Products can prove defective through:
Defective design: A defectively designed product is inherently dangerous because of flaws in its conception. For example, a children’s toy made to have small parts that pop off, posing a choking hazard to small children, contains a defective design.
Defective manufacturing: A product could have a safe design, but something might go wrong during its production that makes it unsafe. For example, a batch of over-the-counter painkillers could be contaminated with another substance that makes people sick.
Missing or inadequate warning label: Some products are safe when used as directed but dangerous if used in other ways. Manufacturers must label their products with clear, unambiguous safety warnings informing consumers of potential risks. For example, household cleaners often come with a label warning people not to consume them. Painkillers often direct users not to take more than a specific amount within one 24-hour period.
Our attorneys serving Augusta can listen to your story, investigate the product that injured you, determine whether you have a valid case, and, if so, which type of product liability case you have.