Product Liability Injuries
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An injury caused by a defective product can give rise to a number of different legal issues. Was the product faulty as designed, or was it a one-off manufacturing defect? Who can be held liable for injuries caused by a defective consmer product? The manufacturer? The retailer? What about a distributor or re-seller? In this section we'll explain how legal claims work when defective products cause injury, including the special fault rules ("strict liability") that apply in most of these cases.
Product Liability Basics
"Strict liability" rules govern most legal claims for injury caused by defective products. We explain the concept here.
If you've been injured by a defective product, here's what you need to prove in order to get compensation.
A look at common defenses you can expect in response to your product liability suit.
Here's how a warranty (express or implied) can affect your case.
An in-depth look at product defect cases based on "failure to warn."
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