Defective Products:
A dangerous or defective product is one that
causes a physical injury or illness (including
psychological—mental—illness) to a person
as a result of a defect in the product or its
labeling. Products that could be potentially
dangerous or defective cover a wide gamut of
items you use, take or drink, including power
tools, ladders, household cleaners and
cleaning products, toys, automobiles, office
products, health and beauty aids, feminine
hygiene products, medical appliances or
devices, prescription pharmaceutical drugs
and even everyday over-the-counter
medications that are considered household
names. Sometimes it can take years to
discover that a product could be dangerous or
otherwise defective, and that typically occurs
after several people have already suffered
debilitating injuries or illnesses due to their
use of such products.
The designer, manufacturer, and others
involved in the chain of commerce, including
the distribution, of the products that caused the
injury or illness, are often liable for injuries and
illnesses defective products and dangerous
products cause. These types of claims are
typically filed as products liability lawsuit
claims, and are generally considered "strict
liability" cases, which means that any
negligence on your part that may have
contributed to the injury or illness may not ever
become applicable in the lawsuit claim.
If you are a part of a large group of people that
have been similarly injured by the same
defective product or dangerous product, you
may consider starting or joining a class action
lawsuit. There are many benefits to joining a
class action lawsuit, and the attorneys at
Williamson & Krauss can provide you with
the necessary legal advice on whether it would
be best to start or join a class action or pursue
an individual claim, if it's been determined that
you do have a claim.
While the product liability laws applicable to
defective or dangerous product lawsuit claims
vary from state to state, there are three legal
theories common to all jurisdictions which
could potentially form the basis of successful
product liability lawsuit:
Manufacturing defect:
In such cases the injury was caused as a result
of defect in the manufacture of the product. An
example would be a bicycle which was built
with a small crack in the frame, which breaks
when used, causing an injury to the rider.
Design defect:
In these cases the injury was caused by a poor
design (even though there may be no defect in
the individual product itself). A common
example would be a piece of industrial
machinery which was built without proper
safety or protection devices. As a result of
the lack of safety or protection device, a
worker is injured while using the machine.
Failure to Warn, or Inadequate Warning:
These cases involve injuries caused as a
result of a product known to be potentially
dangerous which was sold without a proper
warning to the consumer. An example would
be an over the counter drug sold without a
warning regarding the hazards of use with
certain other drugs, excessively long-term
consumption, possible side effects from its
use or withdrawal symptoms that could occur
when trying to reduce the dosage or quit the
use of a drug altogether.
If you, a friend or relative have been injured by
a defective product, you may be eligible to
receive compensation under the law.
Call us today at (818) 226-5700 or contact
us online for a FREE CONSULTATION.
A dangerous or defective product is one that
causes a physical injury or illness (including
psychological—mental—illness) to a person
as a result of a defect in the product or its
labeling. Products that could be potentially
dangerous or defective cover a wide gamut of
items you use, take or drink, including power
tools, ladders, household cleaners and
cleaning products, toys, automobiles, office
products, health and beauty aids, feminine
hygiene products, medical appliances or
devices, prescription pharmaceutical drugs
and even everyday over-the-counter
medications that are considered household
names. Sometimes it can take years to
discover that a product could be dangerous or
otherwise defective, and that typically occurs
after several people have already suffered
debilitating injuries or illnesses due to their
use of such products.
The designer, manufacturer, and others
involved in the chain of commerce, including
the distribution, of the products that caused the
injury or illness, are often liable for injuries and
illnesses defective products and dangerous
products cause. These types of claims are
typically filed as products liability lawsuit
claims, and are generally considered "strict
liability" cases, which means that any
negligence on your part that may have
contributed to the injury or illness may not ever
become applicable in the lawsuit claim.
If you are a part of a large group of people that
have been similarly injured by the same
defective product or dangerous product, you
may consider starting or joining a class action
lawsuit. There are many benefits to joining a
class action lawsuit, and the attorneys at
Williamson & Krauss can provide you with
the necessary legal advice on whether it would
be best to start or join a class action or pursue
an individual claim, if it's been determined that
you do have a claim.
While the product liability laws applicable to
defective or dangerous product lawsuit claims
vary from state to state, there are three legal
theories common to all jurisdictions which
could potentially form the basis of successful
product liability lawsuit:
Manufacturing defect:
In such cases the injury was caused as a result
of defect in the manufacture of the product. An
example would be a bicycle which was built
with a small crack in the frame, which breaks
when used, causing an injury to the rider.
Design defect:
In these cases the injury was caused by a poor
design (even though there may be no defect in
the individual product itself). A common
example would be a piece of industrial
machinery which was built without proper
safety or protection devices. As a result of
the lack of safety or protection device, a
worker is injured while using the machine.
Failure to Warn, or Inadequate Warning:
These cases involve injuries caused as a
result of a product known to be potentially
dangerous which was sold without a proper
warning to the consumer. An example would
be an over the counter drug sold without a
warning regarding the hazards of use with
certain other drugs, excessively long-term
consumption, possible side effects from its
use or withdrawal symptoms that could occur
when trying to reduce the dosage or quit the
use of a drug altogether.
If you, a friend or relative have been injured by
a defective product, you may be eligible to
receive compensation under the law.
Call us today at (818) 226-5700 or contact
us online for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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