When people purchase a new product, they are typically excited and cannot wait to use it. In doing so, they rarely ever consider the idea that the product could possibly harm them in the process. However, this is possible in the event that the product is faulty. A fault product may be created if negligence occurred during its manufacturing. When an accident happens due to this, it can cause serious injuries that can impact a person for the rest of their life. When facing these situations, it is important to retain the services of an experienced New York personal injury attorney to navigate your case. 

What is Product Liability?

There is a great amount of trust that is put in manufacturers to create products that are safe to use. It is because of this that product liability law is in place, legally requiring them to do so. If a manufacturer engages in negligent activity, a product can become defective and cause accidents to happen. Negligence can include deviating from protocol during production. Some items that sometimes become defective can include household appliances, motor vehicles, children’s toys, and more.

Product liability law also requires manufacturers to place warning labels on the items they produce. This is to ensure that consumers are aware of how to correctly use the product to avoid injuring themselves. If the label is absent, an accident can occur if the product is used the wrong way. In the event of this, manufacturers can be held liable for injuries.

What Types of Products Can Be Involved?

There are several different ways a person can become injured at the expense of a faulty product. However, they can typically be classified in three types of defect cases when they are seen in court. This includes:

• Design defects: If the designers of a product do not consider the user’s safety when creating the design for the product.
• Manufacturer defects: When a manufacturer makes mistakes or cuts corners during the item’s production, causing the product to malfunction once it is in use.
• Failure to warn: When the manufacturer does not put a warning label on a product and it is used improperly, causing an injury to occur. 

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A personal injury accident can have a great impact on your life and your bank account. At Katter Law Firm, we believe that everyone should be held liable for his or her own negligence; you should not have to bear the burden of someone else’s mistakes. To learn more or to schedule a free consultation, visit us online or call us today!