Product Liability

Defective products

What makes a product "defective?
A product is defective if it is unreasonably dangerous to the user of the product because of the defective design or inadequate warnings of the dangers associated with the use of the product.

When am I able to collect damages for injuries I received from a defective product?
A consumer who is injured by a defective product has a right to collect damages from the seller or manufacturer of the product. Injuries from defective products often occur at work. If you are injured at work by a defective product, you are entitled to collect both Workers' Compensation benefits and other damages from the seller or manufacturer of the defective product that injures you. In addition, you may also be able to collect punitive damages.

Toxic exposure

When am I able to collect damages for injuries I received from exposure to toxic substances?
If you are injured because of exposure to toxic substances, you may be entitled to recover damages from the seller or manufacturer of the substance. Many of these type injuries occur at work. If you are injured at work by exposure to a toxic substance, you are entitled to collect both Workers' Compensation benefits and other damages from the seller or manufacturer of the substance. In addition, you may also be able to collect punitive damages.

Likewise, companies that contaminate the groundwater with toxic substances are liable for the damages caused, including personal injury, property damage, and punitive damages.