False or misleading labels are a big problem, so much so that laws exist to prevent product manufacturers from engaging in deceptive or false advertising. Misleading labels can be tricky to identify, and even harder to prove; this is because misleading labels are often not overtly false, but intend to deceive consumers.
For example, a food product may be labeled 100% Fruit Juice, and while it does have some 100% fruit juice in the ingredients,...
Some products may contain an inherent danger; for example, products that require sharp and/or moving parts to serve their purpose, such as construction tools and even some kitchen appliances. However, certain measures can be taken to mitigate these dangers as much as possible. If reasonable measures are not taken to mitigate the inherent dangers of a product, it could be considered defective. On the other hand, if a product can reasonably be...
Commonly defective products can include kitchen appliances, children’s toys, pharmaceuticals, car parts, and more. Manufacturers in each of these and other industries have a legal obligation to provide a reasonably safe product that can serve its intended purpose; if a manufacturer fails to do so resulting in a dangerous or defective product, the injured victim may be eligible to seek compensation via court in a civil product liability claim....
When an injury occurs due to a potentially defective or dangerous product, it may be possible to file a product liability claim. A product liability claim or lawsuit is a way to hold the designer or manufacturer of a product accountable while seeking compensation for costly damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and more.
However, product liability cases are notoriously hard to litigate. It generally takes a product liability expert to access...
Product liability cases arise when one or more parties are injured by a product that should not have been dangerous to use, and choose to seek recovery through litigation against the negligent party; in these cases, the negligent party is often the designer or manufacturer of the product. While defects can occur throughout the process of a product’s creation, they often start with the initial design of the product. Product designers are...
Manufacturing defects are one of the four primary types of defects which can be addressed in a product liability claim; manufacturing defects refer to flaws that occur in the manufacturing process that prevents the product from safely working the way it was designed to. These defects are unique and differ from design defects, lack of warning defects, and failure to account for foreseeable misuse. Unfortunately, manufacturing defects can be...
Many products include disclaimers detailing the intended purpose of and risks presented by the item; disclaimers are often included with products with the intention to waive liability for the manufacturer if someone is injured. They often warn the consumer that they do not intend to be held responsible if the product causes an injury.
However, except in the cases of written contractual disclaimers, even if a disclaimer is included with a product,...
Any product may be subject to defects, and depending on the product and its intended use, the consequences could be severe. Common items that experience defects resulting in damage to users include defective auto parts, medical devices, food products, cooking devices, toys, and more. In each situation, it’s important to take a picture of the defective device as well as any injuries or property damage that occurred as a result. Make sure to save...