Overview
Although injuries caused by defective products may seem quite insignificant, it would be surprising to know that in 2003, about 60 million products had to be recalled due to their inherent problems. It is seen that most of the victims of such defective products are children and the accidents caused may be serious or even fatal. The scope of defective products may also be extended to those products that are used in automobiles, public utility systems etc. Ill-designed products that are used for public convenience may cause injuries to many people, and so attracts more penalties from the authorities.
Common injuries caused due to defective products
A variety of mishaps like choking with toys, gadgetry explosions that causes scars, burns etc, electric shocks, major accidents that may involve many innocent people, emotional trauma associated with the loss of property, time and money etc., are some of the common issues associated with defective products.
Who is responsible for injuries sustained due to defective products?
The The law entitles the owners of defective products to sue the manufacturer for damages. Similarly, innocent bystanders who may have been affected by the injurious product can also sue the manufacturer for the bad quality of the product. Similarly, all the agencies involved in the manufacture and distribution of the product like the manufacturer, distributor, dealer can also be sued for the damages caused. There are many legal provisions under which the manufacturer may be sued. There are various agencies that take care of product quality, as well as complaints arising out of them.
How can I get immediate legal help with defective products?
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