Product Recalls Causing Injury – Birmingham, AL
The United States Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) work to protect consumers from defective and dangerous products made by American manufacturers. However, they are grossly underfunded and understaffed, and therefore unable to evaluate the vast majority of products in our country. Manufacturers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure their products are safe for consumer use but, unfortunately, many do not do so, which can lead to serious injury or even death.
When manufacturers and consumer protection bureaus are aware of potential product defects, they may issue a recall. Product recalls occur in many industries, including consumer products, automotive, food, and more.
Product recalls typically occur when products are dangerous, and if you’ve experienced an injury from a defective product that has been recalled, you may be entitled to compensation.
Our attorneys at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC have extensive experience in product liability and working with product recalls. If you have experience with product recalls causing injury Birmingham, AL contact our office today to discuss your case.
What Is A Product Recall?
A product recall occurs when one of the consumer protection bureaus or a manufacturer itself recommends that consumers return a product to the manufacturer because of something wrong with the design or manufacture of a product.
This typically happens when consumers face potential injury from products that pose fire, electrical, chemical, and/or mechanical hazards. Some of the most common hazards that may lead to a recall include:
- Fire and burns
- Choking, suffocation, and strangulation
- Laceration
- Falling
- Electrocution
- Poisoning
- Being trapped
- Drowning
- Car accidents
A product recall doesn’t automatically trigger lawsuits. Product liability law holds manufacturers to safety standards, but you must bring legal action against a manufacturer if you were injured by a recalled product to obtain compensation.
Why File A Product Recall Lawsuit?
Personal injuries have many negative effects. Not only do you experience pain and suffering, but you may have significant medical bills and lose the ability to earn a living. Product recalls causing injury in Birmingham, AL can have a domino effect on your life, so it’s vital to enlist the help of Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC to pursue the compensation necessary to cover these damages.
With a product recall lawsuit, you may be able to sue manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for the following damages:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation and treatment
- Lost wages
- Loss of the ability to generate future income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages against negligent manufacturers
Our legal team can investigate your situation and build the strongest case possible on your behalf. We’ll help you navigate the legal system and, should it become necessary, litigate against manufacturers.
Contact Our Lawyers Birmingham, AL
It can sometimes be difficult to prove that your injury is the result of a recalled product. That’s why, when product recalls cause injury, you need an experienced legal team in your corner.
Have product recalls causing injury caused you pain, suffering, and financial frustration? Contact Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC today for a free consultation and to discuss your rights.