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Hurt In Your Own Home By A Bad Product

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Things are undoubtedly safer for consumers than they used to be. However, people end up being hurt in their own homes all the time. If you have been injured in your home, you should consider making the product manufacturer pay for the damages. To find out more, read on.

A Legal Responsibility

When it comes to using products in a safe manner, the burden is shared by both the consumer and the manufacturer. However, the law places a greater responsibility on the product manufacturer due to the complex nature of designing and bringing products to market. Safe products are not an accident. Most product manufacturers test their products extensively before they sell them to consumers. However, people still end up injured somehow. When a consumer is hurt, they may be entitled to money damages from the product maker.

Consumer Responsibility

Almost all products come with plenty of instructions and warnings about how to use them safely and properly. Consumers that don't abide by the directions for use of the product could be placing themselves in danger. Moreover, if the consumer acted in such a way that they circumvented the safety precautions, they may not be entitled to any compensation. If you or a loved one has been hurt using a product in your home, a personal injury lawyer can evaluate your situation and know whether or not you have a case against the product maker.

Deterred by Disclaimers

Many products come with broad disclaimers that attempt to discourage consumers from taking action after a product injury. If you have been hurt by a product, you should know that the disclaimers included in almost all product literature may not be legally binding. The law allows consumers to take action, if warranted, regardless of any disclaimers. Never allow your doubts about product liability issues to cloud your judgment. Allow a personal injury lawyer to look over the facts of your case and advise you on what to do next.

When Others Are Hurt, Too

If you have been hurt by a household product, medication, or food product, chances are others may also be affected. When many people want to file similar cases against the same manufacturer, the cases may be combined to form a class action lawsuit. Here is what to know about this type of suit:

  • You don't have to be part of the class. You can take action against the manufacturer on your own.
  • Your legal costs are both shared with a class action. That can be helpful but your compensation amount could be lower.
  • When taking on a large company, class actions suits and settlements may be the quickest and easiest way to be compensated.

Don't just ignore the way a bad product has affected you. Speak to a personal injury lawyer to learn more.


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