Stamford Defective Products Attorney

Defective Products Attorney in Stamford

When you use any product, whether it be a kitchen appliance or a tool, you never expect it to cause you harm, especially if you’re using it as intended. However, defective products are produced and distributed every day, resulting in harm to innocent consumers. 

The Stamford defective products firm Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge understands the difficulties you face after a malfunctioning product causes unnecessary injury. The physical and mental challenges are enough on their own, but the financial burdens can often be too much to bear.

When you’re harmed by a defective product, let us be your allies in your legal battle. Contact us to consult with a skilled Stamford attorney for defective products. 

What Is a Defective Product?

A defective product is an item that, at some point between design and distribution, has suffered a defect. When placed in the hands of consumers, a defective product can cause extensive injury.

Just about any product on the market can be defective. Some of the common defective and dangerous products our firm deals with include:

• Power tools
• Appliances
• Children’s toys
• Vehicles and vehicle parts
• Cleaning products
• Medical devices
• Equipment and machinery

Along with these items, medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can also be considered defective if they cause a patient harm.

Defective products can be household products, but they can also be products used in the workplace, like those found on construction sites.

If you’ve used a product as indicated and have still suffered an unexpected injury, you may have a viable legal claim. A Stamford defective products attorney can provide valuable advice and guidance regarding your case. 

Product Liability Claims

Defective product cases fall under the area of law called product liability. Product liability claims are personal injury cases, as they result in injury to the victim. Product liability law exists to help protect consumers who have been harmed by a dangerous product. 

Generally, there are three major categories of defective products. Determining the type of defect is critical, as it can provide significant answers concerning liability. Your Stamford defective products lawyer can investigate your case to gather pertinent information. 

Flawed Design

Every product begins in the design phase. A product designer takes the time to create a product and refine their design before it is approved and sent to production.

When a product designer creates a faulty product design, the product will inherently have issues, even if it is manufactured properly. Usually, when a product has a flawed design, it is not just one product but rather an entire line of products with defects, meaning there are likely to be more victims. 

Defective Manufacturing

When a product is manufactured incorrectly, even though it was designed correctly, something in the manufacturing phase went wrong, causing it to have a defect. 

A manufacturing defect can be tricky to pinpoint, as these defects can happen at any point in the manufacturing process. These defects usually affect some but not all products in the line, especially if there are different manufacturers. 

Missing Warnings or Instructions

Depending on the product, warnings and instructions are crucial. 

When a product lacks warnings, a consumer may not realize any dangers are present at all while using the product. Additionally, if a product does not have adequate instructions, a consumer may not have all of the information they need to properly use the product in a way that avoids all risks of harm. 

Liability for Defective Product Cases

Liability, as in all other personal injury cases, depends on the party responsible for ultimately causing your harm. Based on the details of your case, liable parties could include:

• Designers
• Manufacturers
• Distributors
• Retailers

A great majority of personal injury claims are based on a theory of negligence, but product liability claims can rely upon other theories, including strict liability or breach of warranty. It is important to determine the proper theory for your case, as this dictates what you need to prove to establish liability.

Among the details you must establish in your case, you must show:

• The product was defective
• The product defect was the cause of your injuries
• You were using the product in the intended manner at the time of the incident
• You suffered injuries and losses as a result of the defective product

When it comes to product liability cases, establishing liability can be challenging. Fortunately, a Stamford attorney for defective products has the right experience and resources to successfully substantiate your claims and prove the opposing party’s liability. 

Potential Compensation for Product Liability Claims

When you’re injured by a defective and dangerous product, you’ll likely face many financial struggles. For this reason, compensation may be available to you to relieve some of the pressure.

Damages for product liability cases depend on the details of your case but could include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost earnings
• Diminished or lost earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Additionally, some victims are eligible to receive punitive damages. Punitive damages are reserved for cases where the defect was the result of the opposing party’s reckless disregard for consumers’ safety. 

Determining the value of your claim is critical to pursue maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Your Stamford lawyer for defective products can calculate your damages and pursue fair monetary recovery on your behalf.