There are actually several different types of product liability claims. However, they typically fall under one of these umbrellas:
Defective design: the design of the product was flawed, resulting in injury;
Defectively manufactured: the product was poorly, wrongly, or inadequately put together, resulting in injury;
Failure-to-warn: the manufacturer did not include warning labels or correct usage instructions on the product, resulting in injury;
Breach of warranty: failure to provide the warranty of the product, causing it to be defective and leading to injury; or
Defective assembly or distribution: many products have instructions for the retailer or vendor to follow before turning it over to a consumer. Failure to do so can lead to an unsafe product.
Any of these types of claims, among others, may make you eligible for compensation.