Faulty Products
When a consumer purchases a product for a specific, intended purpose, they expect that the product will operate as promised by the manufacturer. Throughout our lives, we buy thousands of products, and it is rare for a product to malfunction or have the opposite effect as it is intended. However, these issues do sometimes occur and the results can be devastating. From minor injuries to wrongful death, faulty products have the potential to cause catastrophic harm.
At OEB Law, our team of Knoxville personal injury attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience handling defective product claims, and we are committed to helping you fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve for the injuries resulting from faulty products. If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim in order to hold the responsible parties liable for their negligence.
What Is a Faulty Products Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a manufacturer and/or seller advertises a particular product, they create an expectation that the product will work in a specific way. A variety of different items can be considered under product liability including tangible items, intangibles like gas, natural things such as pets, real estate, and writing such as navigational charts. Those individuals who buy the product then have an expectation that the product will actually work in that promised manner. In the event that the product is faulty and does not work as intended, there is the potential that the consumers who used the defective product will be injured by that item.
No matter what the types of injuries that have been sustained, the injured parties deserve to be compensated for their damages and losses. The injured individuals ought to hold the manufacturers, designers, or sellers responsible for the defective product liable for the injuries that were caused.
What Must Be Proven in a Product Liability Claim?
In order for a faulty product claim to be proven and for injured victims to potentially get full and fair compensation for injuries, there are several important points that must be established without a doubt. These include:
- The product used by the injured party was a product that the at-fault party sells
- The at-fault party is a commercial seller of the product
- Injuries were sustained after the product was used as intended by the manufacturer
- The product was defective at the time of the sale
- The injuries caused were a direct result of the defect in the product
Depending on the circumstances of the injury, some of these points may be difficult to prove unless you have the right experience, knowledge, and training for this type of case. That is why victims in faulty product claims often work with a skilled attorney who can represent their best interests and fight for the full and fair compensation deserved for the injuries caused by the defective product.
Types of Faulty Product Claims
When it comes to faulty product claims, there are three types of cases that cover the range of liability for manufacturers and suppliers of those products. These include:
- Design defects: If a product is inherently faulty by its very design, it will fall into this category. Even before the product is made, the results of the design are inevitably going to be faulty and dangerous to use.
- Manufacturing defects: When the item is being produced or created, there may be faultiness in the process that results in a defect.
- Marketing defects: If the user manual or instructions are not written properly or do not warn consumers about potential dangers to using the product, this can be considered a marketing defect.
All three categories of defects have the potential to cause serious damage to the individuals who buy and use the product.
Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney to File a Faulty Products Claim?
When it comes to defective product claims, the injured party does not necessarily have to prove negligence on the part of the manufacturer or supplier. This can make the case easier to handle, but there are other issues with these claims that could become very complicated.
If someone is injured while using a product (as intended), that is enough to warrant consideration for a faulty product claim. However, a good amount of research will need to be done to figure out what type of defect it can fall into, who should be held responsible, and what the best strategy is for litigating the case. Should a settlement be offered, a skilled and experienced attorney will be able to determine if the amount offered is worth the extent of the injuries sustained by the injured party.
Those who have sustained injuries because of a defective product should be able to focus on the task of recovery and healing. Rather than worry about all of the confusing aspects of a personal injury claim and deal with insurance adjusters contacting you, the only job you should have is to concentrate on the recovery process. Allow our attorneys at OEB Law to fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve for your injuries while you focus on healing.
Schedule Your FREE Initial Consultation with Our Personal Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty or defective product, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. Our attorneys at OEB Law have ample experience dealing with faulty products claims, and we are happy to put our expertise to good use for you. We are committed to helping you fight for the full and fair financial compensation you deserve for injuries resulting from the regular and expected use of a faulty product.
Give us a call today to learn more about these types of claims and to schedule your free initial consultation with our legal team. You don’t have to deal with your injuries on your own! Call now at (865) 546-1111.
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