ATTENTION GYM RATS: THE PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS AT CHAMPION LAW SPEAK OUT ON EXERCISE EQUIPMENT THAT COULD AMPUTATE YOUR FINGERS

On April 27, 2009, the CPSC and Paramount Fitness  announced a recall of a leg curl machine after receiving reports of the machine amputating and crushing fingers.  The defective product is the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine - a machine designed to work the hamstrings. After hearing about the crushing and amputation injuries in the field, Paramount admitted it had a problem with a design flaw – one that would lead to product liability for the company – that allows people to get their hand caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine. 

 So if you have one of these machines at home or use one at the gym, stop!

Contact Paramount and get the machine fixed.  If you’ve already been hurt by one of these defective leg curl machines, call the St. Paul, Minnesota product liability attorneys at Champion Law LLC.  Nate Bjerke, the head of litigation at Champion Law, worked for years defending manufacturers like Paramount in product liability lawsuits, but now works exclusively for people like you who have been injured by dangerous and defective products.

So call product liability attorney Nate Bjerke at 651.766.5886 or visit Champion Law’s web-site to learn more about the firm or discuss your case over e-mail.

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY, NATE BJERKE OF CHAMPION LAW, SPEAKS OUT ON ZIMMER DUROM CUP HIP IMPLANTS

I have blogged about Zimmer Durom Cup Hip implants in the past [INSERT A LINK TO THE BLOG HERE].  Briefly, Zimmer instituted a “stop sale” on its Durom Cup hip implants on July 24, 2008.  The Zimmer Durom Cup sale freeze was prompted by a letter sent to Zimmer and surgeons across the country by a leading orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Larry Dorr.  Dr. Dorr, who had used the Zimmer Durom Cup implant on over a hundred patients, began noticing a high failure rate in the Durom Cup.  In a letter to his colleagues at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dr. Dorr noted the following concerning the Zimmer Durom cup implants:

• The failure rate was very high in the first two years after the Zimmer Durom cup was implanted;
• Symptoms were classic for loose implants;
• The cups would “just pop free”;
• He did not believe the fixation surface on the cups was good;
• The cups were not properly seating to the pelvic bone; and
• He stopped using the cups after the first time he had to replace a Zimmer Durom Cup implant.

Dr. Dorr wrote this letter concerning the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant on April 22, 2008 and Zimmer finally stopped selling the Durom Cup implant on July 24, 2008.  Zimmer sent a letter to doctors and patients recommending that doctors monitor their Durom Cup patients closely.   

Zimmer seemed to be taking a step in the right direction when by offering to pay for revision surgeries for people who had the bad hips in exchange for a complete release of any additional claims.  (As a product liability attorney, I don’t think this is adequate because it does not account for rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, or compensation for the time lost and pain a patient suffers.)  It seems now that Zimmer has hardened it stance.  In a case Champion Law is handling, Zimmer refused to pay for the revision surgery ahead of time like they reportedly had done in the past.  Why Zimmer is taking this stance is anyone’s guess – it seems odd in light of the clear product problems. 

In light of this stance by Zimmer, Nate Bjerke and his law firm, Champion Law LLC, are gearing up for a fight.  If you or someone you know had a defective Zimmer Durom Cup implant go bad, call product liability attorney Nate Bjerke of Champion Law LLC at 866-778-2919 or 651-766-5886 or e-mail us by logging on to http://www.champion-law.com/.  We promise to answer your questions without the pushy sales pitch.

PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS DISCUSS INFANT CHILD SEAT RECALL

Child Seat Recall

On April 24, 2009, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of yet another child seat.  This product defect relates to seats manufactured by Team-Tex America.  The defective child seats being recalled are certain Babyride infant child restraint systems, Model 374199, manufactured on December 18, 2008. The belt routing label with the “horizontal reference line” is incorrectly placed on the child restraint system which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraints Systems.”

 If the belt isn’t routed properly, the child can be hurt or killed in a crash.  If you have questions about whether your seat is subject to the recall, contact Team-Tex at 1-877-912-1313.  Or call the product liability and safety lawyers at Champion Law LLC.  We love fighting for people who have been hurt by dangerous and defective products.  But we’d rather help you and your family to avoid getting hurt in the first place.  You can call us anytime at 651.766.5886 or visit our website.

ATTENTION SPECIALIZED BIKE RIDERS: BEWARE OF PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFECTS!

Minnesota and Wisconsin Product Liability Lawyer Is Concerned With Your Safety.

 

You’re an experience rider.  You paid good money for your Specialized bike.

