Whether it’s a toy, car, or household object, as a consumer you expect the products that you buy to be safe to use. Unfortunately, as a product liability attorney TN trusts, I know this isn’t always the case. Poorly designed and manufactured items harm thousands of Americans every year. Sadly, it’s not even necessarily the products themselves that are dangerous. Rather, it’s potential defects that can turn useful devices into hazardous ones.

If you have been injured by a defective product, you likely have many questions about what you should do next and what your rights are. To help, I’ve put together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding product liability.

What Is Product Liability?

Firstly, product liability is based on the idea that products should not harm consumers. This gives consumers the right to pursue compensation for any injuries and damages they have suffered because of a product. This applies to all types of products, including:

  • Children’s toys
  • Tools
  • Appliances
  • Cars and other vehicles
  • Prescription medications
  • Medical devices
  • Sporting gear
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Furniture

When Is a Product Defective?

There are three general categories of product defects:

  • Manufacturing defect – An unintentional flaw, mistake, or abnormality that occurred in the manufacturing process. A defect that causes a product to be more dangerous than if it were produced the way it was designed to be.
  • Design defect – This type of defect existed in the product from the moment it was designed, despite the product being manufactured correctly. In other words, every make and model of this product on the shelf can cause harm.
  • Marketing defect – This happens when a product has inadequate instructions or warnings about how to use it properly. Manufacturers have a duty to warn its users of any potential product dangers.

Product defects are not always obvious and easy to identify. A trusted product liability attorney can help you thoroughly analyze your specific situation.

Who Is Liable for a Defective Product?

A product goes through many stages before it lands on the store shelf. This means several parties could be liable. This may include anyone in the distribution chain of the product, such as the:

  • Product designer
  • Product manufacturer
  • Manufacturer of a specific component of the product
  • Distributor
  • Wholesaler
  • Retailer

What if my product has a warranty?

Watch the video below to see how a warranty could affect your product liability case.

Contact a Product Liability attorney TN relies on today for FREE.

Though product defects are common, they can be hard to prove. If you suspect you have been injured due to a defect, call us today at 901-327-2100 or contact us online for a FREE evaluation of your case – no strings attached. We will answer any questions you have, and come up with a plan for your specific situation.

You shouldn’t be responsible for a manufacturer’s negligence. We will work hard to get you the justice you deserve. Give us a call today to hear how we can help.