Products liability refers to the legal responsibility that manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers have for the injuries or damages caused by defective or unsafe products. When a person is injured or killed by a defective or dangerous product, a legal claim may be available to the injured person.

There are several types of product defects that can give rise to a products liability case:

• Manufacturing Defects: makers of products can be held liable when the product is improperly manufactured or assembled, resulting in a defect that makes it dangerous to consumers or members of the public.

• Design Defects: these exist when the design of a product itself is inherently unsafe or defective, making products of that design dangerous. Even if the product is properly manufactured, it can pose a danger to people due to its flawed design.

• Marketing Defects: these involve failures to adequately warn consumers about potential risks or failures to provide proper instructions for the safe use of the product.

• Breaches of express or implied warranties: when manufactures make promises or representations about their products that are not true, that can lead to a breach of an express warranty. Manufacturers can also be responsible for a failure of their product to meet basic safety standards, known as a breach of implied warranty.

• Negligence by sellers of products: sellers of products, and not just manufactures, can also be liable for injuries caused by the products in certain situations.

If you believe you have been harmed by a defective product, contact the John Taylor Law Firm to consult with an experienced Raleigh products liability attorney about your potential claims.