Month: June 2016

Crib Recalls: What Every Parent Should Know

Published on June 28, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Pharmaceutical, Press Release

When parents purchase a baby bed or crib, they expect that it is safe for use. However, many baby beds and cribs, even some of the most trusted brands, prove to be hazardous for infants and small children. Every year, thousands of cribs are recalled due to defects, but many are not recalled in time to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Due to defective designs and components, cribs can cause a variety of injuries, and even fatalities. If a child is injured or killed by a defective crib, [...]
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The Duty to Warn: Product Liability

Published on June 2, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Under product liability law, manufacturers and suppliers of goods have a duty to warn consumers and users of any dangers that may be associated with the use of their products. Individuals injured by products with absent or even inadequate manufacturer warnings may be entitled to financial compensation to help recover medical expenses, lost past and future wages, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and other damages. Manufacturers have a duty to warn users when a product could be dangerous, when the hazard is known by the manufacturer (or should be [...]
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Five Reasons Why Insurance Companies Reject Death Benefits

Published on June 2, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Pharmaceutical

Life insurance companies have very strict rules about when they pay out for death benefits and how they deny claims for families. When an insurance company tries to reject the payment of benefits or slow down payments to beneficiaries, a Reno bad faith insurance attorney like Matthew L. Sharp is a family’s best option to protect their rights and receive their benefits. What Is “Bad Faith”? Under US law, insurance companies are required to act in “good faith” for every interaction with the people they insure. This “good faith” implies [...]
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