How to Know if a Product that Injured You Was Defective

Consumers have rights and have certain protections under the law when they purchase various products. Specifically, consumers can, and should, expect that the products they buy will work the way that they are supposed to and not be dangerous to their wellbeing. Despite this, every year there are many recalls made of defective products and unsafe food in the United States. Defective products can lead to serious injuries, permanent disability, and death.

When a defective product harmed you or a loved one, you have the right to take legal action for financial compensation for the losses that you sustained. A defective product attorney at Monaco Law PC can assist you with your claim and help you get the highest amount of compensation from it.

 What Is a Defective Product?

When used as intended and following instructions, a product should work as you would expect and not harm you. A defective product is a product that, while being handled properly, does not work the way it is supposed to and hurts you.

There are three ways that a product can be defective. These include:

 Warnings/Instruction Errors

A product that does not provide a consumer with warnings about safety issues that can arise by using the product. Or, the instructions are inaccurate, and the directions endanger the user.

 Design Defects

The way that a product was designed is defective and, as such, inherently unsafe to use.

 Manufacturing Defects

The product was not assembled and put together correctly, making it unsafe to use.

It is not the fault of consumers who are hurt by defective products that are flawed, either by manufacturing, design, or instruction errors to pay for losses. Instead, depending on why a product is defective, a manufacturer, a retailer, a distributor, a wholesaler, a designer, or a combination of these entities may be liable for paying for the consumer’s damages.

For example, suppose a baby stroller had a defective component; this could put any baby riding in it at increased risk for injury or death. Should a baby be harmed while using the stroller correctly, then there could be a manufacturing defect that was to blame. Since a stroller manufacturer may have imported various components from other parts makers, determining the defective part and who made it will be integral to a product defect claim.

Defective product claims can be very complex and will require significant evidence to prove that there was an issue with the way the product was designed and put together or that the instructions were deficient. It must also be shown that you used the product the right way, as it was supposed to be used.

Speak to a New Jersey and Pennsylvania Product Defect Attorney Today

Due to the complicated nature of product defect claims, having the assistance of an experienced product defect attorney can be advantageous. Please call our seasoned and experienced South Jersey product defect lawyer at Monaco Law PC to schedule a free consultation at (609) 277-3166 for our New Jersey office and (215) 546-3166 for our office in Pennsylvania.

We are a New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury law firm serving Atlantic County, Bucks County,  Burlington County, Cape May County, Camden County, Chester County, Cumberland County, Delaware County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, Ocean County, Salem County, and all of South Jersey.

Source:

fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/recalls-public-health-alerts/annual-recall-summaries