As consumers in the United States we have a general expectation that when we bring a product into our home it will not cause us harm. As trade policies have expanded so have the unsafe products into our country. This has caused an increased interest in product liability cases. Product liability cases are basically a defect in design, defect in manufacturing or a failure to tell the consumer of possible dangers, resulting in personal injury.

We have all read the warning labels on the back of virtually every product on the market. These warnings are designed to reduce the liability a company faces in personal injury cases. Even if you were to use a product incorrectly, you may still have a claim. It depends on whether or not the manufacturer should have foreseen this as a possible error of use by the consumer. Product liability laws are unique to each state but overall they do come down on the side of the consumer. This is called strict liability. This means you do not have to prove that a manufacturer was negligent. The system is set up so the consumer only has to prove that they were injured by the product. Most courts will see this as a cost of doing business and assume that suppliers, manufacturers and retailers put these costs into their price points. These standards are not always adhered too. It is sometimes the ideology of the judge that will determine your case versus strict adherence to the law or precedent. There is a chance that your personal injury attorney will choose to sue more than one participant in the supply chain. This is based on the unique facts of your case. It seems that as the political winds change so will the laws on the books that protect consumers. Some want decreased regulation and tort reform meaning reduced damages and fewer safety standards. This could be in our future. If you have been injured and think you have a product liability claim you will want to hire a personal injury attorney. Most cities have attorneys who specialize in product liability cases. Due to the unique nature of these cases and the costs associated you need to find an attorney that has the experience and resources to see it through to a successful conclusion. As consumers we have a right to safety and when that right is denied, we have a right to seek redress in a court of law.

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