If you have been hurt by a dangerous or defective product in Alexandria, Louisiana, you might be able to pursue a claim for compensation against the manufacturer.
What Product Liability Means
The Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School defines product liability as “the liability of any or all parties along the chain of manufacture of any product for damage caused by the product.” The product could be defective in design or its manufacture. Also, if the manufacturer or supplier knows about latent defects of the product, they can be liable for failure to warn consumers of those problems that might injure them. Let’s say that you want to sue the company that sold you a defective product that harmed you. You will need to prove these things:
- You used a product that the defendant, a commercial seller, sold
- The product harmed you
- The item was defective at the time the defendant sold it
- The actual and proximate cause of your getting hurt was the defect, whether that defect was the design, manufacture, or failure to warn
The primary grounds for product liability claims are negligence, breach of warranty of fitness, and strict liability. These cases are sophisticated litigation. Your product liability attorney can explain these terms and concepts to you.
