Defective Products

Denver Defective Products Attorney

The area of law known as 'Product Liability' makes manufacturers, vendors, wholesalers, and distributors liable for damages that have been caused by their products. This law exists to protect consumers from being injured, killed or otherwise harmed by dangerous or defective products. Product liability law also serves as incentive for manufacturers to properly test their products before distributing them to ensure that they are safe for the public. As a product passes through distributors and vendors there are various levels of liability depending on the jurisdiction.

Product liability typically involves retail products, but basically applies to anything that is made available for public purchasing. An example of product liability would be a poorly designed car tire that blows out on the freeway and causes an accident. Manufacturers always have the responsibility to make sure their products are safe for consumers.

There are three common types of product liability. The first is defective design. Defective design claims allege that an oversight or mistake in a product's design makes it dangerous when used for its intended purpose. The second is defective manufacture. This claim alleges that a defect occurred somewhere during the manufacturing process. The third common product liability claim is marketing defects. This usually involves inadequate product instructions or warning labels. If a manufacturer distributes a product and does not include sufficient instructions on how to use it safely, they may be liable for damages caused.

If you or someone you know has been injured by an unsafe or failing product, you may have a product liability claim. The attorneys at Rosenthal & Heymann, LLC are skilled Denver personal injury lawyers that have recovered substantial awards for injury victims and their families throughout Denver. Call our office today at toll-free (888) 767-3439 to speak with a qualified product liability attorney.