When Products Kill: Litigation and Regulatory Responses
By James T O'Reilly and Thomas G Neltner
When Products Kill: Litigation and Regulatory Responses
By James T O'Reilly and Thomas G Neltner
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This book is for the attorney who represents either a client who is a victim of a product-related accident or a manufacturer. Part I reviews the basics of product liability law, and how they relate to a potential lawsuit involving a fatality. Part II provides guidance to key federal agencies and their regulatory and nonregulatory programs responsible for preventing specific types of accidents. Part III provides strategies for pursuing or defending a case.
Topics covered include:
- Assessing the case
- Responsible parties and jurisdiction
- Settling a fatal accident case
- Motor vehicle deaths
- Recreational aircraft and vessel deaths
- Food-related deaths
- Prescription drug-related deaths
- Medical device-related deaths
- Pesticide-related deaths
- Strategies for success
Product Details
Authors
Sponsors
Section of Litigation
Publishers
ABA Book Publishing
ISBN
9781634256599
Page Count
309
Product Code
5310452
Trim Size
6x9 Paperback
Publication Date
11/13/2016 12:00:00 AM