Product Liability in St. Louis

What is product liability?

A person should be free of harm or danger when using a product as designed or when following directions for its use. However, if a company puts a dangerous product on the market that has a critical design flaw, the users can become injury victims through no fault of their own. In the United States, people selling consumer products such as manufacturers, designers, retailers and wholesalers are legally responsible for making sure the products are safe to use.

When seeking to establish legal liability for a defective product that harmed a user, there are four ways that a company, manufacturer or distributor can be accountable:

False advertising

This occurs when advertising and marketing claims lure a person into believing the product is safer than it really is.

Strict liability

If a person can provide the their injuries were due to a defective product, then the product's manufacturer or seller can be held accountable, even if they were not directly at fault.

Warranty breach

A company can be guilty of a breach of warranty when they refuse to honor a stated warranty promise.

Negligence

When a company creates an unsafe product, or does not obey standard safety regulations when designing, producing, marketing and selling the product, they can be guilty of negligence. Negligent behavior can stem from either deliberate or unintentional actions on the part of those developing the product.

Product Liability Claims in St. Louis

A St. Louis personal injury lawyer is available to review your situation and provide you with legal counsel regarding the pursuit of a claim against a company that created a defective product and caused injuries. Our lawyers are dedicated to assisting those hurt by a company's negligent behavior and will work tirelessly to protect your rights throughout the claims process .

Contact a St. Louis product liability attorney for legal representation in cases of injury, illness or loss of life from a dangerous product.