While it is reasonable for consumers to expect the products they use to be safe, not all products meet this expectation. Every year, millions of people suffer injuries from unsafe or defective products. If you were injured or lost a loved one due to a defective product, an experienced Thornton personal injury lawyer from Dulin McQuinn Young can help investigate the matter and determine if you have a viable legal claim. Call us today to arrange a free case evaluation.
The Legal Basis of Product Liability Claims
Product liability laws hold product manufacturers, designers, retailers, and distributors responsible for manufacturing, designing, and selling safe products to consumers. However, these laws also punish them when they fail to uphold these standards. Colorado’s product liability law, Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-401, gives consumers the right to file a legal claim against a manufacturer or seller of a product that causes property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death.
Consequences of Defective Products
When products are not designed, manufactured, or marketed in a safe manner, serious accidents can occur, including:
- Collisions caused by defective auto parts or vehicle systems
- Fires and explosions caused by defective electrical systems or household appliances
- Contaminated medication that does not work as intended, leading to worsened medical outcomes
- Faulty medical devices that cause medical complications
- Defective children’s toys or furniture that suffocate children, cause them to choke, or otherwise injure them
- Faulty power tools that cause cuts or burns
- Electronic cigarettes or vaping devices that explode upon use
- Malfunctioning tools that lead to workplace injuries
- Contaminated food or beverages that cause illness
- Motor vehicles and vehicle systems
- Medications
- Medical devices and implants
- Children’s toys, furniture, and other products
- Power tools
- Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices
If you were injured by any of these or other products you suspect were defective, reach out to an experienced product liability lawyer for legal assistance.
What You Must Prove to Win a Product Liability Case
The Thornton product liability lawyers from Dulin McQuinn Young investigate and help defective products claims when those products cause injuries. To win your case, your attorney must be able to prove the following legal elements:
- The defendant was engaged in the business of selling the product.
- The defendant manufactured or sold the product that injured you.
- The product was defective and was unreasonably dangerous to a consumer who might reasonably be expected to use it.
- The defect existed at the time it was sold to you.
- The product reached you without substantial change from the condition in which it was sold.
- You suffered injuries and damages caused by the defective product.
Your attorney can use evidence and expert witnesses to help prove these elements.
Contact Our Skilled Thornton Product Liability Lawyers to Learn More
If you were injured by a defective product, you can learn more about your legal rights and options for seeking compensation by calling Dulin McQuinn Young. We can discuss the details of the incident that injured you and whether you have a legal claim against a product manufacturer or other party. Call us today to get started with a free consultation.