Injured by a Consumer Product? You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Thanks to today’s modern economy, the average person uses hundreds of mass-produced products every day. While most of these products are safe for use by consumers, dangerous or defective products cause injury, illness, and disease more often than many people realize. In those cases, the people who have suffered from a dangerous product may be entitled to compensation. Unfortunately, product liability cases are complex, and getting the compensation you deserve can be difficult. If a dangerous or defective product has injured you, you should contact a Raleigh personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your claim. 

What is a “Defective” Product?

A defective product isn’t necessarily one that is broken or damaged. Instead, a defective product is one that is unreasonably dangerous when used for its intended purpose. Here are some examples of products that could be deemed defective: 

• Asbestos
• Medications that cause other health issues
• Children’s toys that are made with toxic substances
• Electronics that overheat and cause fires
• Medical devices that result in illness
• Safety products that do not provide the advertised protection

If you have suffered an injury, illness, or disease that you believe was caused by a defective product, an experienced Raleigh personal injury lawyer can evaluate and investigate your claim. 

Types of Product Defects That Lead to Liability

There are three ways that a product can be considered defective: 

1. Design defects: This is when the way the product was designed makes the product unreasonably dangerous. 
2. Manufacturing defects: These are defects that arise in the way the product was made. 
3. Marketing defects: These defects include failing to warn of known hazards or providing inadequate instructions on how to use the product safely. 

A product can be defective in more than one way. For example, a product may be inherently unsafe due to the way it was designed, but the manufacturer also failed to provide adequate instructions as to how to use the product safely. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to determine how exactly the product is defective. A knowledgeable Raleigh personal injury lawyer can help identify the defect and get the evidence you need to make a claim.  

Negligence vs. Strict Liability

Another important aspect of product liability cases is that you don’t need to prove that the product’s manufacturer was negligent in some way. Instead, product liability cases are judged on a “strict liability” basis. This means that you only need to prove that the product was defective to prove that you are entitled to compensation. 

Work with a Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer Who Knows Product Liability Cases

Martin & Jones have been helping injured people get fair compensation for their losses since 1982. Committed and experienced, we can help you navigate the complexities of your case if you have suffered as the result of an unsafe product. Contact us today at 800-662-1234 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and how we can help.