personal injuries caused by defective products
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Personal Injuries Caused by Defective ProductsA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles
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Injuries Caused by Defective Goods
Manufacturers who sell malfunctioning goods are liable under the Consumer Protection laws applicable throughout the state of California.
Defective products can cause injuries to the user and, if this happens, clients are allowed to seek compensations.
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Client Protection in California
Clients who purchase goods are protected by law if these items are defective or malfunctioning.
Under the California Business and Professions Code, it is unlawful for companies to advertise and/or sell defective merchandise.
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Types of Manufacturing Defects
There are three recognised motives for product defects:
defective design: the product is inherently unsafe or dangerous for general use;
manufacturing defect: the defect occurred while the product was being assembled;
marketing defects: the product was advertised in a manner that didn’t fully describe potential dangers.
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Product Liability Lawsuits in California
A product liability lawsuit will focus on the type of defect and proving that the injury was caused because of an error.
One of our LA personal injury attorneys is able to help you gather the needed evidence to support your case.
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Liability for Manufacturing Defects
According to the law, if a product or any of its components are defective, the manufacturer can be held liable under the Consumer Act.
Individuals injured in an accident caused by a defective product can claim a compensation from the manufacturer or from the distributor, according to each case.
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Proving Fault for Manufacturing Defects
Product liability claims are based on the fact that the manufacturer was negligent and failed to observe the applicable standards for product safety.
In some cases, the producer can be held responsible under strict liability for selling dangerous goods.
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Compensations for Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Monetary compensations are awarded for the injuries caused by using a defective product and for the item’s purchase cost.
A personal injury lawyer can help you negotiate a settlement that will cover all of the expenses associated with the injury.
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Limitations on Product Liability Claims
The State of California imposes a statute of limitations of two years for personal injury claims.
Individuals who have suffered injuries because of using a defective product should commence the legal proceedings as soon as possible.
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Legal Representation for Product Liability Claims
You can contact one of our LA personal injury attorneys for more information about your rights as a consumer and a client.
We can help you negotiate a settlement and, if needed, take the case to court.
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