(Probably lots and lots of money.)  So don’t get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to know about recalls on Specialized handlebars and cable-stops before you get hurt.  Or, if you’ve already been hurt because of one of these product defects, you need to know that attorney Nate Bjerke and the product liability lawyers at Champion Law LLC can tell you about your rights and claims. 

The first Specialized recall relates to breaking handlebars.  This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. One rider had the handlebars break, causing a crash and head trauma. 

 

 

  

 

The second recall relates to the cable stop.  The cable stop on some bikes can loosen.  The recall is for the following bikes: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models.

 

 

2004 Roubaix Pro

 

2004 Roubiax Comp

  

Single Rivet Cable Stop IS Recalled

 

Double Rivet Cable Stop Is Not Recalled

 

Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. One rider had the cable stop loosen, lost control and ended up with fractures and surgery.  

If you have one of these bikes, stop riding it!  Call your dealer and get the parts replaced – Specialized will pick up the tab. 

 If we’re getting to you too late and you’ve already been hurt, call Nate Bjerke, or one of the other lawyers at his firm, Champion Law LLC at 866-778-2919. 

 

Why should you call Nate Bjerke instead of some other lawyer?  Because Nate and Champion Law know product liability cases inside and out.  Nate used to defend giant manufacturing companies and knows that even when they recall products, they don’t always treat people who have been hurt by those defective products fairly. Champion Law levels the playing field.  

 

 

 

 

 

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

MN and WI Personal Injury Lawyers On Automobile Accident Law

Unfortunately, at some time in our lives, most of us will experience an automobile accident. When you are in a car accident, even if you are not injured, there are certain things that you should and should not do. If you are involved in litigation arising from a car accident, you will benefit from consulting Personal injury lawyer.

Automobile Accident Law

·         Stay At The Scene

·         Safeguard The Injured

·         Obtain Information

·         Do Not Admit Fault

·         Get Medical Care

The personal injury attorneys at Champion Law are experienced in knowing how to build and negotiate your case with the insurance companies, and if necessary, know how to take your case to trial. They know the governing laws backwards and forwards. Insurance companies will typically do everything they can to take advantage of you and try to effect the lowest possible settlement. Our attorneys are in a good position to help you obtain a favorable settlement that significantly exceeds what you can obtain on your own.

We have put together a free booklet The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case as an aide in determining if an attorney is the right choice for you.

At Champion Law, we can help you:

·         Receive payment for your medical bills

·         Collect compensation for lost time from work

·         See to it that you and your family is taken care of

·         File your paperwork

·         Make calls on your behalf

·         Answer all of your questions as they arise

·         Receive 100% of the compensation you deserve

Contact us at Champion Law today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consult. Or visit our website at www.champion-law.com to request our free booklet, The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case

Injured in an Accident?

MN and WI Personal Injury Attornies Can Help

Have you or your loved ones been seriously injured in a car accident, in a slip and fall incident, or by a dangerous product? Are you frustrated with large corporations and insurance companies that refuse to take responsibility for their actions? Finding yourself in a life- changing situation is a daunting experience. You may have financial, emotional and personal losses. Having the support of your friends and family is only part of it. We can help by listening to you and your individual needs. You will also need a strong attorney to help you through every stage of the process.                                                                                                                                     

It is important to know who your lawyers are. In our free booklet The 5 Traps, it will explain the steps to take when looking for an attorney and why you need this information.

The Minnesota personal injury attorneys at Champion Law are here for you. As experienced lawyers and as dedicated family men and women, we believe in your rights to seek justice for your injuries. Call us today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consultation.

At Champion Law, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our practice. We take our job seriously because we know you do. The very meaning of the word Champion speaks to our integrity.

1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition 2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner 3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person 4. One who fights; a warrior 5. To fight for, defend, or support as a champion 6. To defy or challenge 7. Holding first place or prize 8. Superior to all others 9.to support: he unceasingly championed equal rights and opportunities 10.excellent   Let us be your Champion! Call today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919

So How Do I Pick The Right Lawyer – The Second in a Series of Discussions

MN and WI Lawyers Discuss How to Pick The Right Lawyer for You

This is the second in a series on helping you choose the right lawyer for your personal situation. 

Does the law firm have lawyers who used to work for defendants in personal injury cases?

Lawyers who represented companies in cases against injury victims know the soft underbelly of the defense better than lawyers who haven’t.  They know how defendants think, respond and act.  In other words, reformed defense lawyers can stay a step ahead of their opponents. 

 Come back and visit our blog this week to continue on with the discussion and the questions you may have in hiring a lawyer.  If you would like to have more in-depth questions or concerns answered, call us at: 651-766-5886, or visit our website.  Don’t forget to get your free booklet.   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Companies Vs Lawyers?

