As consumers, we rely on a wide range of products every day. We trust that the items we purchase for ourselves and our loved ones are safe and free of any defect that could cause harm. Unfortunately, however, defective and dangerous products often make their way into the market.
Product Defect Causes and Injuries
Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and others who sell products to consumers are responsible for injuries, illnesses, or deaths caused by their products. Harm to a consumer from a product can be caused by the failure to warn, improper labeling, manufacturing defects, design flaws, contamination, unknown side effects, or marketing misrepresentation. Some of the most common types of products that can cause consumers harm because of a defect, mislabeling, or contaminant include the following:
- Motor vehicles
- Children’s toys, clothing, and furniture
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter drugs
- Medical devices
- Food and beverages
Some of the most frequently occurring consequences of dangerous products include choking, brain injury, lacerations, organ failure, spinal cord injury, drowning, burns, heart attack, foodborne illness, and stroke. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) monitor consumer incident reports and initiate recalls when products are identified as potentially hazardous. Product recalls help warn consumers about potential risks of injury or illness; however, under some circumstances, a recall may come too late.
Product Liability Lawsuits
Product liability cases can be complex. However, a Providence attorney with years of experience successfully handling such cases will ensure that your rights are protected and a strong case is built on your behalf. One of the first things a lawyer will do for a product liability case is to gather evidence to prove that the manufacturer had an obligation to the consumer. Secondly, the lawyer must establish a breach of that obligation, or duty, to the consumer. Next, the attorney must prove that the breach was the cause of the consumer’s injury and that the consumer has actually suffered injury and damages.
Even if it is determined that a manufacturer was not negligent, a consumer may still have a case under a strict liability theory. These types of claims are built upon the manufacturer’s responsibility for a defective product.
Working Together to Resolve Your Claim
At Marasco & Nesselbush, our RI personal injury attorneys will skillfully resolve your product liability case. We are committed to obtaining exceptional results for our clients. We understand the impact that an injury caused by a defective product can impose upon your life, ranging from pain and suffering and time away from work to steep medical bills. As a law firm dedicated to personal, social, and economic justice, we never falter when faced with a challenge, especially if a company has placed profits ahead of consumer safety. Our lawyers have the legal experience and skills to hold manufacturers legally accountable for injuries, illnesses, or deaths caused by a product. Please call 401-274-7400 today for a free case evaluation.
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Rhode Island Product Liability Attorneys
As consumers, we rely on a wide range of products every day. We trust that the items we purchase for ourselves and our loved ones are safe and free of any defect that could cause harm. Unfortunately, however, defective and dangerous products often make their way into the market.
Product Defect Causes and Injuries
Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and others who sell products to consumers are responsible for injuries, illnesses, or deaths caused by their products. Harm to a consumer from a product can be caused by the failure to warn, improper labeling, manufacturing defects, design flaws, contamination, unknown side effects, or marketing misrepresentation. Some of the most common types of products that can cause consumers harm because of a defect, mislabeling, or contaminant include the following:
Some of the most frequently occurring consequences of dangerous products include choking, brain injury, lacerations, organ failure, spinal cord injury, drowning, burns, heart attack, foodborne illness, and stroke. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) monitor consumer incident reports and initiate recalls when products are identified as potentially hazardous. Product recalls help warn consumers about potential risks of injury or illness; however, under some circumstances, a recall may come too late.
Product Liability Lawsuits
Product liability cases can be complex. However, a Providence attorney with years of experience successfully handling such cases will ensure that your rights are protected and a strong case is built on your behalf. One of the first things a lawyer will do for a product liability case is to gather evidence to prove that the manufacturer had an obligation to the consumer. Secondly, the lawyer must establish a breach of that obligation, or duty, to the consumer. Next, the attorney must prove that the breach was the cause of the consumer’s injury and that the consumer has actually suffered injury and damages.
Even if it is determined that a manufacturer was not negligent, a consumer may still have a case under a strict liability theory. These types of claims are built upon the manufacturer’s responsibility for a defective product.
Working Together to Resolve Your Claim
At Marasco & Nesselbush, our RI personal injury attorneys will skillfully resolve your product liability case. We are committed to obtaining exceptional results for our clients. We understand the impact that an injury caused by a defective product can impose upon your life, ranging from pain and suffering and time away from work to steep medical bills. As a law firm dedicated to personal, social, and economic justice, we never falter when faced with a challenge, especially if a company has placed profits ahead of consumer safety. Our lawyers have the legal experience and skills to hold manufacturers legally accountable for injuries, illnesses, or deaths caused by a product. Please call 401-274-7400 today for a free case evaluation.
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