Who is the Defendant in a Product Liability Case?
The defendant in a product liability case is not necessarily one person or company. It may be the: • designer or developer • manufacturer • supplier • distributor • marketer or advertiser • seller • repairer. Additionally, if a case goes to trial, an expert witness likely will be required to prove that the product was actually defective. An expert witness may be able to show that there was a defect in the manufacturing process, an error in design, or failure to provide warning about the dangers of the product. This is an area where an experienced products liability lawyer can answer your questions in detail. If you have been injured by a product that you feel is dangerous, remember these tips: • Of course, seek medical treatment as quickly as possible. An emergency room physician or your personal doctor can prepare a treatment plan for you. • Make notes about how the injury occurred. The more information you can give us, the better able we are to help you. • Keep the product if you bel
