Defective Products
It may be an exploding gas tank, a hand saw without proper guards, or a charcoal grill that belches flames and causes burns on a person.
Defective or dangerous products are the cause of many thousands of serious injuries every year. Product liability refers to a manufacturer or seller being legally responsible or “liable” for harm arising from placing a defective product into your hands as a consumer.
Responsibility for a product defect that causes serious injury or death is answerable by all sellers of the product who are in the distribution chain. Potentially liable parties include the manufacturer, a manufacturer of component parts, the wholesaler and the retail store that sold the product to the consumer.
If a product that is unreasonably dangerous when it leaves the manufacturer causes injury to a user, the manufacturer and often the seller can be “strictly liable” for the harm. This means that no negligence need be proven, only that the product is unreasonably dangerous.
Manufacturers and sellers can also be held liable for failing to adequately warn of the hazards connected with the product’s use.
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Product liability actions are often quite complex and require the assistance of experts. At the Gober Law Firm, we work with the finest experts in their fields, and use our skill and resources to effectively and aggressively prosecute cases involving defective products.
If a defective product injures you, you deserve compensation. Contact us for Personal Injury legal representation at (615) 297-8300 or toll free (800) 634-6237. There is no charge for the initial consultation.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: Remember, the Tennessee Statute of Limitations for personal injury is one year from the date of the event causing the injury. If you do not file a lawsuit by that date your claim may be forever barred.
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