Product Liability
When you buy a product, you have certain rights—the most basic of which is the right to be safe while using the product. Product liability is an area of personal injury law that deals with injuries sustained by the use of dangerous or defective products.
Manufacturers, distributors, and re-sellers have a responsibility to deliver products that are free from defects and a responsibility to warn consumers of the possible dangers of the product. When a product has defects or deficiencies in its design, manufacture, distribution, or contains improper instructions and warnings to the user, it may result in a foreseeable injury or death.
Cases for injuries caused by defective products may include:
- Pharmaceutical products
- Medical devices
- Food products
- Tools and machinery, including lawnmowers
- Construction and commercial products, including lifts, pavers, & heavy machinery
- Motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles
- Car accessories, including airbags, child car seats, seat belts, tires
- Children’s products
- Toys and recreational equipment
Any of the above accidents can cause life-threatening or fatal injuries to an unsuspecting consumer. If you or a loved one have been harmed by a defective product, one party or several different parties may be liable for the resulting injuries or death.
We as your attorneys will thoroughly investigate in order to determine who the liable parties may be. To learn more about your avenues for potential recovery in your defective product claim, contact us so we can help guide you through the process and help you understand your legal options.