Metier Law Firm has come to the aid of victims who have been harmed by defective products for more than 30 years. We believe that we have a duty to become the best product liability attorneys we can be, and part of that duty entails helping consumers learn more about defective products they may have purchased. In this section of our blog, you will find a variety of articles about product recalls, product liability cases, when to contact a defective product attorney, and more. We update our blog often, so check back frequently and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to keep up with the latest information.
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Federal Heights, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A Colorado woman, 22, died from a gunshot wound after accidentally shooting herself in the head with an assault rifle that she had just recently purchased, according to the NY Daily News. Anastasia Adair of Federal Heights, Colorado was at home with her husband, Shane, and… read more
Mechanical error is to blame for a runaway trailer that killed three adults and four children on May 30 in Truxton, New York. Investigators said the trailer hauling crushed cars broke free from the truck and headed into oncoming traffic, hitting Carino Vanorden’s minivan. The investigators at the scene said there was evidence of Vanorden… read more
We put our trust in objects like bike helmets to help reduce our chances of sustaining a brain injury if anything unfortunate were to happen during our ride. Football players place similar trust in their pads and helmets to reduce their chances of concussions during games and practices. Unfortunately for Colorado teenager Rhett Ridolfi, his Riddell… read more
An oil spill accident involving more than 60,000 gallons of toxic hydrocarbon was found by construction crews near Parachute, but the source of the oil plume has not been identified. Workers are trying to remove the underground oil with vacuum trucks, and have withdrawn approximately 5,418 gallons as of March 18. The crew reports that… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) establishes the regulations for any auto recalls. In 2012, there were upwards of 650 recalls for auto-related products. In total, the recalls affected 17.8 million vehicles, vehicle components and child safety seats. NHTSA relies on its own internal investigations and consumer complaints to discover which products require a… read more
Many dangerous products have warnings on them to let consumers know about potential risks. Toys warn about choking hazards, firework labels warn users about burn injuries and cigarette labels let smokers know about the health risks. After a near-death experience, one Las Vegas woman believes that dating sites should carry similar warnings to prevent dangerous… read more
Hannah Storm, an anchor for ESPN, was cooking dinner for her family on December 11. She turned on her propane grill, started a fire and went inside for a few minutes. When she returned outside, she saw that the wind had blown out the flames. She turned off the gas and tried to reignite the… read more
A space heater explosion injured a child and two adults in a Colorado Springs garage, and two of them are in critical condition from their burn injuries. The accident occurred on Sunday, December 9. Firefighters say that a man was working on his car inside his sealed garage with his 2-year-old son and another man.… read more
A Denver man sued two food companies and a grocer for causing a disease he says came from inhaling the smell of butter in microwave popcorn. Wayne Watson suffers from bronchiolitis obliterans, aka “popcorn lung.” He says he ate two bags of microwaved popcorn every day for about a decade, and he says that food… read more
