Picture this, you bought a brand-new kitchen appliance that you are so excited to use only when you go to use it for the first time, you get shocked by an electrical short in the wiring. Or, your child has a popular new toy except the paint is toxic and your child becomes ill.
These are scenarios that could lead to a product liability claim. You expect that manufacturers and retail stores are selling items that are safe for consumers, but when the items you purchase or use cause harm to you or a loved one, you have legal options available.
A qualified Etna product liability lawyer is ready to help you with your claim and recover the compensation you deserve. Know that at Edwards Law Office, P.C., consultations are complimentary. So, call or email us to discuss your case now.
What Are the Types of Product Liability?
If you’ve been harmed after using a product, you can pursue legal action against the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or virtually anyone else involved in the supply chain that gets the item in consumer hands. However, you may be wondering what constitutes product liability. In general, product liability is divided into three categories:
Design Defects
Problems with design can lead to an unsafe product. Even if it is manufactured correctly, a faulty design can cause severe harm to consumers.
Manufacturing Defects
Issues that arise during the production process lead to manufacturing defects which result in a product deviating from the original design. When a product is not made according to the tested and safe design, it becomes hazardous to use and can cause harm to consumers.
Marketing Defects
Also called “failure to warn,” marketing defects pertain to incorrect or insufficient warnings or instructions for product use. A product may be designed and manufactured correctly and safely, but if the warning label is missing important information, it can lead to harm.
Types of Dangerous or Defective Consumer Goods
Any of the above-mentioned types of defects, as well as situations where distributor negligence occurred, can lead to product liability claims, some of which commonly involve:
- Automobile defects (such as tire defects or vehicle recalls)
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous drugs
- Harmful supplements
- Dangerous toys
- Faulty or harmful household products
- Faulty boat or jet-ski parts
If you’re concerned about your household items, you can visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) website to see if anything you own or use has been recalled or has any known problems.
Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Some of the most common injuries from defective products our attorneys have seen in Star Valley include, but are not limited to:
- Cuts and bruises
- Allergic reactions
- Burns
- Fractured or broken bones
- Lacerations or loss of limbs
- Poisoning
- Traumatic head injuries
- Long-term health complications
- Loss of life
No matter the severity of your injury, or the circumstances surrounding what caused it, our legal team at Edwards Law Office, P.C. is ready to help you claim the compensation you deserve in Etna or anywhere in Wyoming. Contact us to discuss the extent of your injuries and what caused them so we can advise you of legal rights you have to recover compensation for your losses.
Compensation Available to injury Victims
When you decide to pursue a lawsuit against a manufacturer or seller for harm their defective product caused you, you have the legal right to compensation. As with most other personal injury claims, your attorney can request that you receive compensation for both economic and noneconomic damages. The main difference between these types of losses is that one type is easier to put a price tag, whereas it may be much trickier to do so with others.
Common damages in a product liability case are:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of life
Your lawyer can go over the details of your claim with you and also meet with the responsible party to negotiate the proper compensation for the damages you have suffered or you have incurred because of the premature death of a loved one.
Why You Should Hire an Etna Product Liability Attorney
Due to the complexities of product liability claims, it’s in the best interest of the success of your case to hire an attorney who has experience handling legal matters like yours. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or illness from a faulty or defective product, we recommend that you contact our Etna law office as soon as possible for a free consultation.
Your Etna product liability lawyer will go over the details of your claim with you, gather the necessary evidence, and file your claim within the two-year statute of limitations to ensure that you receive the maximum financial recovery you deserve. Your use of products should never be hazardous to your health, but if you are harmed, rest assured that Edwards Law Office, P.C. is ready to help you.