Strict Liability
A product manufacturer can face liability if the manufacturer sells a defective or unreasonably dangerous item. An item is considered “unreasonably dangerous” if it is dangerous beyond uses contemplated by the average user. Products liability claims can also potentially arise from structural defects in the product and lack of safety features. That means, if you were injured by a defective product or harmed by a product while using it for its intended purpose, you may be able to recover damages for any harm you sustained as a result of the using the product. Experienced Southern California defective products attorneys can tell you whether or not you have a viable claim to pursue.
In order to bring a strict liability claim, the product must be manufactured by the defendant, be defective in some way, contain a defect in the product that was the cause of the injury, contain a defect that existed in the product at the time it left the hands of the manufacturer, and not have been subsequently changed or altered.
Warranty Claims
Our experienced California defective product lawyers know that someone who buys a product and finds that the product does not function as promised can sue based on warranty. There are generally two types of product warranties: express and implied.
Express warranties are the kind you receive on a card enclosed with the product, in a user’s manual, or perhaps on the packing of the purchased product. This can also include product descriptions as well as videos, models, or samples used to market and sell the product. Implied warranties can arise if promises are made to the buyer by the merchant selling the product. If a merchant sells a product to a buyer and subsequently promises the buyer that the item can be used for a specific, even unintended purpose, then the merchant can face potential liability for making an implied warranty. Merchants can also face liability for a product they are selling by implicitly warranting that the item is fit for the use that the average reasonable consumer would purchase the item for.
Our Southern California defective products lawyers have a proven track record of success in products liability cases and can help you get the compensation you need and deserve. Manufacturers are responsible for the products they produce. If you or a family member has been injured due to a defective or unreasonably dangerous product please contact our Los Angeles area products liability lawyers for a free case review.
Call 877-742-5290 to have your case reviewed by an experienced Southern California product liability attorney in the Los Angeles area today!