Product liability is a personal injury lawsuit that is the result of a defective product or negligence having to do with a products' design or manufacture. In most states, to prove liability in a “products case,” a plaintiff must show the product was defective and was the cause of the injury.
Some examples of problems that lead to a products liability claim include:
- Defective clothing.
- Inadequate product warnings or instructions.
- Unsafe drugs.
- Dangerous equipment.
- Product design errors.
These are just some of the situations that can lead to a product liability case. In addition, a product liability case is often part of another case such as medical malpractice or personal injury. Your lawyer should explore every option available when you are injured. Each state has different time limits as to how long you have to file a product liability case. If you think you may have a case, we recommend that you seek legal representation as soon as possible. If you would like a free consultation, you may call us, or fill out the contact us form available on our website.
