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Product Liability
The law of product liability is the area of law that deals with the liability of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of a product for injuries or death resulting from dangerous and defective products. Products subject to the law include food, drugs, appliances, automobiles, medical devices, medical implants, blood, tobacco, and just about anything else that a consumer may use. Today, the law has come to the point where virtually anyone injured by a defective product (defined as a product which is unreasonably dangerous for its intended use) can bring an action for damages against any party in the distributive chain of the product, whether it be the manufacturer, the wholesaler, the retailer or even the maker of a component part.
All of these areas of the product life cycle have an obligation to ensure the products they make and sell are safe for the public. Unfortunately, product designers, manufacturers and distributors will occasionally neglect to rigorously test their products to see that they are acceptable for public sale. If a product suffers from a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a marketing defect (customers are not made aware of a potentially harmful risk), and a person is killed as a result, it is possible to hold the liable party accountable.
An experienced wrongful death attorney can help ensure that your rights are protected. They will research the possible causes of your tragedy and determine who may be responsible.
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