Product Liability Lawyers Serving Wheeling and the Ohio Valley
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When a Product Harms You or a Loved One, You Have Options
Consumers reasonably expect the products they buy and use are safe. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.
If you or a loved one have been harmed or become ill because of a manufacturer’s defective product, Bordas & Bordas can help you determine if you qualify for financial compensation. Our Wheeling product liability lawyers have worked with many consumers who have suffered injuries from faulty products, including Johnson & Johnson talcum powder and Allergan textured breast implants.
How Defective Products Liability Works
Product liability often falls into three categories, and the type of defect will inform how your lawyer approaches your case.
Design Defects
A design defect is a flaw in a product’s initial blueprint that makes it unreasonably risky to users. The questions to ask about whether a design defect exists are:
- Was the product’s nature unreasonably hazardous before it was manufactured?
- Was it fair to expect that the product’s nature would endanger a potential user?
- At the time of production, could the manufacturer use a better design that was both cost-effective and didn’t change the product’s purpose?
Manufacturing Defects
This category of defect addresses whether a mistake was made during the production or storage processes of the product. Under strict liability theory, all manufacturers are responsible for defects that may arise from the construction of a product, regardless of the precautions they take during the production process.
Marketing Defects
Marketing defects occur when a product is sold without proper warning labels or instructions. Without sufficient warnings, products that normally should be harmless could injure users.
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Common Defective Products
The product liability lawyers at Bordas & Bordas have handled many different types of cases involving defective consumer goods. Some of these products involved in these cases include:
Cleaning solvents
Health and beauty products
Children’s toys
Car seats
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Auto parts and vehicles
Medical devices
Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
What Compensation Can You Receive from a Product Liability Case?
Lawsuits for defective products can result in economic, non-economic, and/or punitive damages.
Economic damages compensate you for any out-of-pocket costs you incurred, including lost wages, medical bills, and property damage, as a result of the faulty product. Non-economic damages cover subjective costs such as pain and suffering, discomfort, inconvenience, emotional distress, and lost quality of life.
Punitive damages are rare, ordered by the court when the manufacturer’s negligence is considered particularly egregious. Such damages may be granted at the judge’s discretion to punish the defendant.
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If you are injured or made ill by a defective product, the emotional, physical, and financial toll can be overwhelming. You shouldn’t suffer because of a manufacturer’s negligence. Bordas & Bordas has helped clients fight for their right to fair compensation in product liability cases.
Trust our team of compassionate attorneys to help your family continue the healing process. Contact us to set up a free case consultation with a Wheeling product liability lawyer.
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We have been privileged to help many clients in Wheeling, the Ohio Valley, and Pittsburgh with their legal needs. Read about some of their experiences.
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