Product Liability In Seattle

1. Product Liability in Seattle Throughout any given day, you probably use dozens of products – things like your car, prescription medicines, home appliances, and tools. These are products that you expect to be reasonably safe. But sometimes, these products can be defective and lead to injury Perhaps the soap you use had a chemical that results in serious illness. Or maybe your car has a defect that increases your likelihood of getting into a crash. Examples of defective products include the faulty GM ignitions, defective Takata airbags, or talcum powder products. Under both national and Seattle-specific laws, manufacturers and suppliers have a duty to ensure their products are safe and suitable for consumer use. Because unsafe products can result in serious personal injury or even death, it is vital that manufacturers take every precaution necessary to guard against potential defects. Common Types Of Product Defects Design defects – These are flaws made during the intentional design of a product. This means all products using the design are unsafe. Manufacturing defects – These defects happen during the product’s manufacturing. When these flaws occur, they make a particular unit or batch of products unsafe Marketing defects – These include improper labeling, insufficient instructions, or a failure to warn of a product’s dangers – including those that may arise from less obvious forms of misuse

2. Quick Facts Ø  Under the Washington Product Liability Act, you have three years from the time you discovered or in the exercise of due diligence should have discovered the harm and its cause. Ø  It is possible that multiple parties can be held liable for an injury caused by a defective product or medication. As an example, consider a prescription drug that has been found to be dangerous. The manufacturer may have known, but so could the company that markets the products, the doctor who prescribed the medication, or the company distributing them. As you can see, product liability cases can get complicated rather quickly. That’s’ why its so important to contact a lawyer as soon after the injury as possible. They can investigate your unique situation and help identify the potentially liable entities. If you become injured due to a faulty product, you may be entitled under the law to hold the manufacturer of the product, the supplier, or a third party responsible for monetary and emotional damages. You may be able to recover compensation to cover the following costs: Medical Bills Rehabilitation costs Lost wages Pain & Suffering §  §  §  §  Hiring an attorney familiar with product liability laws in the state of Washington is the first step towards recovering for your injury. Contact the The Hornbuckle Firm today for a free initial consultation.