In today’s online marketplace, more sellers are able to get their products into the hands of consumers faster, making it a highly competitive marketplace. In the effort to be the first to market or to receive part of the market share for a particular product line, companies may sometimes skip steps to ensure that their products are safe for consumers to use as intended. Companies may fail to conduct appropriate testing to determine the potential risks of using their product. Many products are made without proper oversight of the production process. The rush to sell more products has led to an increased number of defective products and injuries resulting from them.
If a defective product injured you or a loved one, you can discuss your situation with a caring Oklahoma City product liability lawyer. We have built the Oklahoma Injury Law Firm on a commitment to provide the highest levels of legal representation to every client. We offer free initial consultations to prospective clients to discuss their legal rights and options. Contact us today at (405) 310-8800 to schedule yours.
Why Choose the Oklahoma Injury Law Firm as Your OKC Products Liability Attorney?
Product liability cases are often complicated. To recover compensation, you must be able to show what went wrong during the manufacturing or design process that resulted in your injury. This often requires gathering strong evidence and hiring expert witnesses who can explain how your injuries arose. Oklahoma Injury Law Firm can help deal with these complex issues and fight for the compensation you deserve. Our firm is backed by:
- Experience: Our OKC products liability lawyers have over 45 years of combined experience handling Oklahoma personal injury cases. We have handled numerous cases involving car accidents, wrongful death, and product liability. You can trust that we can capably handle every aspect of your case.
- In-depth knowledge: Our personal injury attorneys practice law in Oklahoma, work in the Oklahoma court system, and use the laws in our state to recover fair compensation for our clients. We know how to build successful claims.
- Results: Our firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We prepare every case as though it were going to trial, allowing us to negotiate from a position of strength.
- Focus: Our Oklahoma City products liability lawyers only take personal injury cases. Our sole mission is to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions.
- Strong communication: Each case is handled by a team of attorneys and staff, allowing every client to receive the personalized attention they deserve.
We can discuss more about how we can help when you call for your free case review.
What Is a Defective Product?
Everyone who puts their product into the stream of commerce has a responsibility to consumers to ensure their products are safe to use as intended. If someone is injured by using a product and suffered harm as a result, they may be able to take legal action to seek compensation from the at-fault party.
Common Types of Product Defects
Product defects generally fall into one of the following categories:
Design Defects
A design defect occurs when an inherent flaw in a product’s original design makes it unreasonably dangerous to use. The product is manufactured according to instructions, so all units are defective. An example of a design defect is one that contains small parts and is marketed to young children when those parts can represent a choking hazard.
Manufacturing Defects
A manufacturing defect occurs when a mistake occurs during the manufacturing process, such as using the wrong screw on a product that causes it to detach unexpectedly. Only a batch of the products is defective with this type of mistake.
Failure to Warn Defects
A failure to warn defect occurs when a product’s packaging or marketing materials do not contain sufficient information about known hazards. For example, a medication may fail to list known side effects.
An experienced Oklahoma City product liability attorney can evaluate your case to determine if you have a viable product liability claim and against whom.
Common Types of Defective Products
Virtually any type of product can potentially be defective. Some of the most common types of defective products that injure consumers and lead to product liability actions include:
- Household goods
- Large appliances
- Small appliances
- Children’s products
- Dangerous pharmaceuticals
- Toxic food products
- Toys
- Hand and power tools
- Vehicles and auto parts
If you think a dangerous product has injured you, contact an experienced OKC product liability lawyer today.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Product Liability Claim?
Product defects can lead to considerable harm. They can cause a person to suffer injuries, which results in expensive medical bills and time away from work. Injured victims may experience considerable pain and suffering and may have to give up their favorite pastimes. Through a product liability action, you can seek compensation for the damages you’ve sustained because of the dangerous product, including:
- Past, current, and future medical bills
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Disability and impairment
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Let our experienced Oklahoma products liability legal team identify the damages you can seek while you focus on your recovery.
Who Is Responsible for My Injuries?
In a product liability claim, you can seek damages from any party within the distribution chain. You could have a claim against the product designers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or others involved with the product. Our experienced Oklahoma Injury product liability lawyers can meticulously review your situation and determine whom you can make your legal claim against.
Contact Our Oklahoma Product Liability Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
If you were injured by a defective product, you deserve fair compensation for what you’ve endured. Oklahoma Injury Law Firm is committed to protecting the rights of consumers and will seek to hold negligent companies accountable for the harm they cause. Our Oklahoma product liability lawyers handle all defective product claims on a contingency fee basis, so we don’t charge for our services unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today online or call us at (405) 310-8800 for a free case consultation.