Product liability refers to the liability
of a manufacturer, distributor, seller or
other party in the chain of distribution for
injuries or damage caused by a defective product.
Defective products have caused 22,000 deaths
and 29.5 million injuries, according to estimates
published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
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Defective products recalled because
they caused death or serious injury in recent
years include automobiles, children’s
products and toys, household appliances and
fixtures, and home structure materials. When
products such as these fail as a result of
defective design or manufacturing defects,
they can cause catastrophic injuries such
as quadriplegia, paraplegia, brain injuries,
limb loss and even death.
The manufacturers, distributors and sellers
are responsible for the safety of their products
and for warning consumers of any dangers associated
with those products.
Defective products with defects in
design, that are defectively manufactured,
that do not have a correct or complete instructions,
or that fail to warn of dangers and/or fail
to live up to a warranty are examples of the
types of products manufacturers, distributors
and sellers can be held responsible for.
Product liability is generally considered
a strict liability offense. This means that
under product liability law, a defendant can
be liable when it is shown that the product
is defective. It is irrelevant whether the
manufacturer or supplier exercised great care
in designing or manufacturing the product.
If there is a defect in the product that causes
harm, the manufacturer or supplier may be
liable for it.
Bonina & Bonina, P.C. has successfully
represented Plaintiffs in product liability
suits for over 40 years. Defective products
that have been the subject of lawsuits on
behalf of our clients include defective sports
utility vehicles, defective transmissions
causing vehicles to roll into reverse, defective
food processing units, defective industrial
equipment, unguarded equipment, defective
hair dryers, toxic chemicals and many others.
We have successfully held major corporations
responsible for defects in design, manufacturing
defects, inadequate warnings and inadequate
instructions.
We are committed to representing injured
consumers in product liability cases.
If you or a loved one has been injured by
a defective product you can call toll free
at 1-866-JOBLAW 1 to get a free consultation,
or click here to communicate with an attorney
via e-mail.
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If you or a loved has been injured as a result
of a defective product, you can contact the
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