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Product Liability FAQ's

Q: Who is liable when a product causes harm to someone?
A: Designers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors may all be liable when a product harms an individual. If the product is faulty or it presents an unreasonable risk, and the flaw or danger results in injury, the injured individual may have a reasonable claim. The defendants can be found responsible under theories of carelessness, breach of warranty or strict liability.

Q: What type of monetary compensation can be awarded in products liability lawsuits?
A: Depending on the power and the specifics of the claim, the plaintiff may recover compensation for medical expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering. Punitive damages may be obtainable if the defendant acted in a hateful or grossly negligent fashion. The actual amount of compensation depends on a variety of factors, such as the extent of the injury.

Q: If a tool I was using severely injured me, can I retrieve monetary compensation from the manufacturer?
A: It depends. If the product was faulty, either because of a design defect or a manufacturing flaw, then you may have a claim. Furthermore, if the manufacturer neglected to offer adequate instructions or warning, you may have a lawsuit

Q: If the product that injured me had a written warranty, how does that affect my lawsuit?
A: If the product's warranty made statements about the safety or performance of the product, the product should have adhered to these claims. If the manufacturer neglected to meet its own claims for the product, that may help your case in proving that the product had a faulty design or manufacturing flaw.

Q: What if I threw away the product that harmed me before I contacted an attorney?
A: Although it is better for your case if you hold onto the product (so that your personal injury attorney can investigate what types of flaws the product has), it may be feasible to move your claim forward. A knowledgeable lawyer will be able to assess how solid your claim remains without this kind of evidence.

Q: What if I didn't review the guidelines for a product, and then I got injured?
A: If the instructions were well-written and applicable, and you were harmed because you failed to review them, then the manufacturer could potentially have a defense.