Practice Areas - Serious Injuries & Death - Defective Products
Defective products are those that cause injury to a person. The improper designs or improper manufacturing techniques in making the product result in a defective product. The degree of inherent problems with the product is generally increased if there is a defective design, since all of the products manufactured will have this characteristic. On the other hand, if there is a problem with the manufacturing process, not all the products may be defective, but liability can result from negligently manufacturing the product.
The term "product" covers a variety of things: food, drugs, appliances, vehicles, medical devices, tobacco, blueprints, utilities, property, etc. And there are three ways a product can fit the legal definition of being "defective." There can be:
- Design defects (flaws in a product's initial design)
- Manufacturing defects (flaws in the making of a product)
- Marketing defects (flaws in a product's accompanying instructions, packaging or warnings).
While any product that causes reasonably avoidable injury can be labeled "defective," historically, the most common defective products are automobiles and automobile-related products; foods which are purchased (from grocery stores, fast food outlets, etc); medicines (both pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter); medical devices; cosmetics; baby and children items (strollers, cribs, toys, swings, bikes, etc.); recreational products.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective product, you should contact us at the earliest opportunity to protect your right of recovery and schedule a free consultation today.
