Products Liability
Products Liability
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty or defective product, Chappell, Smith & Arden stands ready to help.
What is products liability?
When an individual purchases a product, one places utmost confidence in the safety of that product. For example, when you purchase a toy for a child, you trust that the manufacturer took the necessary measures to ensure the quality and safety of the toy. Regardless, every year millions of individuals are injured as the result of faulty products. In addition to ensuring justice for each client, our attorneys work to promote safer standards among manufacturers.
What are the common types of products liability?
Design defect. A defect typically present in all of the same type products. Such as:
-Small parts in toys that might be a choking hazard.
-A ladder that cannot handle appropriate weight.
-A handle on a coffeepot that falls off when it heats up.
-Manufacturing defect.
When an error in manufacturing results in one or more dangerous products. Such as:
-Tires made with poor quality rubbers that blow out.
-Vehicles whose parts are not made to specification.
-A failure to warn.
Even when a product has been properly designed and manufactured the company still has a duty to warn against dangers that could arise from normal or foreseeable use. Such as:
-Power tools that either have no warnings or do not have clear or adequate warnings.
-Electrical equipment without appropriate shock warnings.
-Smoke detectors without proper warnings and instructions.
Litigation of products liability cases is often quite complex.
Numerous rules and regulations, as well as federal and state laws, regulate the standards of manufacturers and distributors of products. These laws require certain safety standards, manufacturing procedures, and warnings to protect consumers. When failure to abide by those standards results in an injury, it is important to have an attorney who is experienced in those areas to assist with your claim.
At Chappell, Smith, and Arden, we are committed to our clients.
The negligent company and its insurance provider will have access to extensive legal resources, all of whom will be working to reduce your recovery or completely disprove your case.
It is important you have an experienced products liability attorney to ensure that your rights are protected too.
Whether your injuries are minor or life-changing, at Chappell, Smith & Arden, we are committed to seeing that each client receives the full amount of compensation and medical attention they are entitled to.
Our attorneys understand the products liability and know what to investigate.
The experienced and dependable attorneys of Chappell, Smith & Arden represent individuals injured by faulty products. If a company cut corners, failed to meet required standards, or is otherwise liable for your injury, our attorneys will expose those failures through a thorough and diligent investigation of your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty product, you may be entitled to compensation.
Damages a victim of a faulty product may be entitled to, include loss of earnings, pain and suffering, past medical expenses, expected future medical expenses related to the accident, compensation for permanent injuries, and punitive damages are sometimes available if the manufacturer or seller acted in a willful, reckless, or malicious way.
Call us for a free consultation to see if we can help.
Our attorneys understand that this can be a very difficult time for the victims of products liability injuries and their families. Our team of attorneys stand ready to discuss your case with you and assist with any questions or concerns related to your claim.
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