Glendale Product Liability Attorney

Product Liability

We want to briefly explain the three main ways product liability cases arise:

1. Faulty Design – If the product is designed poorly, it can malfunction and cause harm. Sometimes, a faulty design is not discovered until well after a product has hit the market, often resulting in recalls after millions of people have been affected.
2. Manufacturing Issues – If a product is built differently than the design calls for or there is an issue while it is being produced, it may not work how it is supposed to, altering it from its original intended purpose.
3. Labeling Problems – Manufacturers must properly warn consumers of all hazards concerning their products. If a product can burn if it gets too hot, there should be a warning on the label. If a medication has a side effect, the label should say it.

In any of the three cases above, if the manufacturer is not responsible, they should be held liable.

Long-Term Problems

When it comes to things we consume, we often do not realize there is a problem until long after we use them. Think about the cigarette industry. Many people were not aware of the health problems. The manufacturers knew their products caused cancer long before the people did.

We use many chemicals in our daily lives, from cleaners to pesticides. How many of these products will have long-term consequences that we aren’t warned about?

The Aftermath

When you are injured or if you become ill from a faulty product, the emergency needs to be taken care of. This can mean long hospital stays and even longer rehabilitation for a full recovery.

Will you be able to afford care?

If you have to miss work for an extended period of time, will you be able to pay your bills? Put food on the table for your family?

The manufacturers of a faulty product should be held liable for any injury or illness they cause.

What To Do Now

The clock starts ticking on the statute of limitations for an injury claim. In most places, you have two years from the time of injury or illness to file a claim, so don’t wait to seek legal assistance. The Compass Law Group will provide you with experienced product liability attorneys. These cases can become complicated and the other side will even try to blame you for your own injuries. We won’t let you get bullied. You can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 800-602-4010.