Product Liability

When a product is introduced into the marketplace and is made available for the public, the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers have a responsibility to make sure the product does not cause harm or injury. If the product was not properly designed, properly manufactured, or if there was a failure to warn about the use of the product, a lawsuit can be filed.  In product liability law, a product is considered anything that is used by or comes in contact with a human being, and includes items that are tangible, intangible (gas), natural (pets), real estate and writings (charts, maps, etc.).

Product liability is an area of personal injury law that deals with injuries or death caused by defective products.  In order to be awarded damages or compensation, one must prove that the product is defective. There are three types of defects that can result in a product liability lawsuit:

Design defect: If the design of the product is flawed, it can lead to dangerous problems for the consumer. These types of defects are inherent, and exist before the product is even manufactured.

Manufacturing defect: Sometimes the product becomes defective during the manufacturing process, but this does not happen often.

Marketing defect: The consumer was not provided with proper instructions or warnings of latent dangers regarding the product.

If a person is injured or killed by a defective product, they may be entitled to monetary compensation for their medical expenses, pain, suffering, emotional distress, loss of physical capacity, and loss of future earnings.

If you have been injured due to product liability in the Long Island area, it is important to speak to a skilled personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with legal options and protect your rights.

The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy have successfully handled numerous personal injury cases involving product liability in the Long Island area. While the outcome of each case varies depending on circumstance, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy are committed to fighting on behalf your personal rights and best interest.

Call the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy at (631) 265-1051 or contact us here.