Product Liability

Product Liability

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San Diego Product Liability Attorney

PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS

When we purchase products, we expect them to be safe and ready to use, whether they’re cleaning products or children’s toys. However, many product manufacturers, designers, and other behind-the-scenes entities are willing to forgo safety in favor of cutting costs when creating a product, which is how accidents can occur.

Despite the necessary quality testing that every product requires, sometimes dangerous and defective goods and supplies make their way onto shelves anyway.

If you have been injured, you can fight to hold negligent companies and other parties responsible. Our San Diego product liability lawyer is skilled in recovering damages for injured clients and can led her trusted counsel when you call The Law Office of Michelle Gershen. There’s no case that is too small or complex for our team to handle – we’re here to listen and help.

Contact us online or at (619) 492-5526 to receive assistance in your potential injury case. Our team treats every client like they’re our only client.

TYPES OF PRODUCT LIABILITY

What makes a mass-produced consumer product defective is if something has gone wrong in the design or manufacturing of the product. Product liability lawsuits can be filed if there’s a defective in the design or manufacturing or if improper marketing resulted in a failure to provide sufficient warnings.

Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects occur during a product’s assembly or fabrication, and if manufacturers are responsible, this means that the products have deviated from their design requirements. Victims must be able to show that the defect is what specifically caused their injuries. One example is proving faulty tires caused the car accident that resulted in injuries.

Design Defects

One example of a design defect is if the design of vehicles causes the vehicle to be unbalanced, which makes it more prone to rollover accidents. Many entities found at-fault for design defects are automobile or drug manufacturers.

Failure to Warn

Manufacturers and/or distributors have a responsibility to inform consumers on the risks or potential dangers associated with using their products. If they fail to provide an adequate warning or don’t provide a warning at all, they can be held liable for damages.

Common types of products that have known to be defective include:

  • Property Damage
  • Pain and Suffering
  • Aftercare, including Physical Therapy and Medical Equipment
  • Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
  • Disability
  • Medical Expenses, including Costs of Ambulance Rides, Hospital Stays, Surgeries, Medications, and more

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM?

Each state has its own statute of limitations, or an amount of time a victim has to file a claim and seek compensation. In California, the product liability statute of limitations is two years, meaning claimants have two years from their date of injury to file a claim. Attempting to file a claim after the deadline will almost often result in a rejection of your case, and you will most likely lose the opportunity to recover damages.

Call our San Diego product liability lawyer today for a free consultation at (619) 492-5526. We know how to stand up to insurance companies and at-fault companies to get the results you deserve and need.