DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
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Laws which protect us against defective products are called “product liability laws.” They are aimed at encouraging manufacturers to make safer products, and helping people who have been injured by unreasonably dangerous products. As a consumer, you have the right to purchase products which are safe.
Types of Liability
In a products liability lawsuit, the main question is whether the product is actually defective, and then the next step is to determine who is at fault.
Product has a defect in its design or manufacture
A defect is an imperfection or fault which makes using the product as it was intended unsafe. An example of this is when a car is designed in a way that is unsafe, such as in the late 1960s and early 1970s when Ford Pintos exploded after crashes due to poor design. Unfortunately for consumers, defects can happen during any and all stages of a product's life — poor design, unsafe materials used to build it, untrue advertising, inaccurate labeling, unclear instructions.
Failure to provide warning
If there are certain dangers in using a product the manufacturer is a duty to provide adequate warnings. For example, if a ladder is designed to hold a maximum of 200 pounds and it has no caution label or written instructions or other warning about the weight limit, and a 300-pound person gets on the ladder and it collapses, then that could be a failure to warn by the manufacturer.
Who is the Defendant in a Product Liability Case?
The defendant in a product liability case is not necessarily one person or company. It may be the:
- Designer or Developer
- Manufacturer
- Supplier
- Distributor
- Marketer or advertiser
- Seller
Tips to Remember When One Is Hurt or Injured by a Dangerous Product
If you have been injured by a product that you feel is dangerous, remember these tips:
- Of course, seek medical treatment as quickly as possible. An emergency room physician or your personal doctor can prepare a treatment plan for you.
- Make notes about how the injury occurred. The more information you can give us, the better able we are to help you.
- Keep the product if you believe it has caused an injury. If a lawsuit is brought against a manufacturer or distributor, it is necessary to prove that the product caused the injury. The product is needed to help prove it was dangerous and how it caused the injury. An injury alone does not prove that a product was defective.
- Store the product in a safe place until your claim is resolved. If you do not have anywhere to keep the product, your attorney can probably help you find someplace.
- MeyerJensen PC will examine your medical records, , company manuals/procedures and all other relevant documentation when developing your case. Through extensive discovery of records and deposition testimony we will not only determine who should be held responsible, but we will also prove the cause of your injury. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing people who have been hurt due to defective and dangerous products.
We make them pay so you don't have to
At MeyerJensen PC we believe you should not be forced to pay the price for another's dangerous product. We are all about helping victims obtain compensation for their injuries and holding liable parties responsible for their behavior. With over 70 years of combined experience, our trial lawyers at MeyerJensen PC will fight for your right to a fair and speedy settlement. When the manufacturer or big business on the other side is not being fair, we will not hesitate to climb into the ring and do whatever it takes to help right the wrong that happened to you.