Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Attorneys
What You Need to Know About Defective Products
Manufacturers have a responsibility to design, produce, and sell products that are safe for consumers when used as intended. When a defective product causes injury, the manufacturer or distributor may be held liable.
Examples of dangerous products include faulty medical devices, defective vehicle parts, dangerous children’s toys, and unsafe household appliances.
Defects can fall into three main categories: design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn. Each type presents unique risks to consumers.
Product-related injuries can result in burns, amputations, internal damage, or long-term medical complications.
In a product liability case, an injured person does not always need to prove negligence. Instead, they may only need to show that the product was defective and that the defect caused their injury.
Preserving the damaged product and all packaging is important for evaluating a potential claim.