Product Liability
What is a Product Liability Case?
Product liability involves cases where a product is defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed, resulting in harm to consumers. These cases can involve anything from defective household items to dangerous pharmaceuticals. Victims of defective products have the right to sue manufacturers, distributors, and sellers for damages.
Product Liability
Common Product Liability Cases
A car accident caused by faulty brakes or airbags.
Injuries from defective household appliances, such as fires caused by electrical faults.
Pharmaceutical companies selling drugs with harmful side effects that were not properly disclosed.
Liability Types
Design Defects: The product was inherently unsafe due to its design.
Manufacturing Defects: The product was safe in design but became dangerous during production.
Marketing Defects: Failure to warn consumers about potential risks or improper labeling of the product.
Common Causes
Inadequate product testing or quality control.
Manufacturing errors or poor assembly.
Misleading advertising or failure to warn consumers about potential risks.
Types of Compensation
Medical Expenses: To cover hospital bills, treatments, and surgeries.
Loss of Earnings: If the injury leads to an inability to work.
Pain and Suffering: For both the physical injuries and emotional distress caused by using the defective product.
What to Do After a Product Injury
Seek medical attention immediately to address any injuries.
Keep the product that caused the injury, along with any packaging or documentation.
Report the injury to the manufacturer or retailer and file a claim.
Consult a product liability attorney to determine your rights and pursue compensation.
