Nobody expects to come home with an item that that can cause harm. With thousands of items available, some are bound to cause serious harm or even death .
From toys to electronic devices to medical equipment , defective products have injured thousands of people . In most of these cases, a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer will be found responsible.
If you have been injured by a dangerous good, an experienced Salt Lake City product liability attorney from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you recover the damages you deserve.
What Damages Can I Recover?
Every case of this type is unique, so it’s important to retain an experienced Salt Lake City defective product attorney. After suffering harm from a poorly designed or defective item, you may be entitled to damages, possibly including the following:
- Medical expenses, including future medical costs
- Lost wages, including future lost income
- Property damage
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
How Is Fault Determined?
Manufacturers, engineers, and designers all have a duty of care to ensure that their goods are safe. If an item is unsafe and causes harm as a result, one or more of these parties may be liable.
Product liability laws are based on these principles:
Manufacturing Defects
These defects occur when an item fails or injures someone due to an error in the manufacturing process or because of hazardous materials that were used.
Design Defects
A design is defective because of issues with the initial conception of the item. If injuries result from a defective design, then the company that conceived it should be liable.
Failure to Warn
Designers and manufacturers have a duty to warn people about dangers involved with using a product , whether in its intended use or any other uses that can be predicted.
A Salt Lake City defective product attorney can help you both determine fault and file a claim for compensation .
Get Help from a Salt Lake City Defective Product Lawyer
If you have been injured due to a defective item, a Salt Lake City product liability lawyer from Craig Swapp and Associates will fight for you.
Fill out the form below or call 1-800-404-9000 for a free consultation. We are here to help you get your life back on track.
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