What Makes a Product Defective

San Francisco Personal Injury Law Firm

Defective products are those that cause injuries to consumers who have read their warnings and instructions, and are using them properly. There are three classifications that the state of California recognizes for product defects. They include:

• Manufacturing defects - these occur at the manufacturing stage of the product when the company neglects to make the product safe for the consumer. This means that product is not safe to use or operate when it is being used correctly. For example, if a consumer is using a blender and the blade comes off the bottom injuring them then it may constitute a manufacturing defect.
• Design defect - This kind of defect means the actual design of the product makes it unreasonably dangerous. Small handles on knives, improper guards on power tools and minimal amounts of guards on car jumper cables are good examples of design defects.
• Marketing defect or misrepresentation - incorrectly labeled products, inadequate directions or false claims about a product capabilities and functions are good representations of a marketing defect. Drug companies are often guilty of this as they neglect to properly label or report side effects of their drugs.

Serious injuries can occur from any of these defects and their negative effects can result in extensive medical expenses and other damages. A San Francisco personal injury attorney can help you file a claim against the company that provided you with a defective product , and other possible negligent parties.

Filing a Claim

Defective products are very dangerous. Serious trust has been placed in their ability to perform safety. Injuries sustained from defective products should be compensated by the negligent manufacturer or distributor. Damages for medical bills, pain, suffering, loss of quality of life and ability to work can be filed against those who provided a faulty or defective product to consumers. Our firm has over sixty years of experience and has been placed on the list of "Top 100 Trial Lawyers". We are dedicated to providing each client with personal legal representation and address the matter of compensation for damages professionally and aggressively.

If you believe that you have been injured by a defective product, then you must contact a San Francisco personal injury attorney to receive experienced legal representation and advice.