Just what is a "Product Liability" claim?
Answer: That is a good question because Products Liability covers a lot of ground. But mainly it means an injury that someone has sustained as a result of some product which is faulty for any of many possible reasons. Some examples of products which can cause injuries and be subject to a Products Liability lawsuit are:
-Machinery in factories
-Household appliances or wares
-Various types of tools
-Farm Machinery
-Household products
-Motorized vehicles of any type
-Any product manufactured for sale to the public
Who are the possible defendants in Products Liability lawsuit?
Answer: This could include more than one business or person. Usually it includes the original manufacturer, but it could also include the business which sold the product, anyone who made changes to a product after it is manufactured, or others.
What are some of the more common injuries found in Products Liability lawsuits?
Answer: It is not uncommon at all to have lawsuits for amputations, severe injuries, burns, or other types of injuries caused by a product which is faulty?
When you say "faulty" what does that mean?
Answer: There is no totally clear answer to that question, but some of the different points a court would consider in whether a product is "faulty" include:
-Was there a proper warning for the danger of the product?
-Was there some defective design of the product?
-Did the product meet the standards required of similar products?
-Were government standards met?
-Was the product inherently dangerous unnecessarily?
-What precautions could have been taken to make the product safe?
Is there any information I need to have about any product which has injured me?
Answer: Yes. You should try to get the manufacturer's name, the model number, and any other information which would identify the product as clearly as possible. You should also take photos of the product as soon as possible after the injury. Do not let anyone alter or change the product in any way if you can prevent it.
What else should I know about Products Liability claims?
Answer: Call your attorney as soon as possible after any injury from a product. Do not give statements to anyone other than your attorney. Seek all the medical help you require as soon as possible and make certain your doctor knows how you were injured. If you think you may have a claim, do not delay in pursuing it.
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