BP Caps Well and Liability Concerns Ensue

new jersey attorneys defective products BP liability — BP caps well and for the first time in 3 months, oil has ceased to flow into the gulf.

Three months after an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig caused the most disastrous oil-spill in U.S. history, BP is monitoring the integrity of a cap that was placed atop their undersea well last Thursday, July 15th. The current success of the cap to stop the flow of oil marks the first time since April 20th that the gushing of crude oil from the well has been haulted. Three months worth of oil gushing from the well into the gulf of Mexico, estimated to amount to hundreds of millions of gallons, has certainly taken a toll on the marine life, the coast, and the businesses in the area, not to mention the injury and death incurred by the explosion on the Transocean rig.
But the biggest concern now is whether or not the cap is actually working as well as we hope it is. Issues regarding whether or not oil and gas are leaking from other underwater release points have surfaced, and BP gets 24 hours to monitor the true integrity of the cap.

Meanwhile, the government is considering extreme changes to current maritme laws capping product liability costs to BP and Transocean, and restricting recoveries to those who have been affected by the gargantuan disaster.
On July 1, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing Protections of the Injured from Limitations on Liability (SPILL Act). The act was sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), and co-sponsored by Charlie Melancon (D-La.). According to Melancon:

“When it comes to compensating victim’s families, current laws are inconsistent, lax and encourage companies to take risks—gambling with the lives of workers in the process.”

Supporters of the SPILL Act claim that it will:

Allow families of deceased victims to recover for pain and suffering. The Act will amend The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) and the Jones Act, both dating back to 1920, which currently prevent victims from claiming for non-pecuniary damages. The passage of the act will allow claimants to recover for pain and suffering, and loss of care, comfort, and companionship.
Repeal the Limitation on Liabilities Act (LOLA, of 1851), which limits the liability of vessel owners ( in this case, Transocean), to only the cost of their vessel and its cargo at the time of the accident.
Keep responsible parties from using bankruptcy as a way to avoid compensating those injured by the disaster.
Apply changes to pending and future claims.

Families of victims that were killed or injured in the explosion have obviously voiced their support for the SPILL Act. On July 13th, the proposal was passed on to the Senate, who read it and passed it on to The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Product Liabilty and the Minnno Law Office

Fears that BP will escape sufficient liability when it comes to compensating victims of this monstrous tragedy are real and well founded. The passage of the SPILL Act will certainly do great things for the recovery efforts of victims and their families. Manufacturers and responsible parties should never be able to skirt their duties of compensation.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a defective product, the product liability attorneys at the Mininno Law Office will work ’round-the-clock to help you get the money you deserve. Act now if you are suffering injury or loss to the negligence of a manufacturer. Contact the Mininno Law Office for a free case evaluation, or call us at (856) 833-0600 in New Jersey, or (215) 567-2380in Philadelphia.

NUVARING Named in Product Liability and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

attorneys new jersey wrongful death nuvaring product liabilty — NUVARING causes potentially life threatening complications including bloodclot, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.

NUVARING is a transparent, flexible, vaginal ring that provides month long birth control by emitting a continuous dose of estrogen and progestin for 21 days. The device releases a combination of ethinyl estradiol, a form of the hormone estrogen, and etonogestral. These substances are supposed to prevent ovulation as well as minimize any sperm penetration, thereby preventing unwanted pregnancies. It gained FDA approval in 2001.

NUVARING is marketed as providing the same efficacy as birth control pills but with the convenience of month-long protection. To a woman who wants the benefits of birth control but not the trouble of remembering to take a pill every day, NUVARING sounds great. Unfortunately, NUVARING has provided more than month long contraception.

Numerous lawsuits are being filed against pharmaceutical companies that marketed or manufactured the product at one time. Suits claim that the manufactureres of NUVARING not only knew about the potential side effects related to the use of NUVARING, including increased risk of stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and sudden death, but failed to reveal them to women, or the FDA during the approval process. Some 300 product liability lawsuits are being filed, stating that NUVARING caused plaintiffs to suffer from serious, life threatening blood clots. Wrongful Death suits in New Jersey and Nebraska are pending.

Are You A NUVARING user?

If you currently use NUVARING as a contraceptive, seek medical attention immediately. If you are suffering from complications due to NUVARING, seek the help of a product liability attorney. New Jersey product liability attorneys at the Mininno Law Office are here to answer any questions you have, and to offer a free case evaluation.

Contact the Mininno Law Office or call for a free consultation at (856) 833-0600 in New Jersey, or (215) 567-2380 in Philadelphia.
Let the attorneys at the Mininno Law Office help you get the compensation you deserve.

Is Your Computer Chair Really Safe?

Each day millions of people sit down on their computer chair to check their email, have conversations with people and even to do business. We also let our children sit at the computer to play computer games, learn or do homework. We all assume that our trusty computer chair in our home is safe; we never consider that to could possibly injury or harm us. This assumption is wrong. Each day, millions of products are recalled because they are unsafe and may cause injury. One of these recent product recalls was on the OfficeMax Office Chairs which was found to cause serious injuries to user because it was a fall hazard.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission the chairs were recalled on September 1, 2009 because the back and base were defective and could break during routine use causing a serious personal injury. The OfficeMax Company has received thirty-six reports of these chairs bases or backs breaking while in use, resulting in fifteen reported personal injuries including lacerations, muscle strains, contusions, and concussions.

The specific office chairs being recalled are the OfficeMax Task Chairs with the model number OM182 and OM96614. The chairs are also charcoal in color and have plastic arms and a plastic and metal base.

If you have one of these office chairs, you should stop using it right away and go to an OfficeMax location for a full refund or a gift card.

If you have been injured or hurt by a defective product like this office chairs or know someone that may have been, you should contact a defective products lawyer right away. They can help you fight for your consumer product safety rights and be your advocate to make sure your rights are protected the way they should be.

For additional information regarding Consumer Safety Product Recalls you may go to the U.S. Product Safety Commission located here: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelsep09.html and for additional information concerning this specific product recall you may visit: www.officemax.com