Defective products injure thousands of people every year. In Massachusetts, an injured consumer can pursue a claim against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the chain of distribution when a product is unreasonably dangerous.
Product claims generally fall into three categories: design defects (the product is dangerous as designed), manufacturing defects (an error occurred in production), and warning defects (the maker failed to provide adequate instructions or warnings). Massachusetts pursues these primarily through breach of warranty, which functions much like strict liability.
Common defective-product cases involve auto parts, machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, children's products, and household goods. Preserving the product itself is critical evidence, so injured consumers should keep it and avoid altering it.
Because product cases often require engineering and industry experts and involve well-funded corporate defendants, experienced legal representation makes a meaningful difference in the outcome.
If you've been injured in Massachusetts, Injury Claim Team can connect you with an experienced personal injury attorney at no cost. Call 973-566-5599 any time for a free, confidential case review — there's no fee unless you win.
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