Defective products cause serious injury to thousands of people each year. Defective products may include medical devices, automobiles, tires, electronics, appliances and household goods. Consumers may pursue a claim if a serious injury results from the malfunction of a product. If you believe you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
There are three general types of products liability cases. Cases involve manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure to warn. A manufacturing defect occurs when there is a problem with the manufacturing process. Problems in manufacturing often result in faulty products. The manufacturing process includes assembling, packaging or shipping of the product. A design defect occurs when a product’s design causes a malfunction of the product. A failure to warn case occurs when a product does not have appropriate instructions, lacks a warning label, or a warning label is inadequate.
A defective product case can be complicated, as it is difficult to determine exactly who is responsible for the harmful product. For example, a problem can occur because of the manufacturer, wholesaler, or the retailer.
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a defective product, you may want to speak with an injury lawyer today, regarding your potential lawsuit. A products liability lawyer may be able to help you make important personal and legal decisions.
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Links:
U.S. Government Recalls
http://www.recalls.gov/
Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/