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Defective or dangerous products are the cause of thousands of injuries every year in the United States. Product liability holds product manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers accountable for injuries suffered from an unsafe product. Responsibility for a product defect that causes injury lies with all sellers of the product who are in the distribution chain. Potentially liable parties include: the product manufacturer; a manufacturer of component parts; the wholesaler, and the retail store that sold the product to the consumer. Companies are legally responsible for the safety of their products. A consumer that has sustained illness, injury, or death as a result of a commercial product has the right to bring a product liability suit against the manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or supplier.
Virtually all products are subject to product liability law from food, drugs, appliances, cars, toys, medical devices, medical implants and blood to tobacco, gases, written documents (instructions), real estate, maps, commercial jets and more. If you have been injured because an object or product was defective, manufactured with faulty materials or parts, designed unsafely, or did not carry adequate warnings, you may be eligible for compensation from the product’s manufacturer or the company selling the product. The Minnesota product liability attorneys at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP have years of experience handling product defect cases. We offer free consultations and do not charge a fee for our services unless your case is won. Call us today at 866-397-4497 for a free legal consultation.
In a product liability case, to recover damages for injuries resulting from a defective product, your attorneys must prove that the product that caused injury was defective, and that the defect made the product unreasonably dangerous. There are three types of defects that might cause injury and give rise to manufacturer or supplier liability; design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects.
● Design defects – present in a product from the beginning, even before it is manufactured, in that something in the design of the product is inherently unsafe.
● Manufacturing defects – occur in the course of a product’s manufacture or assembly.
● Marketing defects – flaws in the way a product is marketed, such as improper labeling, insufficient instructions, or inadequate safety warnings.
Defective product liability cases are often quite complex and expensive to prosecute. Establishing legal fault often requires the assistance and testimony of experts. If you have been injured due to a defective product, there are some important steps to take:
● Seek medical attention immediately if you have been harmed by a product.
● Do not dispose of the product that caused the physical harm. It will serve as important evidence in future legal proceedings.
● Preserve evidence of the product to avoid the possibility of tampering.
● Keep any packaging, instructions, and labels from the product.
● Take photos of the product.
● Obtain information from any witnesses present.
● Do not discuss the case with anyone except your attorney.
Our mission in pursuing product liability cases is to obtain just compensation for our injured clients. The damages the consumer is entitled to receive in a dangerous or defective product case include compensation for:
● Medical expenses
● Lost Wages
● Loss of physical capacity
● Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
Whether dealing with a manufacturing flaw or defect, a design flaw or defect, or a product that is unreasonably dangerous because of inadequate instructions or warnings, the injury lawyers at Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP will ensure that you and your family will receive fair treatment for injuries caused by dangerous and defective products and get you the compensation you deserve. Whenever an injury occurs, time is of the essence as it is essential to promptly investigate the accident, preserve evidence, and file a lawsuit prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Call our office today for a free initial consultation. Our office is conveniently located in Minneapolis and we serve the twin cities as well as the entire state of Minnesota.
