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When You Hire a Lawyer You Are Really Hiring an Entire Injury Law Firm

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:46:19 +0000

When a person is hurt in an accident, they will often contact a lawyer to help them get compensated for their injuries. Many people will choose a lawyer that they see advertised on television. They choose the lawyer based on the way that he looks and the way that he makes them feel. This is not a bad thing, but it is important to realize that they are not just hiring that lawyer they are also hiring an Injury law firm that the lawyer is representing.

A person needs to make sure they are comfortable with the law firm as well as the lawyer. The people who work in the firm will be doing a lot of the work on their case. It is not only the lawyer who does the work, it is also the secretaries, the paralegals and the other support staff that will help determine the outcome of their case. A person is hiring a team and not an individual.

Injured in a Car Accident?

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:46:09 +0000

Have you ever had a car accident? Has somebody been injured in the accident, which was caused by another people carelessness? Or were there any other factors that influenced the accident – bad weather, driver distraction etc.? Now there is an expert who can help you in recognizing your legal rights and get the injury compensation you deserve. Our lawyers are highly skilled, experienced lawyers who will help you get the most of what belongs to you. Car accident lawyer Bellingham will fight to protect your rights and help you obtain the maximum recovery possible for your personal injury case. They will thoroughly evaluate your case and fight to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable. You should always get what you deserve, no matter what. Call today and have your accident resolved quickly and efficiently, by a professional with many years of experience in solving car accidents – call us now!

Iced Teas Recalled Due to Glass Contamination

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:29:19 +0000

News sources stated that there is a nationwide recall, being performed in full cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), of Tejava Premium Iced Tea in 12-ounce glass bottles because of the possible presence of harmful glass fragments. Only a certain 12-ounce Tejava production lot code is being affected and the products, such as the 1-liter size of Tejava Premium Iced Tea, is not affected by this recall. The products codes being recalled are between 1BT220 and 1BT280. Consumers who have purchased the recalled iced teas should return them to the store where it was purchased and coupons, product replacement, or credit will be issued.

As a Renton personal injury attorney, I’ve seen many similar food safety recalls in the past and I understand the difficulties that food and beverage manufacturers face when attempting to produce quality products for their customers. That said, I’ve also witnessed the injuries that can result from the consumption of a contaminated food product. If you’ve suffered an injury or fallen ill due to the consumption of a defective or contaminated food product, contact a personal injury lawyer in your city to learn more about your rights as a consumer.

Celery Seeds Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:37:18 +0000

According to news reports, O Organics Organic Celery Seed, produced by B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon is being recalled in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to its potential contamination with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. The product, packaged in a glass bottle with a net weight of 1.8-ounces, was sold at all Safeway-owned stores from May 25, 2011 through December 16, 2011. The “Best By” dates of the O Organics Organic Celery Seed bottles that are affected by this recall range from May through November of 2013. Consumers should return the recalled product to the store at which it was purchased for a full refund.

As a Vancouver personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen this type of contaminated food safety recall several times in the past and know the illnesses that can result from such contamination. If you’ve suffered adverse health effects through the handling or consumption of a contaminated or otherwise defective food product, consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in your town to discuss your rights as a consumers and the possible legal options open to you.

Pastas Recalled Because of Undeclared Soy Allergen

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:44:44 +0000

In a press statement, Rising Moon Organics, under the supervision and in conjunction with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the recall of Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli 8-ounce packages due to an incorrect back labeling on some packages that resulted in an undeclared soy allergen. The front of the retail package is correctly labeled ‘Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli, 8-oz’, however the back of the package was labeled incorrectly as ‘Four Cheese Tortelloni’. The date code affected by this recall is SELL BY APR 05 2012. Consumers are being asked to return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund.

As an Olympia personal injury lawyer, I understand the challenges that food manufacturers must deal with when making quality products for their customers. That said, I’ve also seen this type of food safety recall many times in the past and the devastating illnesses that can result from ingesting mislabeled food product. If you’ve fallen ill through the consumption of a mislabeled or otherwise defective food product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your area to learn more about the potential legal possibilities open to you.

