People are drawn to amusement parks because of the exciting rides and attractions. Some of the most popular rides, like upside-down rollercoasters and high-speed drops, can be dangerous. On the other hand, guests can also get hurt in bathrooms by slipping on wet floors in these parks. Even with safety protocols, amusement parks present significant hazards to their visitors and employees. According to sources, more than 43,000 people in this country experience amusement park injuries every year, and most of[…] Read More
Category: Product Liability
Most Dangerous Toys of 2019
During the holidays, parents, grandparents, and family friends to make purchases for the children in their lives, mostly consisting of toys. However, not all toys are safe. In fact, some of them turn out to be risky because they do not include appropriate warnings. During 2017 alone, more than 250,000 toy-related deaths and injuries were reported in the United States. Each year, safety advocates from World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) create a list of the most dangerous toys to[…] Read More
Autonomous Car Product Liability Issues
In a society led by technological advances, it is not surprising that the next step in driving technology is set to be autonomous cars. While having cars do the work for us eliminates a lot of potential for human error, it adds liability into the mix. Nothing in life is without flaws, and self-driving cars are no different. However, with the car controlling its own driving, who is held responsible should something go wrong? According to the National Safety Council,[…] Read More