When Dangerous Products Cause Serious Injury
Businesses that profit by designing, manufacturing and distributing consumer products have an obligation to ensure that their products are reasonably safe to use. If you or a loved on suffered serious injuries because of a defective product, our lawyers have the experience and skill to help you recover the compensation you will need.
The personal injury trial attorneys at Kiel & Trueax, LLC, are among the most experienced in the Denver, Colorado, region. Our clients deserve our best, and we fight to gain the maximum compensation for every client, every time. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer at Kiel & Trueax, LLC, call 720-256-2438 or contact our offices online.
Defective Product Liability: What Goes Wrong
When a defective product causes a serious injury, the dangerous defect can usually be traced to one of three elements:
- Failure to Warn: if a product is inherently dangerous because of its function, it must include warnings and instructions regarding how to properly use the product. Without those warnings, any injuries caused can be considered the fault of the manufacturer.
- Defective Manufacture: if the product is normally safe but catastrophically malfunctions because of a defect in the manufacturing process, then the manufacturer can be held liable.
- Defective Design: if a product has a faulty design that causes it to be dangerous, especially if the danger isn't immediately apparent, then the designer and manufacturer of the product can be held liable. One historical example of this is an auto defect associated with the Ford Pinto. The Pinto's gas tank was so close to a bolt in the rear bumper that a rear end collision (even at low speeds) could cause the car to catch fire and burn rapidly.
Dangerous Equipment at Work
If you were injured by dangerous equipment in the workplace, you can file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of that equipment in addition to receiving normal workers' compensation benefits.
Attorney John W Trueax has more than 25 years of experience handling workers' compensation claims in conjunction with product liability lawsuits. Because of this niche focus, he is one of only a few attorneys who know how to handle the unique legal issues you now face.
If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss a product liability claim with a lawyer at Kiel & Trueax, LLC, call us today at 720-256-2438 or contact our offices online. We are ready to help.
