Youngstown Product Liability Lawyers

Youngstown Product Defects

Product Liability law is a very broad category. As a result, there are many types of product defects that can be cause for an individual to seek damages. Sometimes, a product is not designed well and fails during use. Other times, a product’s purpose is misrepresented which causes an individual to use it incorrectly.

The different types of product defects are:

• Design Defect: Some products are dangerous because of design flaws. Often, design flaws are uncovered because they were not tested properly. In these cases, products will fail to function correctly, causing them to be defective and dangerous.
• Manufacturing Defect: Often, the manufacturing of the product is the issue, even if there is nothing wrong with the actual design. If there are problems during the manufacturing process, it can lead to dangerous issues. These problems could be anything from mistakes to using the wrong material for different components.
• Marketing Defect: Most products come with consumer warnings, labels, and clear instructions. However, when these are not properly included, the products can be used incorrectly and lead to injury.

Injuries Related to Product Liability

Because product liability law covers so many products, there countless injuries that can occur. These cover several types of product claims, including:

• Faulty medical devices
• Machinery and tools
• Medicine and drugs
• Food
• Tobacco
• Toxic chemicals and substances
• Firearms
• Auto and other motor vehicles
• Household products and appliances
• Toys
• Clothing and apparel

Who’s Responsible for Product Injuries

Many product liability issues could be avoided if manufacturers or distributors took the proper safety steps. Therefore, many parties can potentially be at fault when a product fails.

Strict product liability means that a seller, distributor, or manufacturer is liable for injuries regardless if the defendant did everything possible to make sure the event never happened.

For product liability to apply, the product must have been bought or sold in a larger marketplace. The injured party does not actually have to be the one who purchased the defective item. Any person injured by a defective product can file for damages, as long as the product was sold to someone.

The liable parties could include:

• The manufacturer
• A wholesaler
• A manufacturer
• A retailer
• Someone that assembles or installs the product

What to Expect from a Defective Product Claim?

There is a strict statute of limitations for defective product injuries. You have two years from the time of the accident to file a claim. You could have more than two years if you did not realize that the faulty product caused your injury. However, no product liability claims can be filed whatsoever 10 years after the injured party purchased the product.

After sustaining a product liability injury, you may wish to file a personal injury lawsuit. This may allow you to recover a number of losses and sustain further care. KNR has helped numerous injury victims get compensation for their long-term needs after defective product accidents.

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Our Defective Product Attorneys Will

• Answer your questions and concerns
• Keep you updated during all stages of the process
• Obtain medical records about the extent of your injuries
• Identify the responsible party
• Determine the fair and full value of your damages
• Negotiate for maximum compensation
• Fight for everything you deserve in court if necessary