Product Liability and Manufacturing Problems
Defective equipment can be the cause of minor to severe personal injury. In such cases, you have the right to open a case against the maker of that product to seek compensation for your injuries. In such cases, you have the right to open a case against the maker of that product to seek compensation for your injuries. Determining the root cause of the defect is key to your case. Our lawyers at Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton in Salt Lake City, UT will determine whether the product was defective due to manufacturing, design, or inaccurate labeling. When making a claim against a manufacturer, it’s important that you have a defective equipment injury attorney skilled in the laws and regulations regarding product safety. Below are some common examples of product liability and manufacturing problems and how to begin the process of seeking financial compensation. What Is a Manufacturing Defect? A manufacturing defect is a product that is deemed unsafe based on the way it was constructed during the assembly process. This is often the result of poor quality materials or careless workmanship. To determine whether the product is defective based on manufacturing, it is imperative that you have the original product in hand, along with the instructions. Your lawyer will need to determine that the injury did not happen from negligence on your part and that the product differs from others on the shelf. Showing that the product could have been functional had the correct safety regulations and materials been used during the process are key a successful product liability case. One way to determine whether the product is defective based on manufacturing or design is to ask whether the injury or problem would have occurred had the product been correctly assembled. When a product is defective based on its design, the problem is widespread and will remain no matter how well-assembled it is. Common Examples of Manufacturing Problems Some common examples of manufacturing problems include: Malfunctioning brakes that caused an auto accident Broken frame in a bicycle that caused an accident Improperly sized chains in a swing set that caused an injury Faulty clasp for a child’s car seat that failed to keep the child in place How Product Liability Is Determined The first step involves meeting with one of our lawyers. At your consultation, if possible, bring the product along with the original packaging and instructions. If the injury was the result of a much larger product, provide any pictures. Next, we will begin testing the product and others like it to determine if there were problems with the manufacturing process. We will also begin researching other products made at the same time to determine if other injuries occurred or if this was an isolated incident. Be prepared to answer questions in detail and provide contact information of anyone that witnessed the accident. We work with the best in the industry to assist us with the investigation. Contact Us If you have a defective product that has caused injury or damage to your home, the manufacturer should be held under strict liability to correct the issue. The lawyers at Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton have 50 years combined experience in handling product liability cases and can provide the necessary legal advice. We work diligently with experts in the field to investigate the issue. Contact our office today online or call (800) 898-4878 to schedule your complimentary consultation. No attorney fees are collected until compensation is awarded.
Types of Product Liability Cases
If you have recently suffered an injury as a result of a product, it may be the result of defective equipment. In such cases, our lawyers at Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton can file a product liability case to help you seek maximum compensation from the manufacturer for your injuries. Our personal injury lawyers have more than 50 years combined experience and have handled all types of product liability cases for our Salt Lake City, UT clients. We are fully equipped to handle your personal injury lawsuit. Here, we discuss the three most common categories of product liability cases. Each of our lawyers is not only familiar with these categories, but will help you determine whether you have a valid claim. Before proceeding with your case, they will first need to determine if the product was defective, your injury was the result of the defect, and you were using the product as intended. Manufacturing Defect With a defectively manufactured product, it is deemed unsafe, dangerous, or unfit for use due to an error made during the assembly process. This could be the result of carelessness, poor quality materials, or substandard workmanship. A product with a manufacturer defect must be different from others on the shelf; if it had been correctly made it would have functioned properly. Types of manufacturing defects include: Missing brake pads Poor quality mechanical parts or materials Outdated components Incorrect electric circuitry installation Mismatched, incompatible parts Design Defect While the outcome may be the same with a manufacturing defect and a design defect, a product with a design defect is deemed unsafe due to an error with the overall design. Products with a design defect are dangerous no matter if the manufacturing process is flawless. In this particular case, it must be proven that the entire batch is defective and injuries occurred even though instructions were followed correctly. Types of design defects include: Toys that are a choking hazard for children Products that are flammable or melt even though heat is required Products that are structurally unstable and known for tipping, flipping, or unable to hold the weight limit listed Products with toxic or dangerous substances Cars with mechanical defects, such as airbag or brake failure Warning Label Defect In this case, an injury was caused as a result of the manufacturer failing to include sufficient warning labels or instructions with the product. By law, manufacturers are required to include detailed and specific warnings or dangers for consumers, in addition to instructions for how to use the product. In this type of product liability case, the lawyer must prove that the injury occurred even though the instructions were followed, or that the warning label was incomplete. Examples of warning label defect include: Unclear or incomplete instructions for how to use the product Warning label was inconsistent with the product’s use Incomplete food or medication label Inaccurate expiration date Contact Us If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, please contact our law office today. One of our experienced personal injury lawyers will help you understand your rights and seek legal action on your behalf. You can reach us by calling (801) 370-0505 or filling out our online form to schedule your free consultation.
