How Can Expert Witnesses Help In A Product Liability Case?

Product liability cases are often highly technical. A claim alleging a defective product can come down to one specific piece of an incredibly sophisticated machine or the way one component worked or failed to work in a single incident.

Because of these complexities, plaintiffs and defendants call expert witnesses to help judges and juries understand the information and claims parties are making.
Types of Experts
Per California statutes, an expert is someone who has special training, skill or […]

By | November 2nd, 2021 ||

4 Things Consumers Do That Affect Liability For Defective Products

Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some people believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages.

This is not true, because the nuances of product liability law can dramatically affect whether there are grounds to pursue a claim. And often, consumers fail to realize that how they used the product often prevents them from holding your company liable for their […]

By | October 20th, 2021 ||

How Can A Cannabis Business Guard Against Product Liability Claims?

Reputation matters in business. It takes years to gain a customer’s trust and build your brand. A product liability lawsuit can be incredibly costly for business owners in terms of diminished brand equity, and lost revenue, in addition to the litigation costs.

The negative impact can be even more devastating for new companies trying to gain a foothold in the market. Experts say the still-emerging and changing California cannabis industry may be more at risk for […]

By | October 14th, 2021 ||