What does Product Liability Mean?
The term “product liability” refers to the creator or seller of that product taking responsibility for the injuries their products have caused. Many different government entities cover recalls, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When it comes to children’s products, most product recalls are handled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Unfortunately, defects, mislabeling, poor marketing, and negligence are common and can happen at any level of production—from creating a flawed design and using the wrong materials on the manufacturing floor to publishing misleading claims in advertising.
Common examples include:
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Childcare Products
- Construction Equipment
- Defective Hip Implants
- Farm Equipment
- Household Products
- Asbestos
- Medical Devices
- Car Seats
- Vehicle Components (Computer Errors & Tire Blowouts)
Read more: Types of Personal Injury Claims
What are the Most Common Types of Product Injury?
Defective products can cause any number of injuries, resulting in medical expenses and loss of income. Medical complications, pain, and suffering, changes in quality of life can be ongoing consequences of a product injury. Common injuries, from even benign household products, include:
- Broken Bones
- Burns
- Disfigurement or Dismemberment
- Spinal Cord Injury or Paralysis
- Loss of Sight or Hearing
- Loss of Motor Skills and Muscle Density
Should I Hire a Product Liability Lawyer?
Because product defects are not always immediately publicized, and because some health effects take time to show symptoms, it is important to discuss your case with an attorney as soon as possible. They can investigate the product, contact industry experts, work with your medical care team, and determine whether you have a product liability claim.
If you believe that you have an injury from a defective product, contact a product liability lawyer from Habush Habush & Rottier. They can help you get the compensation you deserve and prevent the product from injuring others.