2 Important Elements Your Product Liability Lawyer Must Prove

As consumers, we trust companies to provide us with products that are safe and effective, and that perform as advertised. While many businesses adhere to these ideals, there are instances in which consumers were seriously injured or otherwise negatively impacted by a product. When an event as devastating as this occurs, and if the corporation’s insurance… Continue reading →

As consumers, we trust companies to provide us with products that are safe and effective, and that perform as advertised. While many businesses adhere to these ideals, there are instances in which consumers were seriously injured or otherwise negatively impacted by a product. When an event as devastating as this occurs, and if the corporation’s insurance company is not willing to assist the injured consumer properly, a law suit may have to be filed.  A case like this is called a product liability case.  It is important that the lawyer you choose has experience in the area of product liability law.  In such cases, a product liability lawyer should be able to prove two critical elements in order to win. These elements are:

1. The Product Contained a Defect
An attorney should determine through a thorough investigation, that there was something wrong with the product itself. A defect can be a minor imperfection or a catastrophic flaw; what’s crucial is that it was not performing as it was intended.

2.The Defect Caused the Plaintiff’s Injuries
Your attorney should prove to the jury that it is more likely than not that the defective product was the cause of the plaintiff’s injury and future problems linked to the injury.  This can sometimes be established through testimony by a treating doctor or expert in a specific field.

In short, the attorney and the plaintiff need to show the connection between the defective product and the injury sustained by the plaintiff. This is not an exhaustive list, but a foundation for any product liability case. Be sure to hire a competent product liability lawyer who can handle the rigors of a product liability case, like the associates at Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. Give us a call today at (800) 782-8492 to set up a risk-free consultation.

Product Liability Lawyer: Recent Products in the News

Product liability cases seem to make big headlines, probably because as consumers we rely on the media as well as the courts to alert us of any potential hazards in the things we use every day. From automobiles to prescription medications, there seems to be no shortage of bad news. Luckily, a knowledgeable and experienced… Continue reading →

Product liability cases seem to make big headlines, probably because as consumers we rely on the media as well as the courts to alert us of any potential hazards in the things we use every day. From automobiles to prescription medications, there seems to be no shortage of bad news. Luckily, a knowledgeable and experienced product liability lawyer can guide you through the process of seeking compensation from the makers of faulty or misleading products. Here are a few high-profile product liability cases that have been hitting the news recently, as well as what you can learn from them.

One big case you may remember concerns birth control Yaz and its manufacturer, Bayer. Yaz (also known as Yasmin) was prescribed as a contraceptive and used a combination of medications to achieve this effect. Later it was found that one of these medications, called drospirenone, caused a number of harmful and sometimes serious effects. This medication was unique to Yaz, and thus women who had been prescribed Yaz without being warned of the potential complications were entitled to compensation from Bayer.

Another product liability case to hit the news in recent years has to do with those taking medication for low-T, or low levels of testosterone. Studies revealed that men taking a number of different medications were at an increased risk of developing life-threatening conditions, such as blood clots, heart attack, or stroke. As this information may not have been disclosed to the patients prior to the beginning of treatment, such patients may be entitled to certain compensation.

If you have heard some worrying information about your prescription meds, or if you just have questions about how product liability cases are handled, contact the law offices of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. A product liability lawyer from their dedicated team of legal experts can answer any questions you may have. Fill out our contact form to have a representative contact you directly.