Product liability law is based on the principle that designers, manufacturers, and distributors of commercial products are responsible for the safety and quality of those products. When they fail in this responsibility, and a serious injury is the result, legal action, such as a personal injury lawsuit, is justified. Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C. in St. Louis can provide the right product liability attorney to represent Missouri and Illinois residents who have fallen victim to the dangers of defective or unsafe products.

Product liability victims in St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, as well as Madison County and St. Clair County in Illinois, realize that our attorneys’ ultimate goal is to make sure that each of our clients benefits from the satisfactory resolution of their injury claim. We are confident in our ability and determined in our purpose.  Call our law firm today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online.

• What Makes a Product Defective
• Defective Product Litigation

 

What Makes a Product Defective

Three major factors generally contribute to the production of a hazardous defective product:

1.  Design Defect
When a product is poorly designed – for instance, a toy for young children using many small removable parts – it is a defective product. Designers are responsible for taking into account all reasonable potential uses for a product and designing accordingly, with safety foremost. If they have not done so, a defective product attorney may be able to litigate on your behalf.

2.  Manufacturing Defect
Shoddy manufacturing practices also contribute to defective product injuries. Malfunctioning assembly-line equipment, unsafe materials, and other hazards lead to personal injury and illness. This has been the case, for instance, with defective tires and other auto parts. Your defective product lawyer will investigate manufacturing practices when constructing a case.

3.  Insufficient Labeling
Some products are inherently dangerous if misused, such as defective pharmaceuticals. For these products, labeling and packaging standards require that they should be labeled clearly as hazardous, with clear directions for use. Failing to adequately label and instruct qualifies as a defective product violation if it causes injury. Your attorney will be able to give more specific details.

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Defective Product Litigation

When a defective product causes an injury, your product liability attorney can step in to claim recompense. Defective products cause property damage, illness, injury, and death. Those who profit from producing and distributing these products must be held accountable when they fail to meet acceptable standards.

At St. Louis-based personal injury firm Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C., a seasoned injury attorney is waiting to handle your case. If you, or someone you love, in Missouri or elsewhere, have been harmed by a dangerous or defective product, we can help.

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Contact a Product Liability Lawyer

Our product liability attorneys consistently demonstrate our dedication to helping clients obtain appropriate compensation for their injuries. With experience, ingenuity and expertise, Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, P.C.’s product liability lawyers can help you recover for the harm you've suffered. Among the communities we serve are St. Louis, Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Clayton, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, MO, and throughout Alton, Belleville, Madison County and St. Clair County, IL.  Call our law firm today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online to discuss your case with experts.