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Product Liability

No matter where we live or what we do for a living, we get through our day using products that are marketed and sold to us. Whether you use these products for your health, eating, or for transportation, you might not realize that these products can be dangerous. If the products that you use on a daily basis are defectively manufactured or designed, they could pose a threat to your safety or your family’s safety. In these cases, the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of these dangerous products might be held accountable.

At Live Oak Injury Law Group, we are dedicated to helping you resolve your personal injury claim with a maximum recovery at a reasonable cost. If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury as the result of a faulty or defective product, speak with a skilled personal injury attorney today. To learn more, read below, and schedule a free consultation.

What Are the Different Types of Product Liability Cases?

Product liability falls into three main categories. These categories are broad, and it might be unclear which category applies to your situation. If you have questions regarding your potential product liability claim, speak with a skilled attorney who can evaluate your circumstances. Below, we’ve listed the three general categories of product liability claims :
  • Manufacturing Defects : When a product has a manufacturing defect, this means that there was an error when the product was made. These faults can make the product dangerous to use because they do not work as expected. Examples of this include faulty toys, airbags in cars, or tainted food that causes serious illness. This is a situation in which the design of the product was not faulty, but something went wrong in the production of the item.
  • Design Defects : These kinds of product liability claims involve products where the design itself is defective or flawed. This could be a poorly designed car seat, inadequate safety measures, or poorly designed medical devices.
  • Failure to Warn : These product liability cases occur when a product is improperly labeled, is missing key information about how to use the product, or fails to warn of a particular risk/danger involved in using the product in a certain way.
In general the companies that manufacture faulty products are most often the entity primarily held legally responsible for any injuries caused by their products. In California, any party involved in the supply and distribution chain might also be held legally responsible.

How Can I Tell if I’m Using a Defective Product?

There is a difference between a faulty or defective product and a product that breaks or doesn’t work. Without an understanding of product liability law, it can be very difficult to know the difference between these situations. A general rule of thumb to keep in mind is that if you were using your product as intended when you sustained your injury, and this is not consistent with normal use of the product or regular wear and tear, you could have a product liability case on your hands.

One way to make sure that the products you use on a daily basis are safe is to regularly check for recalled products. The Consumer Product Safety Commision keeps a list of news releases and safety materials in addition to an updated list of recalled products. While it’s not possible for every single defective product on the market to be included on this list, it’s a good place to keep an eye out for other products you may own

If You’ve Been Injured As the Result of a Defective Product, Speak With a Personal Injury Attorney Today.

It can be scary when you realize that the products you use on a daily basis may not be safe and can cause you serious harm. At Live Oak Injury Law Group, we know how stressful and scary it can be to suffer a personal injury. We are committed to getting you the maximum recovery you are entitled to under the law. If you have suffered an injury as the result of a defective product, don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation with a skilled personal injury attorney from Live Oak Injury Law Group.

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