Washington DC Product Injury Law Firm

Serious injuries deserve experienced attorneys

Most people expect that when they use something in the manner that it was supposed to be used, that they will not wind up injured and in need of a product injury law firm Washington DC consumers can rely on.

Before a product or good is approved to be made available to consumers, the product’s designers, manufacturers, distributors and in some cases, the sellers of the product, have a responsibility to ensure that their product is safe if it is used in accordance with the instructions and hazard warnings that are supposed to be provided to consumers. When someone gets injured by a faulty or malfunctioning product, he or she may be entitled to compensation from one or more of the parties whose negligence caused or contributed to his or her injury. Many people find that it is helpful to have a law firm on their side during this process, that is experienced with successfully defending these kinds of claims and that has lawyers who are licensed to practice in the state their or their loved one’s injury occurred.

Product Liability and Personal Injury Claims

The laws that govern product liability and personal injury claims differ from state to state. This is one of the reasons that it is a good idea to be represented by a lawyer who knows the laws of state and who is familiar with the courts that juristide over these kinds of claims. If you have been injured by a faulty product or good in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, or in the surrounding areas, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with the personal injury lawyers Washington DC product injury victims and their families can depend on.

When someone is injured because of a faulty product, he or she may be entitled to compensation for expenses related to their injury. When a family unexpectedly loses a loved one because of a faulty product, they may be entitled to compensation for their loss and the expenses related to the loss of a their loved one.

For the specifics about your particular claim, it is best to seek the advice of a lawyer who is licensed in the state you were injured in. And while every state is different as is every individual’s unique claim, in a product liability personal injury claim, the plaintiff (the victim) typically needs to prove two main things:

– That they were in fact injured

– That the injury was caused by the negligence of one or more of the parties
(the defendant) that made the product available to them.

Chain of Responsibility

Because products are often designed, engineered, manufactured, distributed and sold by different people or entities, there is often more than one party who is at fault for causing a consumer’s injury. This is one of the reasons that it is a good idea to have an experienced law firm on your side. Each of the parties involved in the manufacturing of a faulty product are going to have lawyers and insurance companies fiercely fighting to keep the blame off of their client. A good product injury law firm will know how to forcefully go head to head with each of the different parties’ lawyers and insurance companies, and will have the resources to successfully defend their client’s rights.

Product Defect Attorney Washington, D.C.

If you or someone you love has been injured because of a product defect, or if someone close to you has died because of this, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a product defect attorney Washington DC Maryland and Virginia residents can rely on.

Product defects can be extremely dangerous, especially because they have the potential of harming or injuring large numbers of people. Any injury caused by a product defect should be brought to the attention of a product defect law firm right away so that the proper steps are taken to find the source of the defect and make sure it is corrected right away so that more people are do not become injured.

By definition, a “product” is any article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale. This means that products can include food, clothing, medicine, cleaning supplies, toys, home appliances, and cosmetics, as well as the ingredients and components used to build each final product.

The laws in each state are different, but in general, there are four theories that drive most product liability cases: Negligence, Breach of Warranty, Misrepresentation and Strict Liability.

Negligence, or the failure to exercise reasonable care, can occur in the production, design or assembly stage of a product, and therefore can make the manufacturer liable for any injuries that are caused by a faulty or defective product.

Breach of warranty occurs when the seller fails to uphold a promise, claim or representation made of a product.

Misrepresentation occurs in the advertising or promotion of a product, often by highlighting the potential benefits of the product while drawing attention away from the hazards of use.

Strict liability extends the responsibility of the vendor or manufacturer to anyone who might be injured by the defective product, regardless of fault.

Products defects can occur during any stage of production. This is one of the many reasons that product liability cases can be difficult to pursue. If you or someone close to you has been injured because of a faulty product, you may find it helpful to discuss your situation and to learn about your rights from highly rated personal injury lawyers Washington DC residents are fortunate to have access to.

During the design process, failure to detect a design flaw can cause a product to be inherently dangerous or defective. This means that even if the product is manufactured perfectly, the flaw in design will cause the product to be defective. Design defects can include a specific model of a car that has a tendency to flip or an appliance that has a tendency to explode.

During the manufacturing process, failure to properly build a product can cause the product to become defective. Sometimes, this means that only a few of a batch of products exhibits a particular defective trait, other times it means that a whole batch of product is faulty.

During the labeling and advertising process, failure to properly warn or instruct consumers of dangers in using the product can make a product defective. This often means that risks associated with using a product are not mentioned on product warnings or in the instructions.

Damages resulting from product defects can be as harmless as not obtaining the results you expected to extremely dangerous, causing serious injuries, illness, or wrongful death.

Defective product cases can also be extremely difficult to win. Not only can it be difficult to prove where the defect occurred, but product regulations can also vary amongst states. Many times, the victim will be up against a large corporation with the resources, expertise, and motivation to fight the claim – even where fault is clear. These are just a few reasons it is important to seek legal representation if you’ve been injured because of a defective product.

At Cohen & Cohen, our experienced product defect lawyers have decades of experience representing victims of product defects against powerful corporate defendants, and we have the success stories to prove it. If you’re the victim of an injury resulting from a product defect in Washington, D.C., Maryland or Virginia, contact a product defect attorney Washington DC residents can rely on at Cohen & Cohen, for a free consultation on your case right away.

For a product injury law firm Washington DC has been fortunate to have in its midst for over 30 years, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation any time of the day or night.