Every year, thousands of consumers are seriously injured from defective products. These would be avoidable injuries if manufacturers or distributors of dangerous products took adequate steps to ensure safety. The law holds parties involved in the manufacture and distribution of unsafe products responsible for failing to ensure product safety for consumers.

Products liability lawsuits provide compensation for injuries sustained from the use of a defective product. When an injury occurs, consumers may be entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. Depending on your jurisdiction, punitive damages may also be available to punish defendants that have demonstrated a reckless or wanton disregard for the safety of the public. There are three main types of defects that lead to manufacturer or distributor liability:

• Manufacturing Defects occur when the product fails to comply with the manufacturer's or the designer's specifications for safety. A well-known example of this type of defect is the Toyota vehicles recall, which occurred due to defects in acceleration mechanisms in the cars.
• Marketing Defects occur when the product does not contain proper instructions for usage or fails to warn about possible dangers of using the product. A well-known example of this type of defect is the Zicam nasal spray recall, where some users lost their sense of smell and taste subsequent to using the drug.
• Design Defects occur when there is a flaw in the design of the product, which causes it to be dangerous. A well-known example of this type of defect is drop-side cribs, which in some instances have led to infant deaths.

What You Can Do for Your Product Liability Case

It is important that consumers who believe they have a product liability claim do the following:

(1) Keep the product and proof of purchase of the product that caused the injury.
(2) Get as much information as possible about the product, such as the name of the manufacturer and the model name and number if there is one.
(3) Immediately seek medical attention or care for your injuries.

Contact our Experienced Attorneys

Our attorneys have successfully represented hundreds of plaintiffs in lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of defective or unsafe consumer products. Proving liability can be difficult, so an attorney is usually needed in cases of this nature. Our attorneys work to ensure that you receive the best representation and the largest settlement possible. If you feel you have been injured as a result of a defective product, contact an experienced injury attorney at the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today. We will provide you with a free no-obligation consultation and explain your legal rights.

The Pintas & Mullins Law Firm is currently handling product liability cases including but not limited to the following types. Please visit the following links for more information.