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Understanding product liability
Product liability laws will vary from state to state, but the common
premise is that companies are obligated to protect consumers from potential
hazards that are caused by, or related to their product(s). Product liability
cases are generally classified in three separate categories. The first
classification is a design flaw. The manufacturer is required to design a
product that is safe. If they build a product that has something inherently
dangerous about the design; when someone or something is injured, a personal
injury lawyer will have to prove exactly that. They will also need to prove
that the company was aware of the problem, yet did nothing to correct it.
Product liability lawsuits that claim design defects are tremendously difficult
to prove, because many companies spend years testing their designs before
releasing the product to the public.
One line of reasoning in a product liability case is when the
manufacturer “fails to warn.” Every company has an obligation to warn consumers
about any hazards and dangers associated with the use of their products. The most
common solution is for the company to place a warning label in a conspicuous
area on the product packaging, or in accompanying instructions. In fact, you
will find it extremely difficult to buy products that do not have some type of
warning about its use, no matter how obvious the warning may seem.
An experienced law firm for
product liability in Charlotte, NC
If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer with substantial
experience with various types of product liability cases, consider the
attorneys at The Olive Law Firm. They are skilled and qualified attorneys who
have handled cases involving defective products, medical devices, and
automotive parts. If you or someone in your family has been injured by a
defective product, or if someone you love has died because of use of a
defective or dangerous product, you should speak with an Olive Law Firm product liability attorney right away.
