defective products
Manufacturers and their agents are obligated to provide consumers with
products that are safe when used in a reasonable manner. Manufacturers are
also obligated to market their product responsibly.
This is interpreted to
mean that although a product may be safe if used for a specific purpose,
it could be hazardous, or even deadly, if used incorrectly or under
different circumstances. The product must include clear, visible and
concise warnings outlining any dangers and their consequences.
Claims for product liability can be brought against the manufacturer of a defective or dangerous product if three things can be established: The product was defective; the defect existed prior to the manufacturer releasing the product; and that the defect caused your damages or injuries.
Some recent verdicts:
$5.475 Million Verdict
35 year old suffered permanent loss of his shoulder joint following surgery due to the use of a defective I-Flow pain pump which had not been FDA approved. The claim was also brought on behalf of his wife and after 12 days of trial, the jury returned a Verdict including $1.275 Million in economic damages, $3 Million in non-economic damages and $1.2 Million for loss of consortium.
Confidential Settlement
41 year old police officer sustained severe closed head injury when the
tailgate of the truck upon which he was sitting collapsed due to defective tailgate straps.
$3.5 Millon Settlement
Young boy sustained serious brain injury after falling on defective toy.
Defective toy penetrated young boy's soft palate causing stroke.
$12.3 Million Verdict
30 year old machine tool operator killed by defective vertical lathe
when bronze part penetrated viewing window. Defective design of viewing
window and door. $8.3 Million in Punitive Damages.
$3 Million Verdict
58 year old heavy equipment operator crushed and killed by
road grader. Defective design of seat safety device.
If you have been injured due to a defective product, there are some important things you need to remember:
Seek medical attention immediately, if needed.
Keep the product and anything related to it, such as packaging, instructions, receipts, etc.
Take photographs of the product and the accident scene.
Verify that you were using the product in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Protect your legal rights.
To protect your legal rights following severe injury or wrongful death resulting from an accident involving a defective or dangerous product, it is wise to immediately consult an experienced product liability law firm.
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys has extensive experience handling claims involving defective and dangerous products. We offer Free Initial Consultations with no obligation for you to hire our firm.
Helpful Links
National Safe Kids Campaign
Safe Child
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Commerce
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
