No one uses a product expecting it to break or fail. Nevertheless, defective and dangerous products cause countless serious injuries to adults and children every year.
Luckily, products liability is a well-established area of the law and one that you do not have to navigate alone. At Cranwell, Moore & Emick, P.L.C., our experienced Roanoke products liability attorneys are well equipped to discuss your legal options with you.
Defects in Design, Manufacturing and Marketing
There are several types of product liability cases. With 75 years of combined legal experience, our lawyers are well equipped to handle any kind. Most cases involve one of the issues below:
- Design defects: A design defect is when the manufacturer or producer designs the product so that it inherently functions in an unsafe manner. An example would be manufacturing a ladder with unstable rungs.
- Manufacturing defects: A manufacturing defect occurs when the item was designed well but produced poorly. This can be due to incorrect materials or insufficient quality controls.
- Marketing defects: The manufacturer of a product is responsible for warning consumers of non-obvious dangers. One example would be failing to provide a warning on a household cleaner that tells buyers to wear gloves when using the product.
- Unreasonably dangerous products: Many products, like sharp knives, are dangerous by nature. However, we are all aware of their potential danger and guard ourselves accordingly. An unreasonably dangerous product is an item that can cause unexpected harm or which has risks that far outweigh the benefits.
Consult a Roanoke Defective Products Attorney
Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys by calling our Roanoke, Virginia, office at 540-904-1621 or toll free at 888-635-6304. You can also contact Cranwell, Moore & Emick, P.L.C., by e-mail.
