Consumers trust that the products they use will work properly and not cause them harm. However, some product manufacturers abuse the trust we place in them by releasing unsafe products to market. If you or a loved one was injured due to a dangerous product, you may have the legal right to pursue compensation from the party or parties responsible for your injuries. Contact Dulin McQuinn Young today to discuss your case with an experienced Highlands Ranch personal injury lawyer.
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability laws hold product manufacturers, designers, retailers, and distributors responsible for dangerous and defective products. Under this specific type of personal injury law, consumers can hold such parties responsible for the injuries they sustain.
There are three general types of product liability claims:
- Defective design: A defective design involves a product that was designed in an inherently unsafe way. It was manufactured according to specifications, but the underlying design is flawed.
- Manufacturing defect: A manufacturing defect involves a product that encountered a problem during the manufacturing process, resulting in one or a batch of products not being created correctly.
- Failure to warn: A failure to warn defect involves a lack of proper warnings or instructions about how to use the product safely, resulting in consumer injury.
If a consumer used a product in a foreseeable manner and was harmed or killed, there may have a viable product liability claim. If you have lost a loved one due to a faulty product, contact our Highlands Ranch wrongful death attorneys for a free consultation. Our attorneys won a client $205M in a wrongful death claim.
Who Can Be Sued in a Product Liability Claim?
In product liability claims, various parties can be named as a defendant, such as:
- Manufacturer: The manufacturer of the product or one of its components can be held liable in a product liability case.
- Wholesaler: Wholesalers can be held legally responsible for product defects if their handling or storage of the product contributed to the dangerous condition.
- Retailer: The store selling the product can be held responsible for the harm the consumer experienced due to the defect.
- Packaging company: Inadequate packaging can cause product contamination, deterioration, or other issues that result in compromised products that can harm consumers. The company that packages the product could be held responsible for injuries in these situations.
An experienced product liability attorney can investigate the purported defect, where it originated, and the actions of each party to determine legal liability.
Common Examples of Products Involved in Defective Product Claims
Nearly any type of product could potentially be at the center of a product liability case, but some of the most common products involved in these cases include the following:
- Motor vehicles and vehicle systems
- Medications
- Medical devices and implants
- Children’s toys, furniture, and other products
- Power tools
- Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices
- Electronics
- Kitchen appliances
Contact Our Highlands Ranch Product Liability Attorneys for a Free Case Review
You can learn more about your legal rights and options by scheduling a free consultation with Dulin McQuinn Young. We can discuss the product that injured you, how you were injured, and the impact the injuries have had on your life. Contact us today to get started with your free consultation.