The term Product liability refers to when a manufacturer or seller is held liable for selling a defective product to a consumer. This allows them to take responsibility for a product defect that causes injury.
Every year, defective products cause thousands of injuries to consumers. These products consist of recalled vehicles for defective airbags and other parts, recalled pieces of furniture for possible toppling risks, and many other products with hazardous defects.
If injured, you may have the right to file a claim against the designer and manufacturer. In addition, any distributor, importer, or seller in the chain of distribution is also liable for injury caused by a defective product. There are three different types of product liability claims:
We take pride in relieving our clients of the burden a defective product may cause. If you or a loved one have been injured by a defective product, it is important that you speak to an experienced lawyer in product liability laws. For more information, call Macfarlane Law, PLLC today at 801-336-4321 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Whatever questions you may have, we have answers!
