We want to give you just one example of what can go wrong with products. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries and fatalities associated with television, furniture, and appliance product instability or tip-over events is a major problem. From 2014 to 2016, there were thousands of injuries related to tip-overs:
- 15,000 involved children under 18
- 11,300 involved adults 18 – 59
- 3,600 involved people over 60
When it comes to items that tip over:
- 19,000 involved furniture
- 10,100 involved televisions
- 1,100 involved appliances
Many of these tip-over events happen because a product was designed poorly, leading to the accident.
Many Other Ways
Defective product cases arise in a number of ways:
- Poorly Designed – a product that is poorly designed for the purpose it was made for can cause injuries to the people who use or consume the product.
- Manufacturing Defect – if a product is somehow damaged when it is being manufactured, altering it from its original design, it can malfunction when being used. This can include delivery damage.
- Labeling Problems – manufacturers are required to warn consumers of all possible hazards related to their products. This includes pharmaceuticals being labeled with all side effects as well as the proper dosages.
If something goes wrong with any of the items listed above, the person who made or manufactured the product could be held liable for any damages and injuries caused.
A faulty product can cause seriously harm someone, whether it is something that causes physical trauma or an item consumed that causes an internal illness. This can lead to major medical bills and long recoveries. This could also lead to you missing work and losing income.
What To Do Now
Don’t wait to seek legal assistance after an injury or illness caused by a defective product. These cases can be hard to prove, but the experienced attorneys at the Dante Law Firm are ready to help. When you need a defective product lawyer in North Miami Beach, you can count on our product liability team to secure compensation for your injuries and more. There is no reason you should suffer financially because a company was negligent in their duties. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.