What happens if I’ve been injured by a defective product?
(back to top) The old adage “let buyer beware” is no longer the rule in the manufacture and sale of goods and machines. Manufacturers and sellers of defective products or products whose labels or instructions fail to warn you of the likely hazards of improper use are responsible for your injury caused by such products. A seller or manufacturer can be sued for negligence or strict liability. Strict liability means that a consumer has the right to not be injured if he uses the product the way it was intended to be used and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, manufacturers will defend their product by claiming improper use, failure to heed warnings or follow instructions, or alterations by the purchaser.