Helping Hands or Boxing Gloves?

Have you or someone you know been involved in an accident? You may know how difficult it can be to seek fair compensation from an insurance company. It may be necessary to play hard ball, leaving you feel more like you have boxing gloves on rather than shaking a helping hand. Insurers should have a duty to be fair, prompt, and objective in handling claims from both policyholders and other claimants. There can be a smugness that can come from knowing the law and then not explaining it.  This is not an excuse to dismiss people with legitimate claims. Too many insurance companies have launched unofficial campaigns that suggest people are faking or lying. Too many injury victims are treated with less than proper respect. This has been referred to as the “deny, delay and defend” strategy. First they might deny the claim, even legitimate claims. Then they try delaying the claim. At this point people often give up. If denying or delaying the claim doesn’t scare them off and an injured victim becomes frustrated and persistent, it becomes necessary to go into court. You better believe it feels like you need boxing gloves on.

Knowing what to do and what your rights are is important. Knowing how to choose an attorney is even more important. What is his/her experience? What is their reputation? Do they specialize in personal injury? What do previous clients say?

Robert Roe and Nate Bjerke at Champion Law specialize in representing personal injury victims. They will devote their time to working with your individual and specific needs. We are advocates for the injured. Whether it is a car accident, fall, death of a family member, disability claim, or medical malpractice, when the unexpected strikes, you need advice, support, or maybe just a few clear answers from an experienced attorney. Champion Law is ready to assist you. Our reputation is that of outstanding results for personal injury claimants left injured or affected by accidents. We want you to focus on your recovery and leave the rest to us. Helping while you heal!

 

Serving the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas, our team of professional personal injury lawyers and support staff is here for you. Let us wear the boxing gloves.

Champion Law has put together the booklet, “The 5 Traps That Will Kill Your Personal Injury Case”, as an aide in determining if an attorney is the right choice for you. It’s all about what you do and what you need to know.

Call us Champion Law today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consult. Or visit our website at www.Champion-Law.com to request our free booklet, “The 5 Traps That will Kill Your Personal Injury Case”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So How Do I Pick The Right Lawyer – The First in a Series of Discussions

MN and WI Lawyers Discuss How to Pick The Right Lawyer for You

This is the first in a series on helping you choose the right lawyer for your personal situation.  We, the attorneys at Champion-Law have come out with a free booklet that will help you answer some questions with the 5 Traps that can kill your personal injury Case.  You can request your free copy here.

Now that you have our materials talking about how the personal injury process works and the five traps that can kill your personal injury case, you may be wondering whether you want to hire a lawyer to help with your case.  If you decide to hire a lawyer, you have another decision to make: which lawyer is right for your case? 

Looking through the phone book or on the internet is confusing.  The yellow pages, for example, are full of lawyer ads that all basically say the same things:

·         “We’ll fight for you!”

·         “Free Consultation!” and

·          “No-Fee Unless You Recover!”

So with all these similarities, how do you pick the right lawyer for your personal injury case?  Here is the start of questions you must ask a law firm before you hire their lawyers to go to work for you:

Is the lawyer’s practice exclusively devoted to representing injury victims? 

Injury and insurance law is complex.  Lawyers who dabble in personal injury cases may be good lawyers, but because they don’t spend all of their time representing injury victims, they simply won’t be as skilled as a lawyer who does spend their time devoted to helping their clients with their personal injuries. 

We at know it is a trying time dealing with injuries.  That is why we came out with the booklet, so that you can have some of your questions answered. 

Come back and visit our blog this week to continue on with the discussion and the questions you may have in hiring a lawyer.  If you would like to have more in-depth questions or concerns answered, call us at: 651-766-5886, or visit our website.  Don’t forget to get your free booklet.   

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN BICYCLE PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS DISCUSS CANNONDALE BICYLCE RECALL

Cannondale Bicycle Recall – 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Cannondale announced a voluntary recall of several defective Cannondale bicycles.  The Cannondale bicycles included in this recall are the 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles.  This recall affects about 1,300 bicycles. 

The hazard arises from the fact that the Cannondale bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. Photographs are included below:

 

 

 

Consumers should should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.  For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Cannondale’s Web site at www.cannondale.com.

 I you have any questions about bicycle safety or product liability law, visit our web-site at http://www.champion-law.com/ or call one of our Minnesota and Wisconsin product liability lawyers at 651.766.5886. 

 

  

Nate Bjerke

Champion Law LLC

3252 Rice Street

St. Paul, MN 55126

(t)651.766.5886

(f)651.766.5235

www.champion-law.com

 

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