Birmingham Defective Products Attorneys

A "defective product" is a device, consumable or other type of product that injures or kills someone as a result of some inherent flaw or weakness, such manufacturing flaws or mislabeling.

Product liability refers to the area of law that holds manufacturers, distributors and retailers responsible for making and/or providing defective products to consumers.

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C., we have over a decade of experience in advocating consumers' rights and recovering compensation for those injured by defective products. In addition to having extensive knowledge of products known to be defective, our esteemed defective product attorneys are also abreast of the latest FDA warnings and recalls so that we can provide injured consumers with professional, aggressive representation in their time of need.

If you or a loved one has been injured after using a possibly defective product, contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. today to talk to an experienced defective product lawyer to learn more about your legal rights.

Types of Defective Product Lawsuits

Product liability claims are classified into three different categories:

Design defects, in which some aspect inherent to the way the product operates is dangerous (regardless of how carefully the product is manufactured)
Manufacturing flaws, which refers to mistakes made when a product is constructed or assembled. In addition to including poor workmanship, manufacturing flaws may also involve poor-quality materials.
Failure to warn consumers, which may refer to improper labeling, inappropriate instructions, lack of warnings regarding a product's possible dangers, etc.

Defective Product Facts and Statistics

Products ranging from cars to prescription medications to children's toys have all had a history of causing injury and/or death.

Here are some statistics compiled by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding the incidence and prevalence of defective products in the U.S.:

Each year, about 3 million Americans are injured and at least 20,000 are killed as a result of defective products.
Over 220,000 children are injured each year after playing with defective toys.
In 2006, Toyota recalled over 1.4 million cars due to defective parts.
Roughly 7 percent of all personal injury lawsuits are product liability cases.
Product liability lawsuits have the second highest average settlement payout. On average, these cases are awarded settlements around $300,000 (Medical malpractice cases typically have the highest settlement awards, at an average of $600,000).

What to Do If You Come Across a Defective Product

Anyone injured after using a defective product should seek medical attention to prevent further health complications and in severe cases prevent death. Once their health is stabilized it is essential to contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. immediately to schedule a consultation with an experienced Birmingham product liability attorney who can listen to your complete story and evaluate the unique details of your circumstance.

During a free consultation we will develop the best legal strategy for your situation and explain your rights and options in detail.

Depending on the type and severity of injuries sustained, plaintiffs who decide to stand up for their legal rights can recover compensation for their:

funeral and burial costs (should deaths from defective products occur)
past hospital bills
ongoing treatments costs
lost wages
property damage (should a defective product damage an individual's property in addition to his or her health)
permanent disabilities
future costs of living (should permanent disability caused by the defective product prevent a plaintiffs from earning a living in the future)
pain and suffering

For a free consultation with an experienced Birmingham defective product attorney, contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C.. Our lawyers would be happy to arrange an initial consultation or case evaluation.

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