Our Product Liability Lawyers Help Clients Harmed by Dangerous Products Fight for Fair Damages
Manufacturers must make reasonable efforts to avoid making and selling dangerous products. Unfortunately, harmful products continue to reach consumers, and they can cause wide-ranging injuries. If a dangerous or defective product hurt you or your child, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. However, product liability litigation can be complex, making it challenging to recover the damages you deserve.
Don't get lost in the legal process. Turn to Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group for steadfast representation and attentive support for your product liability case. Our accomplished attorneys fight to protect your rights and interests and secure fair compensation. We have the experience, skill, resources, and reach to resolve even the most complicated product liability claims. Discover how our team could assist you.
Understanding Liability for Faulty Products
In product liability cases, theories of liability are the legal framework or basis for holding parties responsible. Injured consumers can bring lawsuits and pursue compensation based on three general theories: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. Here's what you should know.
Strict liability
This is liability without culpability. Under this theory, the law sees product providers as strictly liable for the losses caused by their faulty products. The injured consumer does not need to prove any wrongdoing on the part of the product provider; they only need to show that the product was defective and caused an injury.
Negligence-based liability
Product liability based on negligence requires the victim’s attorney to demonstrate that a negligent act led to the defective product, such as failure to properly manufacture or assemble parts of a product.
Breach of warranty
This theory applies when a product does not certain standards guaranteed by a manufacturer. The guarantee in question might be written in a sale contract or expressed in advertising materials.
Defects in Product Liability Cases
Product liability claims typically involve three main types of defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and warning defects. Determining the type of defect that caused your injury also provides insight into who you can hold accountable.
Design defects
These are defects in the design that make the product unreasonably dangerous. When this is the case, the product designer is one of the principal parties to face liability claims.
Manufacturing defects
These defects occur when a manufacturer uses the wrong or poor-quality parts to make a product or incorrectly assembles the components. Manufacturing defects are frequent causes of exposure to dangerous or toxic substances, and related lawsuits may result in multimillion-dollar settlements.
Warning defect
Also known as a failure to warn, these defects occur when the safety warnings accompanying a product are insufficient to warn of potential dangers and reduce the risk of injury. Failure to include proper warnings can lead to accidents, injuries, and liability.
Seeking Compensation for Product Injuries
If a dangerous product harmed you or your loved one, you could be entitled to a financial recovery of your economic and noneconomic losses. Economic damages include medical costs associated with treating your injuries, lost income, and other expenses. Noneconomic damages cover intangible losses like pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.