Product liability refers to the responsibility that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers have for injuries their products cause when they are used correctly. Under product liability law someone who is injured by an unsafe product may be entitled to compensation from the person or company behind the product's development, marketing, or both.  Product liability may be imposed on anyone who sells any product in a defective condition or is unreasonably dangerous to consumers or users. Suit may also be brought against manufacturers when the warnings given about the product are inadequate.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that nearly 22,000 deaths and more than 29.5 million injuries occur each year in the United States as a result of defective products.

In order for a product to be considered defective, it must contain one or more of the following flaws:

• Design Defect - A dangerous defect contained in the product’s original design
• Manufacturing Defect - A dangerous defect caused by a problem or error in the product’s production
• Marketing Defect - Failure of product packaging or marketing efforts to adequately warn consumers of the risks associated with the product’s use

Product liability lawsuits are not restricted to certain types of products. Any product, such as a vehicle airbag, prescription drug, or home appliance, that proves defective and causes serious injury may be made the focus of litigation.

Our attorneys have successfully litigated product liability cases by proving that manufacturers were fully aware that their product was faulty and had ignored these risks because of the cost of redesigning or recalling their product. Settlements and jury verdicts have been found to be higher when a company shows a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of it's consumers.

The Law Offices of Michael Handy offers a no-obligation review of your claim to determine if a case may exist. If we believe a case may exist, we can help you understand the value of your case and how best to proceed. Call us at 1-817-336-4700 or submit your case to us online.