Product Liability
If you have been injured by a product that that has been recalled, you may need the help of a personal injury lawyer to file a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer or seller. A product recall is issued by a seller or manufacturer of a product if safety issues are discovered with a product. The recall is often an attempt to not only eliminate potential corporate liability from the dangerous product, but also reduce negative publicity about the company. If the product is not recalled quickly enough there could be injuries from the product and the trust and good name of a company can be ruined
There are several safety agencies which regulate the safety of products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects against unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products. The Federal Drug Administration regulates food, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics and drugs. Regulations have been established to determine how products are recalled. The regulations have established if the recall is voluntary or compulsory and the amount the manufacturer will reimburse. There are also laws and fines applied to consumers who fail to return defective products to the seller for a replacement or a refund.
A company will use several methods to announce a product recall. These methods could include mailings, newspaper articles, news reports, and website postings. Product recalls are not always easy to find out about. Unfortunately, some companies might not widely publicize a product recall in an effort to limit costs.
Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
The examples of recalled products are varied. They can be foods, toys, vehicles and pharmaceutical drugs. If you have been injured by a recalled product a personal injury attorney can help you secure evidence and hire experts to testify in your personal injury case. A personal injury lawyer can also help determine if the manufacturer or seller was negligent in the production, design, or manufacturing of the recalled product.
