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Product Liability

When products are unsafe, manufacturers are liable for any harm caused to consumers. This area of law is termed “product liability.”

Our law firm has an aggressive and experienced team of personal injury attorneys to fight corporations for you every step of the way. We will work with experts and see your case through trial, if necessary.

Defective Products

Products can become defective during any of the following stages:

  • Design - Engineering and design must meet safety standards.
  • Testing - Testing must be carried out to ensure during usage that products will not become defective and harmful.
  • Manufacturing - Quality Control is responsible to see that safe products are coming off the line during production.
  • Marketing - Marketing must make sure that product capabilities are accurately represented and proper labels are used, warning about possible dangers.
  • Distribution - When stored and transported for distribution, distributors also bear a responsibility to safeguard the product so it does not become contaminated or defective when it arrives in the hands of the consumer.

Defective Products Statistics

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are approximately 22,000 deaths and more than 29 million injuries associated with consumer products each year. Examples of products considered as defective include industrial machines, breast implants, children's products (toys, car seats, strollers, etc.), faulty brakes, hip and joint replacements, tires, airbags and prescription drugs. Various government agencies evaluate products in terms of consumer safety. If products are found to be unreasonably dangerous, the appropriate agency works with the manufacturer to institute either a voluntary or mandatory recall.

Virtually any product in the home or workplace has the potential to be a defective product. This does not; however, mean that any and all accidents associated with that product involve grounds for a lawsuit. As your attorneys, we can explain the laws and review your situation to help determine if grounds for legal action exist. Those introducing a product to the market, such as manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers can be sued if a product is defective or unreasonably dangerous.

Actions to Take if Harmed by a Product

Those injured should act immediately to preserve evidence by keeping the product in a safe place and taking photos. Purchase information, receipts and instruction manuals or pamphlets are also helpful.

Compensation

The victim of a defective product can file suit for medical expenses, lost wages, scarring, disfigurement and loss of future earning capacity.

If you believe you have been a victim of a defective product, please contact the Law Firm of Robert D. King Jr., P.C. at (317) 916-0000 for a free consultation.