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Every year, thousands of consumers get injured by defective and dangerous products. As the number one largest platform in the world for purchasing goods online, it is no surprise that Amazon sells defective, dangerous and recalled products to customers each year. If you get injured by a defective product you ordered from Amazon, find…

As the face of the consumer marketplace changes, so do product liability laws. Product liability states that it is a manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure the reasonable safety of its products. Today, this definition can include an app or software application, not just physical products. If you or a loved one has been injured by…

A product that contains a defect—a design, manufacturing or marketing flaw—can be unnecessarily dangerous for consumers. A defective product can cause life-altering injuries, such as burns and broken bones. If you discover a defective product, whether or not it causes you injury, you should report it to the proper authorities to protect yourself and…

The average person comes into contact with thousands of consumer products every day. If a product contains a design, manufacturing or marketing defect, it could cause serious injuries or even death. If you get injured by a defective product in New Mexico, learn what steps to take to protect yourself physically, legally and financially….

A product liability claim is a type of civil case that can be brought against a product manufacturer or distributor for a defective or dangerous product that results in consumer injuries. To have grounds to file a product liability claim in Albuquerque, you or your attorney must show evidence of a few key elements….

When commercial products harm the average consumer, federal and state laws are in place to hold retailers accountable. Although they may not have been responsible for manufacturing the defective product, they can still be legally liable for selling it. Business Owners Have a Duty to Protect Their Customers When a business or retailer advertises…

You may understand the risk of getting into an auto accident when operating a motor vehicle; after all, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reported 46,786 traffic accidents in 2018 alone. You may not, however, anticipate getting injured due to a defective auto part. Although millions of consumers trust vehicle manufacturers to design and…

When someone is injured while using a product for its intend purpose, they may be entitled to compensation for their injuries through a New Mexico product liability lawsuit. As is the case with other claims, there are several different types of product liability claims, and a plaintiff should know which claim they are bringing…

In many New Mexico personal injury cases, there are complex legal issues that the average juror may not understand – which is why New Mexico plaintiffs and defendants must on occasion provide expert testimony. Generally, an expert witness is someone who is qualified through their education, training, experience, or practical skills. Expert witnesses are…

Late last month, an appellate court in Georgia issued a written opinion affirming a $40 million jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a wrongful death case against car-manufacturing giant Chrysler. In the case, the court rejected all of Chrysler’s alleged claims of error, finding that the lower court’s decisions were sound and…