What are Product Liability Lawsuits?
February 20, 2009 @ 11:35 PM — by unknown
Product liability is a very wide-reaching area of the practice of law, and requires the expertise of specifically-trained attorneys. A liability lawsuit may be filed after a product causes physical or mental harm, or results in accidental death. Product liability lawsuits may also be brought against a party for failure to fully disclose any and all dangers involved with using the product.
Famous and news-worthy product liability cases typically involve faulty manufacturing of an item, or devastating side effects of drugs in some patients. A product is usually considered liable for an injury or death if the incident is shown to be a direct result of using the product.
Seatbelt manufacturers, automakers, pharmaceutical companies, and toy manufacturers are typically the subject of product liability litigation. Other parties involved in encouraging the use of a faulty product may be held personally liable in these cases as well.
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