One of the lawsuits that have seen an increase in growth in recent years is class action product liability lawsuits. When a consumer buys an item, the manufacturer is legally responsible for providing something that works as advertised in a safe manner. However, this is not always the case, and many companies have been caught pushing out low-quality products with obvious design flaws because of negligence or greed. Today, we will discuss the most common product types that are subject to product liability cases.
Common Product Liability Lawsuits
Not all class actions are product liability cases, but a large percentage of them are. Signing up or adding your name to a class action is a quick way to recoup some of the initial cost spent on a faulty product. Keep an eye out for cases that fall into the following categories.
Medical Devices: It may be scary to think about, but many medical devices are shipped out across the country with potentially life-threatening defects. Most commonly, medications or devices that influence hormonal balances, such as birth control or incontinence medications, can have unforeseen and harmful side effects. Manufacturers also issue product recalls for faulty items like masks and medical equipment if they fail to meet their stated preventative goals while in use.
Electronic Devices: Electronic devices are ubiquitous in every household across the nation, which means many of these products are bound to have flaws or issues. Electronic devices that are recalled or subject to product liability cases often have glaring safety concerns, such as overheating or fire risks. Many of these products are far-reaching and used by millions of Americans, meaning you or someone you know might be affected the next time a major product has a significant design flaw.
Automobiles: Automobiles have a considerable amount of complicated parts built into them, and each one of them has a very specific purpose that is crucial to the safe operation of the vehicle. Product liability cases for automobiles often involve a part, such as a brake pad or airbag, that was included in the final design of a car and sent to dealerships around the country. In these scenarios, the recall can be enormous and take hundreds of thousands of vehicles off the road. Risking continued use of these automobiles can add significant risk to you and your family. Cursory online searches will show you that car manufacturers are sending out recalls for cars on a routine basis.
Home Appliances: Home appliances are used daily in most households and are put under stress regarding enormous power usage. The failure of critical parts in a washer, dryer, stove, or fridge can cause fires and endanger the lives of an entire household. Handheld appliances, such as hair dryers, are also prone to product recalls. If you had an experience with a malfunctioning appliance, you should investigate whether or not the malfunction was part of a more significant trend. Appliance failures are costly and dangerous, and manufacturers should be held responsible for any damage caused.
Product liability lawsuits can arise from any product on the market, either professional or consumer. Whether your injury was caused by a design defect, a manufacturing flaw, or misleading advertising, you may have a case and deserve compensation. If you feel a defective product has injured you, call the personal injury attorneys at Probinsky & Associates.
We can discuss your case and determine the best path moving forward.
