Products Liability and Defective Products

Manufacturers and sellers are liable for injuries caused by their products if those products are unreasonably dangerous or defective.  A defect can occur in the product's design, materials, or lack of warnings or safety features.  For example, a ladder that is unsafe to use at certain angles must contain warnings or instructions as to its use.  If it does not contain such information and a person is injured by using it in a foreseeable way, the manufacturer and seller will be liable without proof of any specific negligent action.  Likewise, if the ladder was made of material that was not strong enough to hold an average size person, the manufacturer and seller would be liable for injuries caused by its collapse.  Those who put products into the stream of commerce impliedly warrant that those products are reasonably safe when put to a foreseeable use. 

If you are injured due to the failure of a product to perform as expected, or due to the lack of warnings or safety devices, you need an attorney who can gather evidence of a product defect and prove it at trial.  While most cases settle before trial, the attorneys at Sam C. Mitchell & Associates prepare all of their cases as if they were going to trial.  In that way, they get the best possible settlements for their clients. 

Holding to a higher standard

When you are injured due to a dangerously defective product, you can count on Sam C. Mitchell & Associates to investigate and explore all of your options.  Contact us today either through our convenient online form or call 1-888-899-1458.  Begin your road to recovery now.  We offer free initial consultation and you pay us only if we succeed in getting you the compensation you seek.

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