Tag: Defective Product Attorney

Every day, Californians rely on products they expect to be safe, from vehicles and household appliances to medical devices and children’s toys. When one of those products is defective and causes an injury, the consequences can be life-changing. A defective product liability claim allows injured consumers to seek compensation from the companies responsible for designing,… Continue reading What is a Defective Product Liability Claim and How Does It Work?

Yes, you can sue for punitive damages in a product liability case, or any other injury case for that matter. If the victim presents clear and convincing evidence that the defendant intentionally disregarded a known risk, the court may award punitive damages. Punitive damages may also be available when a product contains a dangerous design… Continue reading Can You Sue for Punitive Damages in a Product Liability Case?

Product liability law, which is also known as strict liability law, applies when a dangerous or defective product causes injury. As outlined below, the product defect is usually a design or manufacturing defect. Also as outlined below, that defect must substantially cause injury in order for product liability law to apply. The rationale behind product… Continue reading What is Product Liability Law and When Does It Apply?