses every day.  The very items that we trust to be safely manufactured and distribute for daily use may be the ones that kill or injure you or a loved one.  It happens every day in this country.

Cars, the tires that move them, the medicines that you take, the medical devices that you use, the toys that your kids play with, the restaurant food that you consume.  These things and much more are products that you trust when you use or consume them.  If something goes horribly wrong because of a manufacturer’s neglect action must be taken.

If you could choose anyone in the country to represent you do you think it might be the attorney who lead the fight in winning the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case?  There is no more famous product neglect case than this one.  Give me Ken Wagner and his team every time!  If you are anywhere in the Great Southwest call the Albuquerque office right away at (505) 242-6300.

Some Holiday Toys That Could Hurt Your Kids.

No one wants to take the joy out of the holiday season, but it pays to be cautious when buying Christmas presents that may be hazardous to your children.  Did you know, for example, that McDonalds issued a toy in its Happy Meal a couple of years ago that had to be recalled?  It was called the “Hello Kitty Whistle”.  Two kids choked on parts of it that came loose before it was recalled!

The Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chair claimed the life of a 10 year old boy in Texas and a 3 year old girl in Kentucky when they suffocated within it.  Have you ever heard of the Cannondale Tandem Bicycle?  A problem with the fork of this particular bicycle has caused riders to lose control.  Consumer Reports tells us that 5000 Americans a year die in bicycle accidents.

 

Just be vigilant this holiday season.  Give gifts that are age appropriate.  When you do, monitor the use of those toys and games by your children.  If you ever discover a defective product, contact Attorney Kenneth Wagner.  The winner of the McDonalds Hot Coffee Case has been protecting people in the Great Southwest from defective products for decades from his Albuquerque office at (505) 242-6300. 

The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.

Even though it has been two decades the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case lives on in history.  If you mention it even today it conjures up all sorts of different opinions.  If you are not familiar with it, it was the product liability case of Stella Liebeck vs. McDonalds, the fast food giant.  This occurred after she spilled hot coffee in her lap.

Interestingly, Esquire Magazine has just picked up the mantle and written a fascinating article on the nearly 25-year old case.  Please check out the September addition of Esquire.  In it you will find a well-crafted retrospective entitled, “What you don’t know about the McDonald’s Hot Coffee burn case”.  If you have the opportunity, give it a careful reading.

Some quarter century later the man who successfully represented Mrs. Liebeck is still practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the incident occurred.  His name is Kenneth Wagner.  Attorney Wagner and his staff are important people to have on your side if you have a personal injury case in the Great Southwest.  Call the office at (505) 242-6300. 

Your Rights against Defective Products.

It seems like hardly a week goes by that we don’t hear about a “product recall”.  Items that seem perfectly safe upon purchase may cause serious injury or even death to some Americans.  Right now you or a loved one is still reeling from the mishap that was caused.  Now you need to find out if you have a possible personal injury claim.

There are three main types of product defects.  They are…

1.  A defect in the design.  Even though these items may have been tested and re-tested some of these products have been sold to the public and ARE defective.

2.  Defects at the head-end.  A mistake is made at the manufacturing level that is not caught in time.

3.  Defects in the warning labels.  This may be the worst because an inadequate warning gives you a false sense of security.

Hopefully neither you nor your family will be affected by any of this.  But if you reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or anywhere in the Great Southwest the man who won the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case is ready to listen to your case.  That’s right, defective product attorney Ken Wagner.  Without hesitation call Attorney Ken Wagner now at (505) 242-6300.

Defective Products Come in all Types.

Were you aware that in February Johnson and Johnson was found guilty in a 72 million dollar lawsuit for failing to warn its users about the potential risk of cancer caused by its powders?  Yes, we are talking about baby and bath powders!  For 30 years there has been a study linking the possibility of ovarian cancer in women who use talcum powder on sanitary napkins.

In this particular 75 million dollar case, the jurors awarded the money to the St. Louis family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer.  The American Cancer Society has issued a statement saying that those who are concerned about the use of talc may use a cornstarch-based powder instead.  This case simply illustrates that seemingly innocent products can sometimes be harmful.

No one wants to come looking for trouble, but if it arrives on your doorstep you need to act quickly.  In New Mexico and the Great Southwest you have one of the best defective product attorneys in all of the land at your disposal.  Attorney Kenneth Wagner successfully won the famous McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  Call him today at his Albuquerque office at (505) 242-6300 if you feel that you might have a defective product issue.

What to Do if You Are Harmed by a Defective Product.

Here is how you must proceed to identify all of the defendants in a potential case if you are harmed by a defective product.  If you wish to sue anyone who might be responsible for your injury, you must identify the people and/or companies that you deem to be at fault.  Identifying all of the parties that may be liable is often a difficult matter.

There is a phrase known as “the chain of distribution”.  This is the path that the product takes on its journey from manufacturer to distributor and finally to you the consumer.  If the defective product is part and parcel of a larger product you should include both the manufacturer of the part and of the entire product. 

New Mexico Defective Product Attorney Kenneth Wagner will vigorously pursue justice for citizens against defective products.  After all, he was the lead attorney who successfully prosecuted the famous McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  At Ken Wager Law your defective product case is in the most capable hands.  Call his office today to make an appointment at (505) 242-6300.

A Lesson about Defective or Unsafe Products.

Every day most of us encounter a defective product.  We all have blind faith that the products we purchase are safe and will not cause us injury.  There is a term that you have certainly heard called “product liability”.  This law is designed to protect the public from irresponsible manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from selling us goods that cause injury or even death.

There are so many different types of products that may be hazardous to your health.  Look at this list…

1.)           Vehicles

2.)           Shuttle buses

3.)           Tires

4.)           Medicine

5.)           Medical products and devices

6.)           Children’s toys

7.)           Common household products

New Mexico Product Liability Attorney Kenneth Wagner has vigorously defended victimized citizens against these and many other defective products.  He was the lead attorney who successfully prosecuted the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  At Ken Wager Law your product liability case is in the most capable hands.  Call his office today to make an appointment at (505) 242-6300.