What Types of Products are Subject to Claims for Products Liabilty?
Basically any product that someone has made that they are in the business of selling is subject to a products liablity claim. There are some well known examples of products liabilty claims:
- automobiles, such as the claims made against the Ford Pinto
- farm equipment and machinery
- lawn mowers and gardening equipment
- space heaters, fireplaces and furnances
- dangerous toys made for children especially those made with lead paint or that cause a choking hazard
- electric saws, drills, nail guns and other power tools
- healthcare products and prescription drugs
- car seats and cribs
If you are injured by a product, you should always take time to consult an attorney.