Virtually any product can be defective, and you may be shocked to discover the dangerous products lurking in your home, at work, in your child’s school, or even inside your own body. The companies that make and sell defective products can be held financially responsible for the harm they cause, as can anyone along the supply chain. Often, the only deterrent these companies face is being held responsible by injury victims and their loved ones.
Dangerous Products
Examples of the types of products that are often defective leading to injury or death include:
- Medical devices such as hip replacements and implanted defibrillators
- Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications
- Automobiles
- Heavy equipment
- Machinery
- Manufacturing equipment
- Farming equipment
- Commercial trucks and their parts, such as underride guards
- Pet food
- Human food
- Toys
- Other children’s products such as cribs and car seats
- Clothing made of flammable materials
- Clothing that poses a strangulation hazard
- Electronics
- Small appliances
- E-cigarettes
- Lawnmowers
- Safety equipment, such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
- Ladders and scaffolding
- Power tools
- Air tools
- All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Building materials
- Furnaces
- Space heaters
- Batteries in cell phones and other devices
Products that Have Not Been Recalled
Massive recalls make headlines, but a large portion of defective products are never recalled. A recall can certainly help support your claim, in a product liability case, but it is not necessary in order for you to have a strong case and win.
If you believe that your accident or injuries were caused by a defective product, please call the Bismarck dangerous product attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.
