Product liability laws were put in place to protect consumers from dangerous or defective products. Under product liability law, product designers, manufacturers and distributors are obligated to make sure that products are safe for public consumption. However, there are times when product designers and distributors fail to thoroughly test their products before they are made available to the public and the ultimate tragedy of a wrongful death occurs. This unfortunate and often times avoidable loss can happen due to a design, manufacturing or marketing defect or a combination there of. 

When consumers are not made aware of the any potential risk associated with a product, product designers, manufacturers and/or distributors can be held liable according to product liability law. Wrongful death product liability claims can be brought as the result of one or a combination of the following:

• Design Defects -Wrongful death liability due to a mistake or oversight in the design of a product, making it dangerous when used as intended or for another reasonable and foreseeable purpose.
• Manufacturing Defects – Wrongful death liability due to a defect in the manufacturing process.
• Marketing Defects – Wrongful death liability due to inadequate instructions or warning labels which could prevent a consumer from either recognizing a defect in the product or understanding how to use the product safely.
• Negligence – Responsible parties had an obligation to provide safe goods for their proposed usage; with reasonable care, responsible parties would have been able to detect the defect in the design, manufacture, or inspection process; Wrongful death occurred as a direct result of a failure to meet obligations prescribed by product liability law. Negligence claims can include: Problems inherent in the design of a product, carelessness in the manufacturing of a product and/or failure to warn consumers of potential dangers with a product. 
• Strict Liability – Wrongful death liability claim against a manufacturer, supplier, or retailer that is responsible for a defective product, regardless of fault or intent.
• Breach of Warranty – A violation of the actual written warranty associated with a product. A defect in the product making it unfit for its intended purpose and resulting in a wrongful death.

If you believe that someone you love has been the victim of a wrongful death due to an unsafe, dangerous or faulty product, let one of our experienced wrongful death attorneys from The Law offices of Leger and Associates review your case. Call us today at 1 (800) 810-2884 to discuss your legal rights or fill out the FREE case evaluation form for an immediate response. We will fight for the compensation you and your family deserve.

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