Auto Accidents and Dangerous Curves
There are roads throughout the state of Utah that are riddled with dangerous curves. Tragically, auto accidents take place routinely on these roads, many of which are in rural parts of the state. In many cases, these accidents occur despite ample signage warning drivers of these dangerous curves and lowered speed limits. Thankfully, however, most drivers pay close attention to these signs and follow the posted speed limits carefully, saving their own lives and the lives of others in the process. While many of the accidents that occur due to dangerous curves are the faults of speeding or otherwise reckless drivers, some are not. Some auto accidents involving dangerous curves are actually the fault of those responsible for designing or maintaining the road. For example, if there is not sufficient warning of a dangerous curve, or if there is no warning whatsoever, there is no way for a driver who is unfamiliar with the road to take precautions as he or she approaches the curve. Likewise, if there are potholes or other defects in the road at the point of the dangerous curve that should have been repaired, but those responsible for maintaining the road failed to make the repairs in a timely manner, a devastating crash may be impossible for a driver to avoid. In such cases, it may be possible for auto accident victims to obtain compensation for their losses and expenses by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties responsible for their injuries. At the law firm of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton, we expertly handle cases involving auto accidents and dangerous curves in and around Salt Lake City, UT. If you or a member of your family has been injured in an auto accident involving a dangerous curve, or if you have lost a family member in such an accident, we have the skills and resources to present the strongest case possible on your behalf. Contact our personal injury law firm today for an evaluation of your auto accident case. Determining Liability in Auto Accident Cases Involving Dangerous Curves The personal injury attorneys of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton have extensive experience in determining liability in highly complex auto accident cases, which cases involving dangerous curves often are. These cases are generally complex because they often involve government entities, which are immune from lawsuits in most cases. However, there are instances in which government entities can be held liable for negligence, and our attorneys are highly skilled at handling such cases. Our personal injury attorneys have had success in handling dangerous curve cases involving: Defective road designs, in which we were able to prove that safer, equally cost-effective designs could and should have been considered but were not. Lack of adequate signage warning drivers of the dangerous curve. Defective materials used in the road or in the guardrail used to protect drivers from running off the road. Poor maintenance of the road. Arrange for an Evaluation of Your Auto Accident Case Today To arrange for an evaluation of your auto accident case, please contact Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton today.
Product Liability Lawsuits Involving Inadequate Warning Labels
When you mention “dangerous products” to most people, chances are that they will think of products that are defective in their design or manufacture. However, products can also be considered defective if they are made publicly available without adequate warnings or instructions that would make clear known potential hazards associated with their use. This can be a particular problem with products that have a wide range of potential hazards that are not necessarily foreseeable, such as defective electronic devices or defective equipment. If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured by a product that did not feature an adequate warning label, or if you have tragically lost a family member due to the use of such a product, you need aggressive legal representation from lawyers unafraid to stand up to even the nation’s largest manufacturers. The personal injury attorneys of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton have extensive experience and a long history of success in handling cases involving product liability and inadequate warning labels in the Salt Lake City, UT region. Our lawyers can provide you with precisely the legal representation you need to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. Please don’t hesitate to contact our personal injury law firm to arrange for an evaluation of your product liability case today. The Obligation of the Manufacturer Whether you are an individual using a consumer product or a worker using a piece of heavy industrial equipment, you have the right to be informed of any known and foreseeable risks of harm associated with the use of that product for its intended purposes. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to: Create a warning label that alerts the user of any foreseeable and known dangers that could be present in the product. Create instructions that inform the user how to avoid these dangers through the safest possible use of the product. If such a warning label and set of instructions are not included with the product, or are not included in such a way that the user could reasonably be expected to read them, then the manufacturer (or, if applicable, seller or other distributor) could be held liable for any injuries or deaths that result from use of the unsafe product. It should be noted that warning labels are not required to be included with every product, although most manufacturers will err on the side of caution. Consumers are expected to employ some common sense in using products, as well. Warning labels are generally required whenever: A product is potentially hazardous when used for its intended purpose; The manufacturer is aware that the product is potentially hazardous; Any potential hazards associated with the use of the product for its intended purpose are not obvious to users Arrange for an Evaluation of Your Product Liability Case To arrange for an evaluation of your product liability case, please contact the law firm of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton today.