Product Liability Archives - Buitrago & Associates, PLLC https://webringyoujustice.com/faq_category/product-liability/ New York & Long Island Personal Injury Lawyers Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:32:42 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 I received notification from a law firm that I may be part of a class eligible to receive compensation for injury from a defective product, should I join the class action suit? https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/i-received-notification-from-a-law-firm-that-i-may-be-part-of-a-class-eligible-to-receive-compensation-for-injury-from-a-defective-product-should-i-join-the-class-action-suit/ https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/i-received-notification-from-a-law-firm-that-i-may-be-part-of-a-class-eligible-to-receive-compensation-for-injury-from-a-defective-product-should-i-join-the-class-action-suit/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:32:42 +0000 https://webringyoujustice.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=1976 When a product causes widespread injury to its users, class action suits is often initiated by a group of plaintiffs. When contemplating whether or not to join this class of harmed users, be sure to consult a personal injury attorney because doing so may compromise some of your rights. Our law firm can help evaluate [...]

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]]> When a product causes widespread injury to its users, class action suits is often initiated by a group of plaintiffs. When contemplating whether or not to join this class of harmed users, be sure to consult a personal injury attorney because doing so may compromise some of your rights. Our law firm can help evaluate your case and advise on the best course of action.

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]]> https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/i-received-notification-from-a-law-firm-that-i-may-be-part-of-a-class-eligible-to-receive-compensation-for-injury-from-a-defective-product-should-i-join-the-class-action-suit/feed/ 0 What is the most common defense used by manufacturers to avoid liability in defective product cases? https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/what-is-the-most-common-defense-used-by-manufacturers-to-avoid-liability-in-defective-product-cases/ https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/what-is-the-most-common-defense-used-by-manufacturers-to-avoid-liability-in-defective-product-cases/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:32:08 +0000 https://webringyoujustice.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=1974 In many cases, manufacturers will argue that the user misused the product and, as a result of this incorrect use, injury ensued. This defense may be valid in many cases, however, it is the manufacturer’s duty to provide notification of intended use and warn of dangers of misuse. If these warnings were not expressed on [...]

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]]> In many cases, manufacturers will argue that the user misused the product and, as a result of this incorrect use, injury ensued. This defense may be valid in many cases, however, it is the manufacturer’s duty to provide notification of intended use and warn of dangers of misuse. If these warnings were not expressed on the product prior to use, the defense may not hold as much weight in court.

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]]> https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/what-is-the-most-common-defense-used-by-manufacturers-to-avoid-liability-in-defective-product-cases/feed/ 0 I was injured when using a hair dryer. If I decide to seek compensation for my injury, who can be held liable for my injury? https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/i-was-injured-when-using-a-hair-dryer-if-i-decide-to-seek-compensation-for-my-injury-who-can-be-held-liable-for-my-injury/ https://webringyoujustice.com/faq-items/i-was-injured-when-using-a-hair-dryer-if-i-decide-to-seek-compensation-for-my-injury-who-can-be-held-liable-for-my-injury/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:31:35 +0000 https://webringyoujustice.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=1972 In most cases, the manufacturing company is held liable for injuries caused by defective products. However, depending on the nature of the case, other parties may be held fully or partially liable. For example, if your product was repaired by an individual independent of the manufacturer, the repair technician may be held responsible. In other [...]

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]]> In most cases, the manufacturing company is held liable for injuries caused by defective products. However, depending on the nature of the case, other parties may be held fully or partially liable. For example, if your product was repaired by an individual independent of the manufacturer, the repair technician may be held responsible. In other cases, the retailer of the product may be liable. To determine who is liable, you should contact an attorney who specializes in product liability matters.

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