Product Defects

 You would think that most of the consumer products you purchase at a local store would be safe and when used properly, never cause harm. Unfortunately, as we have learned with overseas imports of lead paint on child products, to tainted peanut butter from unsanitary packaging plants, some products can lead to serious injury, and even death.

Because of this threat of dangerous and defective products, the law provides that those responsible for defects can be held liable for the harm caused by the products they design, manufacture, sell, maintain, or repair. Those who have suffered injury or are survived by a loved one suffering wrongful death from a product-related injury, have the legal right to seek compensation for their losses from those responsible.

Designers, manufacturers, sellers, and repairers of products have a legal duty to prevent the availability of defective products and warn consumers about the potential dangers associated with their products.