As a consumer in the United States, we are generally protected against harmful products sold in the market by all kinds of Federal and State laws. When a product causes injury, it is likely that the injured victim can file a claim against parties involved with bringing that faulty product to market. Determining fault, however, is not as simple as it seems. While there are laws that protect consumers, accountability for the faulty item may be difficult to establish.
A Quick Overview of Product Liability Claims
It is important to acknowledge that there are multiple ways in which a product can be determined faulty. While this article will emphasize two of those methods, the most common three categories include the following:
- Defects in the products design
- Defects produced in the assembly line
- A failure to provide necessary warning or instruction
If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a product malfunction, seek the expert advice of a products liability attorney. Filing a claim for a faulty product can be complicated, however, an experienced attorney can provide proficient legal support. Depending on the specifics of the case, an attorney may be able to challenge one or multiple parties for the injuries sustained. Finally, products liability claims are time sensitive. These time restrictions are referred to as statute of limitations in the State of California. A qualified attorney could help to file the claim in under the required time frame and ensure your rights to compensation are protected by way of meeting all your responsibilities as the injured party.
Defects Caused in the Manufacturing of a Product
Manufacturing defects are commonly referred to as unplanned errors on the product. Generally, the defect of the product will only be found in that particular item or a select few of them. Unlike product design defects, these defects are not an inherent part of the product. Typically, these defects occur by chance. For instance, an essential piece of the product could have accidently be left out by a manufacturing worker. Depending on the product, there could be a multitude of ways in which a product could have been unsuccessfully assembled or simply gone through some other form of manufacturing error.
When it comes to establishing liability, a company cannot argue that they took all proper precaution to avoid the incident. This liability is enforced in an effort to enforce manufacturers and companies to invest in safer products. If you have been injured as a result of a wrongly manufactured product, you should know that there could be an opportunity to file a claim for the injuries you have sustained.
Defects Inherent to the Product Design – Injury Claims
Another method a product can be determined faulty is through its design. These defects are usually an integral part of the product. While an attorney can file a products liability claim against the company that designed the product, a skilled attorney can also determine if negligence was present. Filing for negligence will require that the designer was somehow careless when designing the product. Consider speaking to a qualified attorney that can provide you with available legal options and determine the proper process and negligent party for your claim.
The Bottom Line
A defective product can cause extensive damage to a person. An injured victim can suffer long lasting pain as well as the inability to return to work. If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, seek the legal advice and support of an expert attorney; you may have the opportunity to obtain financial compensation for your grievances.
The attorneys at SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation are dedicated to assisting victims obtain monetary compensation for injuries sustained as a result of a defective product. They have extensive experience in dealing with products liability cases. If you have been injured as a result of a product defect, seek proficient legal support from a dedicated team of attorneys.
