How can Dangerous Products Lead to Personal Injuries?

There are countless products for sale in millions of stores across the United States, from toasters to cribs to motor vehicles. When consumers purchase these products, they should be able to trust that the product is safe for its intended use, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in charge of regulating product safety in the United States.  However, manufacturers can be negligent like any other party and, too often, defective or dangerous products are released into the consumer market. If a product causes unexpected personal injury to a consumer, the courts allow that consumer to hold the manufacturer liable for any costs or losses related to their resulting injuries. An experienced Atlanta products liability attorney from Boling Rice, LLC will know how to file a legal claim and help personal injury victims recover.

Negligent Manufacturing

A manufacturer may be negligent in three primary ways, as follows:

Defective design—Some products have a major flaw in the actual design. In such cases, every product that is manufactured from that design will likely have that defect.

Defective manufacture—Some products are designed correctly, however something goes wrong in the assembly phase due to a machinery error, worker error, inadequate materials, or more. In these cases, only that certain batch of products will likely be defective. 

Defective marketing—Certain products may be designed and assembled correctly, however may need special instructions or may still be inherently dangerous even if used as intended. Examples of such products involve flammables, products with sharp parts, choking hazards, and more. In such cases, a manufacturer has a duty to clearly instruct and warn consumers of the risks associated with the product. If a company fails to adequately warn of the dangers or risks, they can be held liable for injuries caused by the product.

Commonly Defective Products

While any product may potentially have defects, there are certain types of products that most commonly cause personal injuries, including the following:

• Automotive parts, such as brakes and tires
• Pharmaceuticals or medical devices
• Baby and child products, such as car seats, toys, and playground equipment
• Foods that may cause poisoning
• Kitchen utensils and appliances
• Drills, saws, and other power tools
• Fireworks or other flammables

If you or a family member has suffered injury because of a defective product, your best course of action is to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Practice Area:

Product Liability

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