People purchase items with the expectation that they are safe to use. They do not usually consider what would happen if the product harmed them. However, it is possible for a product to be defective and malfunction. This may be if the manufacturer is negligent during production. When malfunctions happen, they can cause serious injuries that have the potential to impact a person for the rest of their life. In these situations, victims often wish to pursue legal action as a result. This can be accomplished through product liability law. During this time, it is important to retain the services of an experienced New York personal injury attorney for assistance. 

What is Product Liability?

Product liability law holds companies responsible for the products that they manufacture. This requires them to create products that are safe for people to use. If manufacturers are negligent and cut corners during production, the items they produce can manufacture and cause serious accidents. Negligence can include any actions that stray from the standard protocol and put the function of the product at risk. This can sometimes be seen with children’s toys, household appliances, motor vehicles, and more.

Manufacturers are also required by law to put warning labels on their products. This is so that those who use them can be notified of how to use the product correctly in order to avoid hurting themselves. Without a label, the user may not know what to do and can cause harm to themselves in the process. Manufacturers can be held liable in the event that they do not provide a warning label and someone becomes injured as a result. 

Case Examples

There are many different ways an injury can happen as a result of a defective product. In court, three main types of defect cases are usually seen. This includes the following:

• Design defects: When the designer of a product fails to consider the consumer’s safety when designing it, it can lead to serious injuries as a result.
• Manufacturer defects: When a manufacturer is negligent during the production process and does not follow the usual protocol, resulting in a faulty product. 
• Failure to warn: If a company does not provide a warning label on products that can cause serious injuries if they are used incorrectly. 

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