History is full of tales of people injured by seemingly innocent products.  Sometimes the product is poorly manufactured or inspected and other times, a design flaw caused the unexpected injury.  Our country has made great strides in product safety over the years, but with the increase in imported products and sheer volume of products being produced in the United States, too many dangerous products still get in the hands of consumers.

The seriousness of injuries caused by defective products and the intensity with which the corporations defend their products has given rise to specialized product liability attorneys.  Brian Jensen is the Houston product liability attorney to hire when a defective product has seriously injured you or someone you love.  Whether the injuries are serious, life threatening or fatal, Brian Jensen has a proven level of experience to recover full and just compensation for the injuries.  After a devastating accident, let this Houston product liability attorney, with his dedication to personal commitment; secure the justice deserved for all injuries.

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Two models of General Electric coffee makers are being recalled because of reports of overheating, which in some cases, has led to fires and burns. The models, numbered 169164 and 169165, were sold at Wal-Mart from March 2008 through the start of this year.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 2002-2006, over $1.4 billion in property damages results from the approximate 53,000 electrical home fires that occur each year.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, call Houston product liability lawyer, Brian Jensen for assistance.

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Over 700 bicyclists died and another 52,000 were injured in bicycle/vehicle accidents in 2008 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Bicyclist fatalities contributed to 2% of all traffic-related deaths. The accidents most often occurred between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. with the highest number of accidents during the months of June and September. According to the National Safety Council, bicycle injuries and fatalities cost $4 billion a year.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month and with the summer months fast approaching and more bicycles on the road, it’s important to keep certain safety tips in mind. Bicyclists should always wear a fitted helmet and remember to obey the rules of the road. Cyclists should also wear bright colored clothing and have appropriate lighting and reflectors to increase their visibility. Drivers of motor vehicles should leave at least three feet of clearance when passing cyclists and be vigilant when approaching intersections, opening car doors, entering traffic and making turns.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle or auto accident, contact Houston vehicular accident lawyer, Brian Jensen.

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The Food and Drug Administration inspection report for the McNeil Consumer Healthcare manufacturing facility involved in the recall of over 40 over-the-counter medications for infants and children was released Tuesday.

The company’s quality control department was found deficient in many aspects. One observation of the inspectors was that “raw material lots had known contamination with gram negative organisms and were approved for use to manufacture several finished lots of Children’s and Infant’s Tylenol drug products, which remain within expiration date(s) on the market.” Another observation showed a failure on the company’s part to ensure proper dosage of products such as Infants’ Dye-Free Tylenol Suspension Drops. The company also failed to follow up on “46 consumer complaints regarding foreign materials, black or dark specks from June 2009 to April 2010.”

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact Houston product liability lawyer, Brian Jensen.

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Large trucks were involved in over 10% of traffic accident fatalities in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety Facts. Of the 380,000 large trucks, classified as vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds, involved in accidents, 4,066 led to the deaths of 4,229 individuals. Almost three-quarters of the fatalities were occupants of other vehicles such as cars, light trucks and motorcycles involved in collisions with the big rigs and another 10% were pedestrians, cyclists or other bystanders.

A total of 380,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents in 2008 with 90,000 people injured in the accidents. Almost three-quarters of those injured by the accidents were occupants of other vehicles or pedestrians, cyclists or other bystanders. Approximately one-quarter of the large truck drivers had a previous speeding citation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle, contact Houston 18-wheeler attorney, Brian Jensen.

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A voluntary recall of all unexpired lots of 43 over-the-counter infant and children medications including Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl was announced late Friday by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson. For a full list of products check the www.mcneilproductrecall.com.

During a routine inspection on April 19, the Food and Drug Administration noticed “manufacturing deficiencies” that indicated the McNeil’s manufacturing procedures were “not in control,” which affects the medicine’s composition. According to a statement by the company, “Some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; others contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles.” The facility under question has been temporarily shut down while the FDA investigates.

If you or a loved has been injured by a defective product, contact Houston product liability attorney, Brian Jensen.

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A multi-vehicle accident on FM 1960 on the north side of Houston resulted in the hospitalization of three children and three adults. A speeding car struck an SUV carrying the children as the SUV driver attempted to pull onto the busy road. The SUV was hit so hard, it spun and crashed into a motorcycle. The motorcyclist ended up under a vehicle while the driver of the car had to be extracted. The driver of each vehicle was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. The condition of the children, who were taken to a nearby hospital, is unknown.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a car, truck or motorcycle, contact Houston auto accident attorney, Brian Jensen.

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More cribs posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard have been recalled. Graco drop side cribs made by LaJobi and Simplicity cribs have been added to an expanding list of defective cribs. On the Graco model, the drop side hardware can fail and create a gap between the mattress and the side. On the Simplicity model, the mattress support can collapse.

Multiple infant deaths and injuries have been attributed to defective cribs leading to numerous product recalls. Other brands involved in recalls over the past year include Generation 2 Worldwide, Childesigns, Caramia Furniture, LaJobi, Stork Craft, Jardine, SunKids, Delta Enterprise, and Playkids.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact Texas product liability lawyer, Brian Jensen.

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Multiple accidents on Houston’s Highway 288 have resulted in the death of one and multiple injuries. A pedestrian attempting to cross the busy freeway was struck and killed by a truck. An abandoned truck near the scene leads investigators to believe the man had experienced car troubles.

A four-vehicle accident involving a school bus sent 10 middle school students to the hospital with minor injuries. Another 30 students reported to school. Initial information indicates the school bus rear-ended a mini-van.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, contact Houston vehicular accident attorney, Brian Jensen.

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Thousands are injured yearly in swimming pool and spa accidents, according to PoolSafety.gov. Almost 300 children under the age of five drown in swimming pools and spas and thousands of people are injured in near-drownings with some incidents resulting in permanent disabilities such as brain damage.

Swimming pools and spas present an attractive nuisance for children. An attractive nuisance is: a condition which poses an unreasonable risk of death or serious bodily injury to children who do not realize the risk in coming within the area made dangerous by the condition. Factors such as the child’s age, mental capacity and whether the condition involved a hidden, concealed, or latent danger are considered.

If you own a pool or spa, you can help prevent an unfortunate accident by ensuring there are barriers in place that a child cannot go over, get under or go through. Some suggestions for barriers can be found at PoolSafety.gov. Safety measures include erecting at least a four-foot barrier with no handholds; and, for above-ground pools, securely blocking off access to stairs either through removal when not in use or using gates and locks. However, you should also check with your local government for specific legal requirements in your area.

If you or a loved one has been injured through the negligent actions of the owner of an attractive nuisance, contact Houston premise liability attorney, Brian Jensen.

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