Defective products can cause debilitating injuries, disfigurement or worse. Seemingly innocuous items, such as household appliances, children’s toys and recreation equipment, can be deadly if they malfunction.
Victims of defective products often face overwhelming medical bills. Some cannot return to work, which jeopardizes their financial security.
According to Nevada Statutes, victims of defective products may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party. The liable person or organization could be the designer, manufacturer or vender of the product.
A Las Vegas personal-injury attorney from Ed Bernstein & Associates can evaluate your case and guide you through the claims process. Our firm has been representing the injured for more than 40 years.
Call 702-240-0000 to schedule a consultation. You can also visit https://accident.usattorneys.com/nevada/ to learn more about injury lawsuits in Nevada.
Here are three common causes of product liability claims:
- Prescription Drug Defects
According to WebMD, pharmaceuticals must undergo rigorous tests for safety and effectiveness before they are available to consumers. If drugs do not undergo these tests, or if the tests are poorly designed, then patients can suffer dire consequences. If a drug manufacturer realizes that a medicine is dangerous, then it may recall the drug.
Unfortunately, drug recalls often happen too late. If an individual has already taken the medication and suffered damages, then he or she may be entitled to compensation from the drug’s manufacturer.
- Recreational Safety Equipment
Safety equipment is essential for a multitude of recreational sports. People who engage in cycling, skateboarding, soccer and a range of other activities rely on safety gear to prevent bone fractures, ankle sprains and other injuries. If an item has a dangerous design, or if there was a defect while manufacturing or selling the product, then victims may have grounds for claims against the at-fault party.
- Automotive Malfunctions
Car and motorcycle accidents are leading causes of spinal injuries, brain trauma and death. The majority of crashes result from driver error, but some wrecks happen due to defective parts. If safety equipment malfunctions, drivers and passengers can suffer fatal injuries.
Automotive product liability claims often stem from airbag defects. If an airbag deploys and plastic shrapnel causes injuries, then victims may have grounds for a claim.
In some cases, airbags fail to deploy. In this situation, it is important to know when your airbag is designed to deploy. Most models only deploy in frontal collisions, so if you were in a side-impact accident, then the airbag may not have been defective if it did not deploy.
Malfunctioning seatbelts can also cause fatal injuries. If the belt does not latch securely, or if it will not retract, then it may be defective.
If you or a loved one was the victim of a malfunctioning product, contact a Las Vegas injury lawyer from Ed Bernstein & Associates. We can evaluate your case, talk to witnesses and aggressively fight for the maximum compensation. Schedule a consultation today by calling 702-240-0000
