NJ Product Liability Attorneys
When we purchase a product, we do not expect our safety to be jeopardized by that product. Nevertheless, faulty products can still find their way into our homes. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our New Jersey product liability lawyers have the experience and knowledge to get you the proper compensation for all your product liability litigation needs.
Manufacturers have an obligation to sell safe products that are free from defects. As a consumer, you have the right to certain safety elements when you purchase any sort of product. Product liability laws allow you to feel that you are protected, even if the product you have purchased does pose some sort of hazard to your well-being.
Product liability ensures that all manufacturers, vendors, wholesalers, and distributors sell products to consumers that are safe. Examples of ensuring safety include the use of non-lead paint on children's toys and making sure that products pose no harm to the user when they are properly operated. Product liability laws also require that all goods sold display proper warnings when necessary, such as posting choking hazard notices on items with small parts intended for young children, or properly pointing out in writing the intended use of an item.
Product liability causes of action can take a few different forms. A New Jersey product liability claim can refer to a design defect, in which an item's design is inherently flawed and poses a threat to those who use it. In addition, product liability can refer to a manufacturing defect in which, despite a well-thought-out design, the product is improperly manufactured, thus creating a potential hazard with the item and its intended use. Product Liability can also refer to a marketing defect in which labeling prevents the consumer from recognizing some sort of hidden danger in the product's use, whether it be intended for a certain minimum age of consumer or pose any sort of risk if improperly operated.
If a defect is discovered by the company who produces or manufactures the product, it is that company's responsibility to inform its consumers of the product's defect. The company must do this through either direct correspondence with the consumer or through a governing agency such as the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. Also, if an product poses a potential risk to the consumer after the product's warranty has expired, the company that manufactures the product is still responsible for the risk, provided that risk comes about through normal intended use over an extended period of time. Ultimately, all products must be safe for consumers when those items are properly cared for and properly used.
Whether it's a packaging error, a potentially harmful manufacturing/design defect, or the inability of the manufacturer to properly warn you of a hazard, Lependorf & Silverstein New Jersey auto product liability attorneys and NJ defective product lawyers are here to help. They will help you get the compensation that you rightfully deserve for all your product liability claims.