Daniel E. DeKoter

Image source: dontpanicfoundation.org Thousands of injuries are caused by defective products annually. As protection for consumers, there is a set of rules under the umbrella term, “product liability law,” which makes it less difficult for the affected party to recover damages and serves as a reminder for companies to ensure the quality of the goods they manufacture or distribute. Product liability cases can fall under three types: Design defect In design defect cases, there is something inherently dangerous or wrong with the product due to errors in design. For example, if a customer buys a household fan whose protective guards have unreasonably wide openings wide enough to fit a finger, an injury caused by the product can be the basis of a product liability suit. Manufacturing defect A defect in manufacturing is described by the Third Restatement of Torts as the creation of a product that “departs from its intended design even though all possible...

Being a landlord comes with a lot of risks because of the possibility of delinquent tenants who intentionally or unintentionally fall short in meeting what is required of them. Conversely, some landlords fail to effectively carry out their responsibilities, such as maintenance and repairs, making life difficult for tenants. Image source: flcrelitblog.shutts.com Because of this, disputes may arise between landlord and tenants. Some of these conflicts escalate to the point that mediation, or even litigation, is needed to settle arguments. There are ways to minimize the possibility of disputes, such as the following:   Have a written lease agreement, and gain a full understanding of it . Before signing, both parties must ensure that they know everything they are agreeing to. For landlords, they must make sure that no stones are unturned in the contract clauses and that the tenants understand everything they are complying with. Tenants, on the other hand, ne...

Personal injury law is an area of civil law that protects victims of accidents through seeking of monetary compensation to cover for damages due to the injury.  Image source: piratelaws.com There are two sides involved, with the injured person or victim being the “plaintiff,” and the individual, entity, or multiple parties responsible named as the “defendant.” In most cases, the objective of the plaintiff is to receive the monetary compensation they allege they deserve, instead of having the defendant be punished.  The defendant, on the other hand, attempts to prove that the damage was consciously or inadvertently caused by the victim.  Personal injury law applies to various situations, including the following:   Accidents: When someone acts negligently and it results in harm to another individual, the latter can file a personal injury lawsuit. Examples of this type are vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, and hazards in the work...