Product Liability Accidents
Product Recalls, Product Accidents and Product Liability
The Product Liability Accidents Resource Center features comprehensive, useful information for victims of defective product accidents, dangerous drug accidents, food poisoning, or medical device accidents. The verdicts, settlements, and class action watch and official links to helpful websites are among the many valuable resources available for site visitors who want to learn more about product liability.
If you have been harmed by a dangerous or defective product, you may be able to recover damages. Fill out the free product liability accident case evaluation form today and receive a prompt response from a qualified lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Product Liability and Product Recalls
- What is product liability?
- What is a product recall?
- How much will it cost me to file a product liability claim?
- What resources are available for product recall research and information?
- How do I report a dangerous product?
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What is product liability?
A consumer product can cause or contribute to injuries and other losses. If a product is flawed or its maker fails to adequately warn consumers about possible risks, parties in the "production chain" of the product-from design to repair-can be held accountable for all resulting losses and injuries. Submit your product liability claim.
What is a product recall?
A product recall occurs when a product is found to be harmful or otherwise dangerous to consumers. It can relate to any number of products from consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics and environmental products.
The product recall may simply indicate a warning to the consumer that some part of the product may be faulty and require replacement or repair. In other cases, the product may need to be returned to the manufacture for complete replacement or refund.
How much will it cost me to file a product liability claim?
Most product liability attorneys take cases on a "contingency fee" basis. This means the attorney does not get paid until you receive compensation for your loss and suffering. When your case is successful, your attorneys will percentage of the total sum you have been awarded. That percentage is generally agreed to ahead of time. Submit your product liability claim.
There may be some costs incurred during the course of discovery and other case-related proceedings. In some cases, the attorney will absorb theses costs. In other cases, the client will be expected to pay as they come up. It is important to speak with your qualified product liability attorney regarding your financial arrangements.
What resources are available for product recall research and information?
Accidents.com provides the most recent recalls directly on our site. The official source however, is The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Recalls.gov
To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a Federal Government regulatory agency, provides recalls.gov as a public service.
How do I report a dangerous product?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Overview
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. Source: www.cpsc.gov.
