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Long Beach Product Liability Lawyer

People in Long Beach use a number of different products every day, never expecting to become hurt by them. Sadly, consumers are injured by the products they have purchased all the time and when this happens, they can often hold manufacturers liable for paying damages for their losses. Although individuals have a right to file a claim after being hurt by a defective product, these claims always have the potential to become very complex. To avoid the challenges these claims present, anyone injured by a defective product should speak to a Long Beach product liability lawyer who can make the process as smooth as possible.

What is Product Liability?

Product liability is the term used for the area of law that holds manufacturers responsible for the products they create. The law clearly states that manufacturers have a high duty of care to ensure their products are designed properly, manufactured properly, and that consumers are warned of any inherent dangers a product poses. It is also not only manufacturers that are responsible for ensuring a product is safe. Business owners, suppliers, and any other party that handles the product is also responsible for ensuring they make sure the product remains safe for consumers.

When a product was defective at the time it was sold by the manufacturer, that manufacturer can be held strictly liable. This means injured individuals do not have to prove the manufacturer was liable. They must only show the product contained a defect, and that they became injured by that flaw. In the event that a business owner, supplier, or other party was hurt by a defective product, an injured consumer may have to prove the party was negligent with the help of a product liability attorney in Long Beach.

Common Products Involved in Liability Claims

Although any product can contain a defect, there are some that cause injuries more than others. These are as follows:

  • Automobiles
  • Children’s products
  • Household appliances
  • Furniture
  • Medical devices
  • Cleaning products and chemicals
  • Contaminated food
  • Industrial machinery and equipment
  • Sports equipment
  • Jewelry, fashion accessories, and clothing
Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Claims

Product liability claims, like all other personal injury cases in Long Beach, are governed by a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to file your claim. Under California law, that time limit is two years from the date of injury. It is critical to file your claim within this time period. If you wait until the statute of limitations has expired, you will likely forfeit your right to claim any financial compensation at all.

Our Product Liability Lawyers in Long Beach Can Advise on Your Claim

Defective products can cause very serious injuries and when they do, it is always recommended that you enlist the help of an experienced Long Beach product liability attorney that can help with your claim. At Brod Law Firm, our attorney has the necessary experience to determine which party is liable for a defective product and will hold them accountable for paying the full damages you deserve. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or fill out our online form to schedule a free case review and to learn more about how we can help.

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"Greg handled our case with a laser-focused determination to right the wrongs we had been forced to endure…Throughout the entire process, we were in constant communication, with Greg always..." America S., Yelp review