If the product is dangerous, the manufacturer is in a better position than the consumer to recognize the danger, and is in a better position than the consumer to pay the costs of any injury that is caused by the product. Therefore, the law of products liability includes an element of strict liability. Which is, if the product is dangerous and causes injury, the manufacturer is responsible for the injuries. The current law benefits consumers. Manufacturers are trying to delete many of the consumer protections in the law.
Products sold in the United States are the safest in the world.
Automobiles, household appliances, construction equipment, and other goods sold to consumers are all constantly being made safer because our civil justice system holds manufacturers accountable for dangerous products. Manufacturers research and include safety measures in products because our justice system requires safe products. The civil justice system has led to improvements in auto safety, i.e. seat belts, water heaters, i.e. warning labels, construction equipment, i.e. backup alarms, and clothing, i.e. fire retardant fabric, to name a few improvements. All rights reserved.