Gummy Bears Recalled Because of Metal Contamination

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:46:01 +0000

In a news statement, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc, in conjunction and under the supervision of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced that they have decided to voluntarily recall Sunrise Assorted Flavor Gummy Bears that are sold in bulk. The recall is a precautionary measure that the company initiated due to a possibility of metal contamination. Despite the fact there have been no reports of illness, they are erring on the side of caution. Consumers are being urged to return the products to the place of purchase to receive a “no questions asked” refund.

As an Everett personal injury attorney, I’ve seen this kind of food safety recall several times in the past and I understand the tragic illnesses that can occur from the ingestion of a defective food product. If you’ve suffered adverse health effects through the consumption or handling of a defective food product, consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in your town to learn more about your rights as a consumer and the possible legal avenues open to you.

Build-A-Bear Pays Civil Penalty for Failure to Report

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:51:15 +0000

In a news release, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc recently recalled more than 250,000 of its toy beach chairs after a defect in the construction that could injure or sever a child’s fingers was discovered. They have also agreed to pay a penalty in the amount of $600,000 to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for not reporting the defect of the toy in a timely manner. Federal law requires manufacturers and retailers to report defective products to the CPSC within 24 hours of discovery. However, by paying the fine, Build-A-Workshop Inc is not admitting knowingly violating the law.

As a Tacoma personal injury attorney, I’ve seen this sort of children’s product recall several times over the coarse of my practice and the devastating injuries that can result from their use. I urge all consumers to follow the instructions of the CPSC when dealing with a recalled product in order to prevent avoidable injuries. If you or your child has sustained an injury through the use of a poorly designed or otherwise defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city to discuss the possible legal options available to you.

Handheld Massagers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:55:20 +0000

In a press statement, Fourstar Group USA Inc, in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the recall of roughly 25,500 units of the ladybug and bee-shaped “Massage Pet” handheld massagers, after discovering that their batteries can leak and pose a burn hazard or skin irritation hazard to consumers. The products, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively BJ’s Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011. To get a full refund, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any of BJ’s Wholesale Club.

As a Bellingham personal injury lawyer, I’ve witnessed this sort of product recall, as a result of a burn hazard posed to consumers, many times over my career and the injuries that defective products similar to this have caused to consumers. If you’ve suffered an injury through the normal use of a defective product, it may be in your best interests to consult a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters to learn more about the legal options that may be open to you.

Alert Issued Due to Undeclared Allergen in Popcorn

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:07:34 +0000

In a press release, the Velvet Creme Popcorn Company, in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued an allergy alert and recall on several of their products due to undeclared milk, soy and wheat allergens. People with severe allergies run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume products such as, Velvet Crème Peanut Brittle, Velvet Crème Tail Gate Crunch and Velvet Crème Sweet Cajun Heat. These products do not have any lot codes and were sold prior to December 13, 2011. These products are completely safe for non allergic people to consume and no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I’ve seen many similar food safety recalls due to undeclared allergens or mislabeled food products in the past and I understand the difficulties that manufacturers face when attempting to provide quality products to their customers. If you’ve fallen ill after consuming or handling a defective food product, speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area to discuss your legal rights as a consumer.

Dry Dog Food Recalled Due to Aflatoxin Levels

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:10:01 +0000

In a press release, Advanced Animal Nutrition, in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced that it has voluntarily recalled some of its units of Dog Power Dry Dog Food because of aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. Products manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011 are included in the recall. Products with the packaging date codes (lot numbers) K0004 through K1322 are also being recalled. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Advanced Animal Nutrition pet food products are involved in this recall. Consumers are being instructed to return the products to the place of purchase in order to receive a full refund.

As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I’ve seen this sort of food safety recall many times in the past and know the devastating illnesses that can result from handling or consuming a contaminated food product. If you have fallen ill after handling or consuming a contaminated food product, speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your city to learn more about your legal rights as they pertain to the matter.