California Product Liability Law

People generally assume that the products they purchase are safe to use and the manufacturer will include any warnings about possible unsafe uses. When a company creates a product that is dangerous because of some defect in its design, manufacturing, or marketing, an injured party could have what is known as a product liability claim.

Were you seriously injured or was your loved one killed by a defective product in Southern California?  You will want to make sure that you contact the Los Angeles Injury Group as soon as possible.

Three Kinds of Product Liability in California

When a product is defective, it will typically involve one of three kinds of legal claims:

• Manufacturing Defect — This is an error somewhere during the manufacturing process. These types of cases are generally much more isolated and limited to a single product. When a product is improperly manufactured, the manufacturer is subject to strict liability (meaning proof of negligence is not required).
• Design Defect — When a product is improperly designed, legal action has far more potential to become a mass tort or class action lawsuit because a product that is defectively designed becomes dangerous to all users. Thus, multiple people may be injured in the same kinds of accidents caused by the same defects.
• Marketing or Advertising Defect — If a person is injured because he or she was not aware that using a product in a certain way would cause an injury, the manufacturer could be liable for failure to warn or include instructions about a product’s use. Similar to design defects, failure to include adequate directions or warnings may result in mass tort or class actions because multiple people have the potential to be injured by the same error.

Steps to Take After a Defective Product Accident in California

The very first thing any person should do when injured by a dangerous or defective product is to seek medical attention. This is true even when a person does not think he or she was hurt, as some injuries can involve delayed symptoms.

Another vital step to take is to preserve what remains of the defective product. The item needs to be stored in a place where another person cannot access it, but it should not be thrown away.

The statute of limitations for product liability claims in California is two years, which makes it essential for people to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Find a Product Liability Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

If you were severely injured or your loved one was killed by a dangerous or defective product in Southern California, do not delay in seeking legal representation. The Los Angeles Injury Group represents clients all over the greater Los Angeles area.

Our firm will fight to help you recover every single dollar of compensation you are entitled to. You can receive a complete evaluation of your case as soon as you call (310) 954-7248 or contact us online today.