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As a consumer, you have the right to expect the basic safety of the products that you use. Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the reasonable safety of their goods. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the manufacturer or distributor.
The Orange County product liability lawyer at The Law Office of Stephen Fredkin has more than 20 years of experience representing individuals and families in defective product lawsuits. Find out how we can help you during a free consultation.
A product liability lawsuit is a civil claim seeking financial compensation for a victim’s injuries if they were caused by a defective, damaged or dangerous product. Product liability laws protect consumers from an imbalance of power that would otherwise exist between a large manufacturing company and an individual.
In an effort to motivate manufacturing companies to create safe goods, strict product liability laws apply to most of these claims. Strict product liability means that an injured consumer does not need proof of negligence to recover a monetary award. Instead, in most cases, the victim only needs evidence that the item contained a defect and caused the injury in question.
There are three types of product defects: design, manufacturing and advertising. A design defect is an issue with the original specs of the product that makes it unreasonably dangerous for consumers to use. A manufacturing defect is something that went wrong during production. An advertising defect is a mistake in its marketing or instructions. Any of these defects can make a product fail to perform in the way that the manufacturer originally intended – potentially causing injuries or even consumer deaths.
If your lawyer can prove that the item that gave you an injury contained one of these defects, you typically will not have to prove negligence. Negligence is the basis for most other types of personal injury lawsuits. It refers to the failure to take proper care in doing something, such as safety-testing a product. Not having to prove negligence in a strict product liability claim means that a manufacturing company may be responsible for your injuries even if it didn’t do anything wrong.
The average person encounters thousands of products every day. If a product contains one of the main three types of defects, it could cause serious injuries and even fatalities, depending on the situation. Some of the most common consumer products and goods that contain defects and are involved in safety recalls include:
If you believe that you have been injured by a defective product, discuss the possibility of a product liability lawsuit or class action with our experienced attorney in Orange County. Attorney Stephen Fredkin is a trial lawyer who is not afraid to bring your case to court, if necessary for fair results.
For more information about your rights and legal options as an injured consumer, contact The Law Office of Stephen Fredkin to request a free initial consultation. We will carefully review your case, answer your questions and provide tailored legal advice during this difficult time for you and your family. Our product liability attorney cares about his clients and has a long track record of success. Find out how our law firm can help you today.
