Manufacturers are responsible for putting products on the market that are safe for public consumption.
What Constitutes a Product Liability Claim?
Manufacturing defects, design defects, and insufficient instructions or warnings could be the basis of a product liability claim.
- Manufacturing Defect: When the product has a manufacturing defect, something in the creation of the item makes it unsafe. For example, the type of plastic used for a specific product might break too easily and not be as sturdy as it claims to be.
- Design Defect: A design defect means that the danger is inherent in the design of the product itself. The company should recall its product and redesign it to be safe for public consumption. A design defect could also be found in the product’s packaging. For example, a children’s toy could be safe for play but packaged using harmful materials.
- Insufficient Instructions or Warnings: A company might manufacture a safe product with no manufacturing or design defects, but there could be insufficient instructions for the product to be used safely.
If you or a loved one has been injured by any of these defects, a Marksville product liability lawyer can help you navigate the legal process, guiding you every step of the way.
