When a product is defective, it can injure and kill consumers.  Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that what they sell to the public is safe for consumption or use.  If not, the manufacturer, the designer, and/or the distributor can be held liable for any injuries or deaths that result.  

At The Law Offices of Reese Harvey our investigative team will uncover whether the defect is in the manufacturing or design of the product or in the manufacturer's failure to adequately warn you about the product's potential for danger.  Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation at (561) 691-4511.

PRODUCT LIABILITY FAQs

• What are the different kinds of product defects?  There are three main types of flaws that can make a product defective in the eyes of the law.  1) Manufacturing defects occur when the product was designed correctly, but the defect happened in the manufacturing process; 2) Design defects occur when a product is essentially flawed because of its design; and 3) Failure to warn occurs when a product, although otherwise safe, causes injury because the manufacturer failed to warn the user of its hazards.
• What can I sue for in a product liability lawsuit?  In a product liability case you may be able make a claim for one or any combination of the following legal theories based on your case: 

- Negligence: when a manufacturer or seller is aware of a defect or should have known about the defect based on information known or available to it;
- Strict Liability: when a seller is held responsible for a defective product they sold you that unreasonably threatened your personal safety or the safety of your property;
- Breach of Warranty: when you are injured by a product while you're using it for its intended purpose.

* The answers to these questions are not legal or medical advice and should not be relied upon or used as a basis for any particular course of action.  Feel free to call The Law Offices of Reese Harvey.  We will be happy to answer your questions and explain your rights.