An Overview of Product Liability
>> Sep 8, 2016
A product liability
attorney is a legal professional who usually practices in the area of family
law. Although a personal injury attorney will usually handle cases involving
all types of personal injury, it is important to get a lawyer who is familiar
with the product liability laws of the state where the case will take place and
that they have a great deal of experience in handling product liability cases.
They will need to be skilled at determining the area of blame and the types of
damages to which you should be compensated.
Product Liability
by Design
One of the products
that causes injury by design that most people are fairly familiar with is
automobiles. Many of us have gotten notices in the mail that a certain part on
our vehicle has been recalled and that we are to take it to a dealer or other
mechanic to have the problem fixed for free.
These recalls
happen when a design feature does not behave in the expected way once it is put
to real use. For example, a seatbelt that doesn’t stay hooked securely during
impact or a cruise control switch that catches fire. Not surprisingly, these
design failures can lead to injuries and fatalities, and they often do. It
isn’t until a number of people have been exposed to the impact of the inferior
design that the recall takes place. Meanwhile, those that suffered from the
injuries that occurred before the discovery was made may seek advice from a
product liability attorney about getting compensation for the damages that
incurred.
Product Liability
by Manufacturer
A manufacturer may
be held responsible for product liability either due to failing to see a defect
in a design or for the materials and process used that make the product
defective. In 2007, when a number of pet food manufacturers distributed pet
foods containing contaminated wheat gluten, existing laws and the challenge of
putting a value on the lives of the pets that were lost make it difficult for
pet owners to get compensation. When this type of oversight occurs during the
manufacture of products used by humans, holding the manufacturer accountable is
not as challenging. Attorney G. Martin Meyers explains that if you have been
injured or become ill because of an improperly manufactured product, you
deserve compensation for your medical bills and other costs.
Product Liability
by Retailers
The retailer also
has multiple areas of responsibility with the products they offer. Taking
shortcuts and buyer lower-quality products to save money could result in offering a dangerous product to their customers. It is up to
the retailer to offer a good quality product to their customers as well as
others who come into contact with the product or handle it. Otherwise, a
product liability attorney may recognize their responsibility in causing
damages to their client.
There are many ways
and many steps along the way that can result in an injury or illness that falls
under the heading of product liability. If in doubt, contact a product liability attorney to determine if you have a case and what your next step
should be.
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