Understanding product liability claims: The three basic categories

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Ever bought a product that the manufacturer claimed was fine but is actually not? Did a product cause injury or harm to you or your family? If so, then you can sue for a product liability claim.

There are three categories of product liability claims:

Defectively manufactured products.

These are products that are flawed because of some mistake or error in manufacturing them, such as fabrication machine problems or part installation problems, so much so that they cause harm to people who use them. Instances include a TV that exploded due to faulty wiring, cracked chains on bicycles, cellphone batteries that explode during prolonged use, tainted medicine, and broken condoms.

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Defectively designed products.

These are products that are faulty by design and not because of faulty manufacturing process. Examples include a car with a gas pedal that sticks, a children’s toy with sharp edges, and a phone that dies after just an hour even without use.

Failure to provide enough warnings or instructions.

Manufacturers will be liable should they fail to provide enough warnings or instructions on how to properly use their product, as improper product use due to missing warning labels or instructions can lead to accidents.

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Knowing these categories can help you and your lawyer find out whether you have a case or not and what strategies your lawyer needs to use.

Atty. Evan Granowitz of Wolf Group LA is a highly respected lawyer who specializes in civil litigation. This website provides more information on civil litigation cases.