Manufacturers and sellers of defective products may be held responsible for injuries that are caused by their products under the body of law known as products liability law.
A product is essentially anything that is sold for use or consumption, except for services and real estate. A products liability claim can arise if a a product has brought illness or physical injury to the consumer. Industrial machinery and equipment, home repair and recreational products, and motor vehicles are some of the few types of products that may be the subject of products liability litigation. The same is true with regard to food products sold in restaurants and supermarkets, and drug and pharmaceutical products sold over-the-counter and by prescription.
There are several theories of liability in products liability cases. In some instances, the product may have been defectively designed. A design defect in a product could lead to issues such as equipment malfunction and seriously injure a worker or consumer. In other cases, the design of the product may have been appropriate, but the product was defectively manufactured. Yet another possibility is that the product was appropriately designed and manufactured, but did not include sufficient warnings or instructions that could have prevented an injury. Any of these deficiencies may result in a products liability claim.
The law limits the time in which you may bring a products liability claim. Manufacturers are responsible and liable to make products that perform as stated, with a warning label necessary for consumers to be aware of the product. Call today to discuss your case if you are a victim of a defective product. Our experienced Hoboken products liability lawyer can help you. If you want more information on how we can help http://www.reinartzlaw.com/practice-areas/products-liability
