Being injured by a machine or other dangerous product can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Examples of such accidents include being cut by a faulty power tool, suffering burns from an exploding kitchen appliance or being crushed by a malfunctioning piece of industrial equipment. These accidents can lead to various injuries, such as lacerations, burns, broken bones, and even amputations.
The doctrine of strict product liability is a key legal principle that affects the right to seek financial compensation. This doctrine holds manufacturers, distributors and sellers of defective products accountable for injuries caused by those products. An injured party does not need to prove that the manufacturer or seller was careless; they need only demonstrate that the product was defective and caused their injury.
There are three primary types of product defects that can lead to strict product liability claims:
Manufacturers and sellers can also be liable if they fail to recall products they know to be unsafe. If a company becomes aware of a defect that poses a risk to consumers and does not take appropriate action to recall the product, they can be held responsible for any resulting injuries.
Victims injured by defective products may be entitled to various types of damages, including:
A skilled product liability attorney can establish the cause of an injury and document all related damages that the victim is entitled to recover.
The attorneys at Feinberg & Alban PC in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts are passionate about helping people injured by defective products get the compensation they need and deserve. Feel free to call us at 617-232-5950 or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation.