Types of Product Liability

From toy cars to car seats to seat belts to cars themselves, defective products can come in widely varying forms.

2012-03-29

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) From toy cars to car seats to seat belts to cars themselves, defective products can come in widely varying forms.

When consumers are harmed by defective products that are used as intended and according to instructions, they may be able to pursue financial compensation for their injuries through a product liability claim. While the range of products historically associated with product liability lawsuits is broad, product liability cases themselves typically stem from at least one of three factors:

- Design defect
- Manufacturing defect
- Inadequate warnings or instructions

In product liability cases related to design defects, an inherent flaw in the product's specifications is what causes the product to pose a risk. For example, a fault in the design of a vehicle may make it prone to rolling when making sharp turns.

Even when products are safely designed, mistakes can occur in the manufacturing process that make them unsafe for consumer use. An example of a product liability claim related to a manufacturing defect would be a ladder produced with a faulty safety latch.

Many products are safe when used according to strict instructions, but pose a risk if these guidelines are not followed. Manufacturers have a responsibility to provide consumers with adequate warnings and instructions regarding the use of their products. Product liability cases that are the result of inadequate warnings or instructions include medications that do not list potential side-effects.

Among the most common types of product liability cases are claims related to:

- Defective automobiles
- Faulty automobile parts
- Dangerous prescription medication
- Dangerous medical devices
- Hazardous food products
- Defective farming equipment
- Dangerous children's products

If you or a family member is injured by a product you believe was defective, it is important to contact an experienced product liability attorney as soon as possible.

If you live in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area and were harmed by a defective product, please visit the website of the experienced product liability lawyers at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart .

Website: http://www.atleehall.com

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