Product Liability

What is product liability?
Product liability is the responsibility borne by the manufacturer or supplier of goods or products to compensate the customer for injury caused by defective products.

What is the basis of product liability?
A plaintiff can file a lawsuit if s/he has suffered injuries due to the use of a defective product. But the basis for a product liability suit has to be ensured, such as:

1. Negligence: A manufacturer can be held liable for negligence in case there is lack of reasonable care in the manufacturing, design or assembly of the product that has caused harm.
2. Breach of warranty: This refers to the failure of a supplier to comply with the terms of promise or claims regarding the quality of the product. Law assumes that the vendor gives warranty regarding goods sold and must stand by this warranty.
3. Misrepresentation: This involves giving false security to customers about the safety of a product. By drawing away the attention of the customer, the seller hides the security hazards of the product.

When can you sue the manufacturer for product liability?

If you have been harmed in any way or injured by the use of a product, you can sue the manufacturer and receive appropriate compensation. But you must prove that the product was purchased from that particular manufacture and that the product was in fact defective, thereby causing you the injuries.

Choose Shelton Law

Due to cutthroat competition, manufacturers sometimes neglect to follow adequate safety measures during the production phase of their goods. As a result, consumers suffer injuries due to defective products. Defective products can not only cause serious injuries, they can lead to death in some cases.

Since customers cannot fight the big manufacturers by themselves, it is better to take the help of qualified lawyers. The attorney will ensure that your situation is addressed properly and you get the due compensation. Shelton Law Group comprises a legal team that has 51 years of experience in this field. You can be assured of justice and compensation if you enlist our services.

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