In most personal injury cases, you need to prove that the person or entity that you’re alleging caused the injury was negligent, and that because of that negligence, you or your child suffered an injury that resulted in economic and/or noneconomic damages. Negligence is the failure to act with proper care. In product liability cases, however, the legal doctrine of strict liability applies. In essence, this means that you don’t have to prove negligence. You only need to prove that:
The product contained a defect that caused it to be unreasonably hazardous.
You or your family member used the product for its intended purpose, and it was not altered from the condition it was in when it was purchased.
You or your family member sustained injuries while using the defective product.
You or your family member suffered demonstrable damages as a direct result of using the product.
With the help of an experienced Birmingham product liability lawyer, you can claim compensation for your damages through a strict product liability suit in a civil action against the manufacturer, designer, packager, wholesaler, retailer, or anyone along the production and distribution chain. If a defective auto part caused your injury or the death of a loved one, get legal representation from our experienced Birmingham auto defect lawyers to seek compensation from the liable party.