October 2, 2021

Defective medical devices injure thousands of patients every single year, leading to significant products liability lawsuits and medical malpractice lawsuits. Although doctors and hospitals often try to fully explain the risks of the use or implantation of a medical device to obtain the patient’s informed consent, even consent may not bar an injured patient from filing a lawsuit when they are harmed by a defective medical device.  Common Defective Medical Devices A medical device can be considered defective in one of three ways: A device may suffer from a design defect, meaning the product has an inherently…

September 24, 2021

Back in June of 2021, a congressional report learned that the popular baby brand, Fisher-Price, ignored warnings about the dangers of their Rock ‘n Play products. A recall wasn’t done until four children died. Unfortunately, another popular baby brand, Boppy, is in the news for a similar reason.  Read more: Fisher-Price Ignored Warnings for Sleeper That Dozens of Infants Died In, According to Congressional Report What Happened According to a recent report, Boppy Co. plans to recall more than 3 million newborn loungers after eight children suffocated in them between the years of 2015 and 2020. According to the…

June 22, 2021

If you are injured in a car accident in Beachwood, NJ, call Drazin and Warshaw for a personal injury consultation. Although summer is often an opportunity for people to get out on the road, the summer months are also the period when the highest rate of car accidents occur. Car accidents are more likely to occur for a few key reasons. More Teen Drivers on the Road Teens often spend more time driving during the summer, as they are out on vacation from school. This means that there are more inexperienced drivers on the road in the summertime,…

June 18, 2021

If your baby was injured in a defective product in Metuchen, NJ, Drazin and Warshaw can help you file a personal injury claim. Fisher-Price, a manufacturer of care products and toys for infants and young children, has been accused of keeping one of the company’s most popular products on the market for over a decade despite having evidence that the product was unsafe for infants and may have led to multiple child deaths. Congressional Reports Numerous Infant Deaths Due to Sleeper Product A report by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that Fisher-Price marketed its popular Rock…

June 14, 2021

If you sustained a personal injury in Brick, NJ, call Drazin and Warshaw to file a claim. Although most accidents can happen any time of year, certain types of accidents and injuries more commonly occur during the summer months. As we begin the summer season, it is important to be aware of the most common summertime accidents and injuries so that you can take steps to protect yourself. Car Accident Injuries While winter may seem like the more hazardous season for driving, car accident rates are higher in the summer than in the winter. This is due to several…