Defective Products Lawsuit, Six Things You Need To Know
Designers, manufacturers and those involved in the chain of commerce have an obligation to ensure their products are safe for use before releasing them into the marketplace. However, each year there are thousands of consumers who are injured by defective products. When a consumer is injured from a defect in a product or from false representations made by the manufacturer, they may have a case to recover financial compensation.
When you purchase a product, you have certain rights as a consumer. If you have sustained an injury from a product you purchased and believe it may be defective, then you are in the right to pursue a product defect claim. Keep in mind these following facts about defective product claims
Marketing flaws can be grounds for a claim
Failure to provide warning labels can make a company liable
More than one party may be liable for damages
Product liability claims are sometimes based on negligence
A company can successfully defend a product liability claim
Injured consumers are eligible for damages including medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering
Identifying all the parties involved in the chain of distribution of a defective product can be deceptively complex. Depending on your case, you may wish to retain the services of a lawyer who specializes in products liability.
