Product Liability

Product liability is a critical area of law that protects consumers from harm caused by defective products. When a product fails to meet the expectations of safety and causes injury, victims have the right to seek compensation.

Types of Product Defects

Product defects can occur in multiple products, and at various stages of manufacturing, design, or labeling. These defects can cause serious or deadly harm. The three primary types of product defects recognized in product liability law are Manufacturing Defects, Design Defects, and Failure to Warn.

Manufacturing Defects

These defects deviate from the intended design, or have a defective/broken part, making the product unreasonably dangerous. A coupe of examples include a vehicle with a faulty brake system or a prosthetic limb that will not hold its intended weight.

Design Defects

Design defects are flaws in the product’s design that make it inherently dangerous or unfit for its intended use. An example could be a car with an unstable design that leads to a higher risk of rollovers or a baby stroller with inadequate restraint mechanisms.

Failure to Warn

Marketing defects arise from inadequate warnings, instructions, or labels on a product. Manufacturers have a duty to warn consumers of potential dangers associated with proper product use or foreseeable misuse. Failure to provide appropriate warnings or instructions can result in injuries. Examples include medication without clear warnings about potential side effects or a gas powered lawn mower without warnings regarding fume inhalation or being cut by the mower.

Legal Theories for Recovery Under Product Liability Law

When pursuing a product liability claim, injured individuals can seek compensation through various legal theories, including Strict Liability, Negligence, and Breach of Warranty, to name a few. A skilled and experienced product liability lawyer will investigate all the circumstances surrounding the injury to determine the best legal theory or theories to pursue justice and a full amount of compensation.

Strict Liability

Under strict liability, a plaintiff must prove that the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous, regardless of the manufacturer’s intent or negligence. Strict liability holds manufacturers responsible for injuries caused by defective products, emphasizing the importance of consumer safety. It places the burden of ensuring product safety on manufacturers and encourages them to adopt rigorous quality control measures.

Negligence

In a negligence claim, the injured party must establish that the manufacturer or another party involved in the product’s supply chain failed to exercise reasonable care, resulting in the defective product and subsequent injuries. To succeed, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of care, causing the injury. Negligence claims may focus on areas such as design flaws, inadequate testing, or improper manufacturing processes.

Breach of Warranty

Breach of warranty claims arise when a manufacturer (or the direct seller) fails to fulfill its expressed or implied promises regarding a product’s safety or performance. Express warranties include explicit statements or guarantees, while implied warranties come from reasonable expectations of product performance. Breach of warranty claims can hold manufacturers accountable for selling products that do not meet the promised and legally imposed standards.

Contact Real Injury Attorney for Help With a Product Liability Claim in Las Vegas or Florida

Product liability cases are complicated, and the case law is complex. The cases also require an in-depth mechanical or engineering understanding of the different types of products ranging from consumer products to industrial. Product defect causes serious injury, or death, and it is important to hire counsel experienced with these types of cases. The product manufacuturer have deep poclets and can afford to hire a proficient defense team.

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