Legal Protection From Dangerous Products
The United States has extremely strong consumer protection laws. Stringent federal safety guidelines are in place so that consumer products — including household tools, automobile components and children's toys — meet safety guidelines.
Nevertheless, every year countless people are injured or killed by dangerous or defective household products, through no fault of their own. When such accidents happen, what legal recourse does the injured person have?
Products Liability Lawsuits and Consumer Products
"Product liability" is legal terminology that describes the legal duty of a manufacturer to make sure the product is safe for its intended use. In a product liability lawsuit, the plaintiff claims financial compensation for an injury that could have been prevented if the company had designed, manufactured and tested its product with due regard for safety concerns.
Product liability lawsuits also arise when an injured person claims that the product lacked a specific warning about possible danger.
What Type of Consumer Products Are the Targets of Product Liability Lawsuits?
There are a wide range of consumer products that fall prey to products liability lawsuits:
- Dangerous toys, including toys decorated with lead paint — leading to lead poisoning in children
- Household tools, such as lawnmowers and power saws, designed without proper safety guards or sold without adequate warnings
- Automobile components, such as airbags and seatbelts, that fail instead of providing extra protection in the event of a car accident
- Infant car seats and other child care products
Andrew L. Weitz & Associates, P.C.:
A New York City Products Liability Law Firm
If you or a family member has questions about a possible products liability lawsuit based on a dangerous consumer product, get early legal advice from a professional and reputable personal injury law firm.
Andrew L. Weitz & Associates is a well-known New York City law firm. We have achieved repeated recognition in the legal community for our ability to construct strong personal injury cases, including product liability lawsuits. Our past successes demonstrate the ability of our attorneys to evaluate complex medical and engineering issues and to vigorously pursue compensation for those who have been wrongfully injured.
Learn More About Our Law Firm and About Products Liability Lawsuits
To schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers, call 866-647-9094 or 212-203-4862, or send us an e-mail.
Via the Information Centers on our Web site, you will find additional general information about personal injury lawsuits and about products liability lawsuits.
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