Product Liability

The Product Liability Center contains information regarding the responsibility for the injuries and harm caused by products and equipment. Here you'll find information regarding product liability as it affects you, and the manufacturers, retailers, distributors and anyone who supplies products for public use. If you're considering a product liability suit, you'll find tips about different aspects of the law regarding product liability and negligence, breach of warranty and whether or not strict liability applies in your state and in your case.

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Elements of a Product Liability Case
When a consumer buys a product they can expect it to meet certain ordinary expectations. If a manufacturer or other seller gives a consumer a product that has unexpected danger or risk attached to it, the consumer is likely to have a cause of action. There are two main types of liability in a products liability suit: the first concerns a product that has an inherent fault in its design or manufacture.
Fault in Product Liability
There is a common misconception that the only proof required in relation to product liability cases is that there was a defect with a product, and an injury to the plaintiff. In practice, it is a highly specialized and expensive type of lawsuit. Industry expert witnesses need to be consulted in the field in question to help to prove that the product was defective. There are numerous ways in which to prove fault in a product liability case; through negligent act or inaction; by way of strict liability; fraud and breach of warranty.
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Product Liability Overview
Product liability torts cover the area of common law that allows for plaintiffs, also known as victims, to pursue holding a host of entities responsible for any injuries incurred while using one of their goods or products. By suffering an injury of some form, victims are engendered with cause of action, which is a legal term describing the situation of events and circumstances which would allow a plaintiff to pursue damages from defendants following a breach in common law. The nature of product liability law is to deal with these cases at a state by state level, however, given the

Types of Product Defects
In order for liability to be established in relation to a products liability case, the product in question must have a defect. A defect is an imperfection or fault that makes intended use for the product unsafe. There are in essence three types of defects that a product can have:
Unavoidably Unsafe Products
It is not sufficient for a product to have injured someone for there to be a likelihood of success in a product liability case. There are certain types of products that are by their nature inherently risky or dangerous even if they are designed, manufactured and sold correctly. So does this mean that the manufacturer is responsible for injuries caused as a result of using these types of product? In short it depends whether it is ‘unavoidably unsafe’ or not.

Product Liability Lawyers FAQ

What do you have to prove in order to win a Product Liability Law case?

A. In order to win a Product Liability Law case, your lawyer must prove that the product or item was in fact defective. This may be proven through specific injuries, displaying the defective product or...

What sort of damages are covered by Product Liability Law?

A. The damages that are covered by Product Liability Law are those which are caused by faulty design, manufacturing defects or marketing...

If I have been a victim of a defective product, should I hire an attorney?

A. It’s advisable to hire an attorney if you feel you have a valid case which falls under product liability laws. Knowledgeable attorneys know the ins and outs of the laws and will be able to answer all of your questions...

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