DON’T GO BROKE OVER A BROKEN PRODUCT
ON THE TRAIL OF THE MADDEN CURSE TRUTH, LIES, AND SUPERSTITION
SOME COMMON QUESTIONS
ABOUT PRODUCT LIABILITY
Everyone agrees that if your prescription meds don’t list all the harmful side effects, an auto manufacturer installs defective brakes in your car, or a dangerous defect in a toy causes a child to be injured, the manufacturers should be held responsible. Unfortunately, the laws by which they’re held responsible vary widely and change constantly. Luckily, Shuttlesworth Law Firm has experienced lawyers who can answer all your questions. Here are answers to some of the most common ones.
WHO INVESTIGATES PRODUCT LIABILITY COMPLAINTS IN ALABAMA?
The primary investigator of product liability claims is the Alabama Office of the Attorney General. However, they are not the only ones. Depending on the nature of your claim, other agencies might also initiate an investigation. Keeping track of whom exactly is looking into your claim can be overwhelming, which is why it pays to have someone with the right experience to help you navigate your case.
There is no urban legend in the world of modern video games as well- documented as the so-called “Madden Curse.” The curse revolves around the highly sought-after cover spot of the popular NFL video game “Madden NFL,” formerly known as “John Madden Football.” While the games date back to 1988, the curse is said to originate with the 1999 version. Garrison Hearst, a popular running back at the time, broke his ankle shortly after being featured on the cover of the 1999 edition. This was the first in a long line of injuries and personal issues that resulted in the rumor gaining traction. Soon, the idea that the game’s seemingly innocent cover could have devastating effects on a player’s career was widespread. Once a substantial honor in the world of football, the Madden cover spot has become one of the sport’s most feared superstitions for fans. The players, however, seem to find the correlation more amusing than scary. Most of the athletes in contention for the spot still consider it to be a great honor, choosing to brush off the rumors as coincidence. Despite the ambivalence of many players, there does seem to be a correlation between the cover and player issues. Of the 22 players who have been featured on the cover, 16 of them have suffered from significant issues in the season that followed. While the causes varied, with severe injuries, contract
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE COMPANY OR PERSON RESPONSIBLE DENIES ANY WRONGDOING?
Well, what you don’t want to do is get into a war of words with them. You’ll understandably be upset at them for ignoring your complaints, but trying to fight back against an army of corporate lawyers alone will be a fruitless effort. All you need to do is inform them you’ll be filing a product liability case against them, and we’ll help you take it from there.
SHOULD I ACCEPT A FINANCIAL OFFER FOR MY PRODUCT LIABILITY COMPLAINT?
If the party you filed your claim against wants to settle, review the conditions of their settlement carefully. Some settlements might come with strings attached. A settlement could take away your right to pursue further legal action. To understand if the settlement is the best way forward, get in touch with our attorneys.
disputes, and personal issues all afflicting different players, something about the spotlight appears to have disturbed the powers that be. In fact, sometimes these issues occur shortly after the game is released in stores.
Whatever the true cause, the curse seems to have taken a dip in recent years. Only one of the last five players has been affected, a stat that bodes well for this year’s star: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The real answer probably lies somewhere between fact and fiction. The increased pressure of national attention is bound to make players tense up every once in a while, and in a game as physical as football, any distraction can end in disaster.
Product liability cases can be a minefield, but luckily you don’t have to
go through them alone. Shuttlesworth Law Firm is here to help, and we’ll make your best
interests our best interests.
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