What is the most common product liability claim?

Manufacturing defects are the most common cause of product liability claims. This means that the original design of the product was sound but that something happened in manufacturing that made it unsafe.

What is considered a defective product?

A defective product can be defined as any product that is unreasonably dangerous when being used for its intended purpose, without any alterations or interference.

How do you prove a product is defective?

There are four elements to be proven in a defective product claim. You have to prove that you were using the product as intended, that the product was actually defective, that were injured by the product, and that it was the actual product defect that caused you harm.

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No One Expects Products to Be Faulty or Defective

From broken seat belts to unsafe helmets to overheating ovens, there’s always a chance any product could malfunction at any given time and no one expects to be injured by a product they’re using.

Manufacturing standards, safety tests and industry regulations are in place to protect consumers and prevent dangerous or defective products from hitting the shelves, which makes more surprising when an accident happens. When these accidents happen, people turn to our team of injury lawyers for help. We have successfully sued companies for defective products and our clients have received maximum compensation for the injuries suffered from a defective product. We do this for 2 reasons. One is that we want to protect our clients and help them after they have been wronged. Secondly, we want to send a message to manufacturers that safety is paramount and all products must be safe.

We represent many victims injured by defective products. If there’s one feeling each victim shares, it’s that their injury caught them completely off guard. We understand there’s no way you could have anticipated the appliance, equipment or product you were using would fail and cause harm.

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Virtually any product can be defective. We’ve seen injuries occur with all different types of defective products. The most problematic products include:

Home appliances like ovens, toasters, and irons

Sports equipment such as bicycles, helmets, and other safety equipment

Defective car parts including seat belts, brakes, tires, and airbags

Children’s toys that malfunction, contain toxins, or pose choking hazards

Food causing illness or that has been improperly stored, cooked, or inspected

Baby and nursery products like strollers, car seats, and cribs

Recreational vehicles such as ATVs and watercraft

Work-related machinery and heavy equipment

We understand your injuries

We understand your injury happened while you were using a product safely for its intended purpose. However, to litigate such cases, the product must be proven to have a faulty design, insufficient safety testing, or be linked back to manufacturing error. We know how to do this and we’re here to help. Our lawyers consult with defective product experts and medical experts to fully diagnose the extent of your injury and the long-term effects it may have on your health. Rest assured, we’ll secure the maximum compensation and benefits you’re entitled to.

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, please contact us free of charge to discuss how we can help you get the compensation and care you need to enjoy a comfortable quality of life.