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When it comes to purchasing a product, most consumers do not think about all the ways that the item may defect or malfunction. The majority of consumers make the reasonable assumption that the product is safe, since it had made it onto the shelves of a retail store. Unfortunately, this assumption may be proven wrong when a product actually causes injury and loss to the consumer, who had the best of intentions when paying money for the item.

What does product liability mean exactly?

By definition, product liability is an area of law that requires manufacturers to design, create, and provide appropriate instructions/warning labels for products. If the manufacturer of the item does not inspect the it thoroughly before making it available to consumers, the company may be liable for any injuries or losses caused due to the product defect.

If I became injured from using the product, what can I do?

You can submit a complaint to the manufacturer of the product. In some cases, the company will respond with support and find a way to compensate you for the injuries. But sadly, since many companies are for-profit, they may not be so keen in shelling out money based on your word alone. Particularly for really serious and expensive injuries, you may have to file a lawsuit before you see any results.

What are the three elements that must be proven in a product liability lawsuit?

There are three standard elements when it comes to product liability cases. A consumer who wants to take legal action against the manufacturer of the product, may want to meet with a product liability lawyer Longwood, FL relies on for guidance. Otherwise, it’ll only be you up against a major company, which may be more difficult than you originally thought. Here are the three elements of product defect cases:

1. The product must have been reasonably dangerous and in a defective condition when used as intended
2. The defect must have been present when the item was in possession of the manufacturer
3. The defect must then have directly or proximately caused consumer injury

Is it challenging to take on a company who manufactured the product?

A company that manufactures a product likely has a strong legal team to help protect against lawsuits in the event that their item becomes defective or malfunctions and hurts a consumer. Pursuing such legal action often necessitates a team of knowledgeable lawyers to support the consumer during every step of the process. Not only must the consumer have financial resources to invest in a lawsuit, but they must also be able to provide evidence that shows the defect was being used as intended when the injury resulted.

What types of damages could I recover in a product defect lawsuit?

A consumer may be entitled to significant financial compensation for injuries and losses endured due to the item defect. A consumer may receive damages for current and future medical costs, pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, disability, and more. The more severe the injuries and loss, the more the consumer may be eligible for within a product defect lawsuit.

 

Thank you to our friends and contributors at David & Philpot, P.L. for their insight into personal injury cases and defective product injuries.