Protecting The Rights Of Victims Of Unsafe Products
Every day seems to bring new headlines about dangerous products. Injuries from defective products can happen to anyone at any time. They are the fault of those who designed, made or sold the item, not the injured party. When you or a loved one is harmed, it is vitally important to hold the responsible parties accountable so that you can get fair compensation for what happened. Taking action can also help ensure that others don’t suffer.
These are complicated cases, so don’t trust just any legal team. Our New Jersey product liability attorneys at Trimble & Register have more than 50 years of combined experience fighting on behalf of clients who suffered such wrongs. From our Turnersville office, we serve clients throughout Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, as well as South Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Our team is committed to pursuing justice for you.
Common Types Of Dangerous Products
Unsafe products come in all shapes and sizes. Examples of items frequently involved in product liability cases include:
- Toys with small parts that pose choking hazards
- Defective car airbags and seat belts
- Faulty electrical appliances
- Contaminated food products
- Flammable clothing
- Asbestos and other hazardous substances
- Defective medical devices
- Unsafe medications
- Malfunctioning power tools
- Faulty household furniture
- Contaminated baby formula
- Dangerous playground equipment
- Malfunctioning smoke detectors
Such products can lead to severe injuries, illnesses and even fatalities.
What Ways Can A Product Be Defective?
There are many things that could cause a product to be unsafe, including:
- Design defects: These are flaws in a product’s design that make it inherently dangerous, such as an automobile being designed in a way that makes it prone to rollovers.
- Manufacturing defects: These are problems that are introduced during production, such as a batch of medication becoming contaminated.
- Marketing defects: These occur when the information conveyed about a product in its market is inaccurate or incomplete, such as improper labeling or failure to warn.
Our lawyers stand up for victims of all types of dangerous product defects.
What Damages Can Be Pursued In New Jersey Product Liability Cases?
Defective product injuries can impact your life in all kinds of ways. Product liability lawsuits can provide a route to financial relief for such harms. Damages in such cases may include:
- Medical expenses: Covering the cost of medical treatments related to the injury
- Lost wages: Compensation for time away from work due to the injury
- Pain and suffering: For the physical and emotional distress caused by the injury
- Punitive damages: These can punish harmful conduct, but they are capped in New Jersey and generally limited to extreme cases
Our dangerous product attorneys can advise you on what compensation might be available in your particular case.
How Long Do You Have To File A Product Liability Claim In New Jersey?
Time is of the essence when seeking justice for defective product injuries. The deadline to file a product liability claim is set by the relevant statute of limitations. In New Jersey, this is two years from the time of injury.
Get Help In The Fight For Justice
Having a skilled product liability attorney on your side can be critical in protecting your rights and maximizing your chances of getting fair compensation. We won’t be intimidated by insurance companies that attempt to strong-arm you into an unjust settlement. Instead, we are fully prepared to go to court if necessary to seek the complete relief you deserve. Call us at 856-232-9500 to find out how we can help.