New Haven Product Liability Lawyer

New Haven Product Liability Attorney

Every day, people use helpful products as part of their lives; however, defective and dangerous products result in accidents and serious injuries that can be avoided. If you or a loved one was harmed by a defective product, a New Haven product liability lawyer can bring a claim to get you the recovery you deserve. Product liability cases are often complicated, and it’s important to consult an attorney with experience handling such cases.

Product liability cases can be brought against many parties, including the manufacturer, distributor, supplier, and retailer of a defective product. An attorney can help determine which parties are responsible for your injuries and answer any questions you might have.

Connecticut Product Liability Cases We’ve Handled

A personal injury attorney with experience handling defective product cases can work on your behalf. An attorney can address claims involving:

• Automobiles
• Airplanes
• Children’s product
• Drugs
• Food and beverages
• Heating equipment
• Lawnmowers
• Medical devices
• Snowblowers

This list is not exhaustive, and an attorney with knowledge of the relevant Connecticut product liability laws can address whether your claim against a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, or retailer of a defective product can prevail.

Definition of a Defective Product

Product liability happens when companies cause or allow dangerous, defective, or unsafe products to be available for people to purchase. A manufacturer, distributor, supplier, or retailer is responsible for the quality of the products placed into the exchange of goods.

Products are typically considered defective in three different ways:

• Design defects – you may argue a product was defective from the start, and a flaw in the underlying design might be the reason it is dangerous to users. Your attorney may argue that the original manufacturers should have been aware of the flaw and resolved it.
• Manufacturing defects – you might argue that the product doesn’t work as intended. For instance, if a part is missing or its components were arranged incorrectly. Electrical items that are affected by manufacturing defects are particularly dangerous.
• Labeling or marketing defects – a product may contain dangerous chemicals or be a choking hazard, and the manufacturer failed to provide proper notice. You may argue that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the defective design and that traditional use of the product could have led to an injury.

An attorney can help demonstrate that proper inspection of the product likely would have revealed its inherent danger and can assist you in your pursuit of a product liability case.

A Product Liability Attorney Can Assist With Your Case Recovery

If you sustained any injuries or harm due to a defective product, an attorney can help in the following ways:

• Working side-by-side with any necessary professionals to prove the product contributed to your sustained injuries
• Investigating how the product caused your specific injuries
• Collecting evidence to prove the product was defective, showing a product might have been poorly conceived or even negligently manufactured
• Determining whether anyone else was harmed by the same product before or after you
• Conducting any necessary research to determine if the product involved in your case was previously recalled or involved in any prior litigation that could suggest that the product was dangerous and likely to cause injury
• Communicating with attorneys representing the other parties, as an attorney can handle any communications while you focus on your recovery

Product liability cases can be complicated and typically require both the skill and knowledge of an attorney who is familiar with defective product law. Our local attorneys have extensive experience handling cases just like yours and can use all available resources for your claim. Your initial consultation with our experienced product liability team will be confidential and at no cost to you.

FAQs

Q: What Is the Product Liability Law in Connecticut?

A: In Connecticut, there’s limited liability for manufacturers who can allege another company is at fault for a product defect. Also, as a modified comparative negligence state, a victim’s compensation can be reduced if they are determined to be partially to blame for the incident that caused their injuries. Plaintiffs can’t recover when they’re more than half to blame for causing an accident.

The deadline to file a product liability claim is three years following an injury due to a defective product, which starts from the date you discovered the injury or reasonably should have discovered it.

Q: Who Is Liable for Defective Products?

A: In Connecticut, distributors, manufacturers, and vendors can be responsible for defective products that cause injury and damages. In general, if you were hurt due to a defective product, you can file under the Product Liability Act. You can file a product liability claim against any of the aforementioned parties if you sustain injuries or damages because of a defective product. This is true even if you borrowed a defective product from a friend or family member.

Q: Can You Contract Out of Product Liability?

A: Yes, parties can limit product liability by contract; however, courts likely won’t enforce contracts that don’t offer a remedy for injured parties. Manufacturers can include limited liability defenses in their contracts, such as:

• Warranty disclaimers and limiting losses to certain losses
• Requiring rapid notice of the product defect
• Limiting remedies available to consumers
• Limiting the amount of damages for the company

Connecticut does not allow manufacturers to make consumers waive their strict liability claim rights by contract.

Q: What Types of Damages Can You Recover From a Manufacturer of a Product?

A: You can recover both economic and non-economic damages in a product liability case. Economic damages often include current and future medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. You can seek non-economic damages for pain and suffering, as well as any additional compensation your attorney might seek on your behalf.

The Dolan Injury Lawyers, PLLC, team has successfully handled many product liability cases. If you have a product liability claim, please take the time to call our New Haven legal team to set up a consultation and initial case evaluation. Contact us right away and take the first step toward rebuilding your life.