Bad or Defective Products

Products marketed to the public must be as safe as a reasonable purchaser would expect them to be. If anyone is injured during the use of a product, the seller and the manufacturer may be liable for money damages.

All kinds of products can cause personal injuries. When such an injury is severe and permanent, the victim can sue for compensation under what is termed "Strict Liability."

Strict Liability means just what it sounds like: a manufacturer or seller who places a defective product in the stream of commerce is responsible for any injuries to the users or anyone close to the use of the product, regardless of whether the seller or manufacturer was negligent. The product may be defective in design or manufacture, or it may lack appropriate warnings; if the user cannot understand a warning, the product may also be considered defective.

Many of the safety devices, owner's manuals, and warnings for products today are there because of successful lawsuits against manufacturers. If you have suffered a serious personal injury from using a product, call our office at 845-778-2228 to discuss your legal options.