ADVOCATING TO PROTECT CONSUMERS WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED BY UNSAFE PRODUCTS

When consumers purchase products, they expect the product will function safely and as intended. Often, manufacturer defects or poor designs can lead to product dangers and result in consumers suffering injury or even death.

Suppose a defective product injured you or a loved one. In that case, you may be able to file a Missouri product liability claim to recover compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, or pain and suffering.

However, proving a product liability case can be challenging and requires the help of a skilled lawyer who thoroughly evaluates your case and determines who should be held accountable.

The Labovitz Law Firm of St. Louis, MO, has extensive experience handling product liability cases and obtaining financial recovery for clients. If you have been injured in a defective product case, contact our law offices, and ask to schedule a free consultation to learn what legal options may be available.

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF PRODUCT LIABILITY?

For a lawyer to win a product liability lawsuit, they must prove that the unsafe product falls under one of the four categories of negligence as outlined by state law.

Under Missouri law, product liability claims fall under one of four categories which are:

HOW DO YOU PROVE PRODUCT LIABILITY?

One of the most important aspects of any product liability case is proving the product was the direct cause of injury, death, or loss of property. An attorney often provides evidence that substantiates the claim, including medical records, police reports, or eyewitness testimony.

Depending on the facts of the case, an attorney must also establish some other vital points that the product’s design was faulty, thereby leading to the victim sustaining damages.

Lastly, a product liability attorney must show that the injury victim exercised reasonable care when operating or using the product. If it can be proven the injury victim misused the product or, in a way, the directions clearly warn against, the case will most likely be thrown out.

In many instances, product liability cases eventually become class action lawsuits. In a class action lawsuit, a few plaintiffs representing an even larger group of individuals who have suffered similar injuries come together to file a lawsuit to try and recover damages.

Due to the complicated legal issues that arise in product liability cases, it is always best to hire an experienced attorney who can determine how to proceed with your claim.

WHO CAN BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS PRODUCT DEFECTS?

Often, defects occur in the manufacturing process that renders a product defective. Manufacturers range anywhere from a small location operation to a large worldwide company.

As the intermediary between the manufacturer and the retailer, the wholesaler may also be liable as the retailer who sells the unsafe product to consumers.

If you have tragically lost a loved one due to wrongful death caused by a product defect, you must allow a skilled lawyer to review your case. Time is of the essence, as families only have three years from the date of the decedent’s death to file a claim.

WHY DO I NEED TO HIRE YOUR PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER TO HANDLE MY CASE?

For this reason, you must hire a product liability lawyer who can fight to help you obtain a settlement that will adequately provide for your medical costs as well as any pain and suffering you may have experienced as a result of your injury.

Our law firm has comprehensive experience handling product liability cases and will act as your legal advocate as your case progresses through the legal system.

Contact the St. Louis law offices of the Labovitz Law Firm at 314-726-1300 and ask to schedule a free case review to learn more about how we may be able to help.