An Example of Product Liability

An Example of Product Liability

 
When a product poses a genuine risk to consumers, it is—in the best of all situations—recalled from the market before anyone is hurt. In July of 2011, for instance, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Adventure Playsets and Swingsets from the market. These products were made of wood that was found to weaken after use. Because they posed a very real fall hazard to the children using them, they were removed from the market and existing customers were asked to contact Adventure Playsets so that they can get a repair set that fixes the issue.

This is an example of how product liability law protects consumers, along with a government agency that enforced the manufacturer’s obligation to their customers. In this example, only one child was claimed to have been injured by the product, but the issue is being addressed and there will hopefully be no more injuries that result from it.

When it Doesn’t Work

There are cases where manufacturers don’t react quickly enough to prevent people from being injured by their products, or from having their property damaged by their products. When this happens, the consumers affected sometimes end up pressing a lawsuit to get damages for their pain and suffering, their property damage and their injuries. The fact that consumers have this option makes it imperative for manufacturers to act quickly when a defect is discovered with one of their products and helps to make sure that consumers aren’t buying goods and services in a market where there is no accountability.

When a product is manufactured in a way that makes it dangerous, the manufacturer may be held liable. The same is true if it is advertised improperly or if it is designed improperly. This obligation on the part of the manufacturer to provide safe products keeps the marketplace trustworthy and, therefore, vibrant.

For more information about product liability lawsuits, you can contact an attorney. A Texas product liability lawyercan make sure that the manufacturer of the products that you purchased is held accountable if they prove dangerous and that you have some recourse to get compensation for your losses. There’s no guarantee that these claims will win a settlement or a jury award, but an experienced and diligent attorney can make sure that you have the best chances of winning your claim against a company that put a dangerous product on the market and injured you.

 


 

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