When Defective Products Become Dangerous

Every day, people are hurt because of defective products. As a result, they may need to seek medical attention, take time off work, or suffer long-term health complications. 

Put simply, a defective product is one that injures or sickens the people who use it as directed. This encompasses any manufactured goods, like furniture or children’s toys, food items or medicine. Legally, manufacturers must ensure that any products they sell to the public are safe for use and can be held liable if they allow a defective product to be sold on the market. Now let’s talk about how to determine if a product that injured you was defective.

Types of Defects

There are three ways that a product can be considered defective:

• • Design defects

• • • A product that is defective because of a problem in the product’s fundamental design. For example:
      • Electronics that easily overheat, 
      • Tools that break under regular use
      • Toys with small parts that children might swallow.

• • Manufacturing defects
    • A product that is defective due to some mistake made during the manufacturing or delivery of the product itself. For example:
      • Furniture that is damaged in transit 
      • Food that is tainted with dangerous bacteria
      • Medicine that gets contaminated with toxic chemicals.

• • False advertising or labeling
    • A product that does everything it is intended to do correctly, but the product is incorrectly advertised or labeled. For example:
      • Electronics that are incorrectly marketed as waterproof
      • Medicine that claims the ability to cure diseases it was not meant to treat
      • Food with undeclared ingredients.

What Should You Do if You Are Hurt By a Defective Product?

If you or someone you love has been injured due to a defective product, your first priority should be to consult a doctor as soon as possible. You should document the product through pictures and videos and keep track of all your medical bills and records. Then, you should speak to a lawyer who has experience handling personal injury claims. They can review your case, and ensure you have the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

If you have been injured by a defective product, contact the Albany-based personal injury lawyers at Dreyer Boyajian. Our experienced attorneys are always ready to assist you, and ensure you get justice for the harm you have suffered. To schedule a free initial consultation at your convenience, give us a call at 518-463-7784 or contact us online at dreyerboyajian.com.