What Is a Product Liability Lawsuit?
Manufacturers are required to make sure their products have been designed, built and tested and safe for consumer or professional use, prior to making them available to the American public. From design, through manufacturing, packaging, installation and maintenance, manufacturers and their subcontractors and licensees may be held liable for damages in the event one of their products causes an injury or death while used under reasonable circumstances.
If the Product Was Manufactured Overseas
In today's marketplace, the majority of consumer products are manufactured in a foreign country. It may seem difficult to determine who is liable for damages in the event of a serious accident or death. Every product imported for sale in the United States is sold or distributed through a U.S. company or the U.S. subsidiary of a foreign corporation. In most cases, the U.S. entity will be held liable for damages.
If you were injured or lost a loved one while using a defective or dangerous product in New Jersey, talk to an experienced product liability attorney at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy, LLP. We are recognized among the leading names in New Jersey law firms protecting the rights of people injured by defective consumer and workplace products. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of victims of negligence, including significant product liability cases.
Do You Have a Defective Product Injury Claim for Damages?
Product liability cases are complex and often involve multiple-party liability. You may not know whether you have a claim for damages until you understand your rights. Schedule a no-cost case evaluation to discuss your injury or wrongful death claim to discuss the circumstances of your injuries or death of a family member.
- Auto defects such as seat belt and air bag failures, defective breaks, sudden acceleration
- Toys and children's products resulting in injuries from choking, burns, fractured bones, and amputation and suffocation
- Drugs and medical devices such as defective orthopedic products and recalled prescription medicines
- Home appliance injuries such as electrical shock, serious burns and injuries from gas line explosions
- Chemical products such as burns and respiratory problems due to exposure to caustic industrial cleaners and processing fluids
- Power tool injuries from chain saws, table saws, snow blowers, and lawn and garden equipment
- Industrial workplace and construction injuries from power construction tools, air hammers, conveyor and hoist equipment, forklifts and metal processing machinery
What if You Weren't Using the Product According to Instructions?
The courts have ruled that products must be safe when used responsibly and under reasonable conditions for which the product was intended. For example, it is reasonable to expect a child to play with a toy in any manner that provides fun and enjoyment, whether or not using the toy specifically according to its intended purpose or according to playing instructions. The same general considerations may apply to consumer products such as tools. If you were injured while using a product for the intended purpose, in a reasonable manner for safe use, you may still have a legitimate claim for damages under New Jersey product liability laws.
Experienced New Jersey Product Recall Attorney
From offices in Edison, Red Bank and Toms River, our lawyers advise and represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death litigation matters throughout New Jersey. From wherever you are, call our office toll free at 800-398-7018 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free consultation with an experienced Edison product liability attorney at an office nearest to you.
