Dangerous and Defective Products
52The purpose of product liability law is to ensure that manufacturers, designers, and distributors of commercial products are responsible for the quality and safety of those products. When they fail to fulfill this responsibility, serious injury or death may occur. This is cause for a personal injury lawsuit. If you are injured or a loved one is killed by a faulty product, the manufacturer, designer, and/or distributors may be held accountable for your loss.
What Makes a Product "Defective?"
There are three common factors that typically contribute to the production of a hazardous defective product.
Design Defect - If a product is poorly designed, it is considered a defective product. For example: a toy designed for small children is made using many small removable parts, creating a choking hazard. It is the responsibility of designers to account for all possible uses for a product, and design their products accordingly.
Manufacturing Defect - Unsafe materials, faulty assembly-line equipment, and other hazards can lead to illness and personal injury. For example, recently there has been manufacturing defects with tires and other automotive parts. A personal injury lawyer will investigate manufacturing practices during the construction of a case.
Insufficient Labeling - Some products, such as prescription medications, can be inherently dangerous if misused, and therefore rely on proper labeling to warn of its hazards and offer clear directions on how to properly use the product. Failing to provide warnings and directions qualifies as a defective product violation.
When a defective product causes harm, serious injury, property damage, or even death, the entity responsible can be held accountable for your losses.
An Attorney Can Help!
If you or someone you love has suffered from a defective product, contact the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Fox Goldblatt & Singer, PC today. Established in 1949, we are familiar with the areas we serve. We provide caring and professional service to St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, as well as Madison County and St. Claire County in Illinois. Our attorneys can provide answers to your legal inquiries and will strive to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Call us at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online today to discuss your case with our legal professionals.
