Product Liability

As we enter the colder season here in North Dakota, we thought it was a good time to talk about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Proper use of these appliances can be a literal matter of life or death. It’s important to ensure you are using yours correctly, in the event of a house fire…

Everyone loves a good bargain. It’s why we flock to discount stores. Name brands and off brands under the same roof, and all at less than retail prices, gives some people a shopper’s high. The problem is consumers don’t know if the items they’re bringing home from these popular stores are safe. Discount stores don’t…

E-cigarettes and vape pens have been linked to exploding batteries for the last couple of years, but it hasn’t appeared to make them less popular. In fact, it seems like every day you see a new person puffing away on an e-cig, convinced that it is somehow safer and healthier than traditional tobacco products. The…

Hunting season has begun, and hunters have a right to expect that the tools and equipment they use will work as intended. That includes not only your guns, bows or traps, but your tree stands, your blinds, and your radios, too. If one of your tools fails, you could have a defective product claim –…

Cataracts are a common condition. The lens of the eye starts to cloud, usually as we age, leading to blurry vision. Many people choose to undergo surgery to remove their cataracts. Afterwards, they are supposed to use eye drops, but many patients dislike this part of the regimen; it is expensive and time-consuming. Because of…