Commonly used to reduce swelling after surgery, ice therapy is a key part of the treatment process.  However, the method and application of ice varies – from homemade ice packs to expensive cryotherapy devices.  Though they appear functionally similar, one can result often result in further, more serious damage.  While ice bags provide limited cooling, [...]

Cold therapy devices are typically prescribed by doctors after certain surgical procedures to minimize pain and swelling and encourage mobility.  A cold therapy device is used by placing the pad on the affected area and filling the ice chest with ice and water, allowing the pump to circulate cold water through the tubes and into [...]

Cold therapy devices, also known as ice therapy machines or cryotherapy units, are commonly used to address post-surgical swelling.  Such devices are commonly prescribed by physicians, orthopedists, podiatrists, and chiropractors.  Cold therapy is commonly used after surgery or treatment of certain muscle and joint injuries – usually in the knees, elbows, ankles, wrists, hands and [...]

What is a products liability claim?
A products liability or defective product claim is based on the following:
1.  The cold therapy device was defectively designed;
2.  The cold therapy device was defectively made; or
3.  The manufacturer of the cold therapy device failed to warn of dangers associated with the machine’s expected and normal use.
Must I prove [...]