Holiday shopping is officially underway, and while browsing toys is usually the fun part of the season, there’s an important reality that families should keep in mind: some toys pose real safety hazards — even when they’re sold in mainstream stores. Every year, the nonprofit World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) releases its “10 Worst …

Millions of consumers in Philadelphia and across the United States rely on Amazon for everything from household goods to electronics, food, and health supplements. While online shopping is convenient, important legal questions arise when defective products cause serious injuries. Traditionally, product liability claims focus on the manufacturer or seller. However, Amazon’s unique role as both …

In 2023, a natural gas leak from a faulty pipe fitting caused a deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, killing seven workers and injuring dozens. Just months ago, there was yet another catastrophic occupational incident; preliminary findings indicate that the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant …

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, recently issued an urgent warning to Labubu collectors regarding an influx of imitations and knockoffs. The plush dolls have gained immense popularity in the United States as well as abroad in the last year. Labubu’s parent company, Pop Mart, sold millions of units every month for the first …

As a consumer, you expect the products you bring into your home to be safe and reliable. Unfortunately, defective items can make it to market and cause severe harm. Products that generate heat or run on electricity can pose serious risks of burns or electrical injuries when they are poorly designed, manufactured improperly, or sold …

Defective products on construction sites can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that many construction-related injuries are caused by faulty tools and machinery, often stemming from design flaws, manufacturing errors, or inadequate maintenance. What Is Products Liability? All product designers, manufacturers, and distributors are required to produce and …

As we embark upon the new year, one of the best ways you and your loved ones can start out by putting safety first is by checking all carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms around your home. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), some of the primary wintertime hazards that lead to fire …

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 200 workers are killed and over 5,000 injured in work-related fires and explosions every year in the United States. Fires and explosions often cause serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Explosions and fires make up a small percentage of workplace fatalities, according to data …

Even with the holiday season rapidly approaching, it may come as a surprise to consumers that certain toys can be quite dangerous. To make sure that parents and caregivers are aware of potential product hazards, W.A.T.C.H., or the World Against Toys Causing Harm, compiles a list of the top ten worst toys each year. The …