Phoenix Defective Product Lawyers

What are the causes of defective products?

A liability claim for a defective product can arise under a variety of circumstances. The defect that caused your injury may have originated with the design of the product, or it may not have developed until the product was packaged and marketed to you for purchase. The following classifications represent the basic types of product liability:

• Design defects. These flaws stem from the faulty design of a product, which means that the actual blueprint for creating the product was unreasonably dangerous. An example would be a chair that is designed with unequal leg lengths, making it unstable to sit on.
• Manufacturing defects. These defects arise during the assembly of a product. The design was reasonably safe, but some errors occurred during the manufacturing process. For example, a medication that is mistakenly laced with a toxic substance during the bottling process represents a manufacturing defect.
• Marketing defects and deficient warnings. These injuries are not caused by any defect with the product itself. Instead, the manufacturer and/or seller failed to adequately warn you about risks associated with the product. Buyers need to know when they are purchasing dangerous drugs and devices or other products that have a high probability of causing harm. Failure to warn about the flammable dangers of a gasoline product is an example of a deficient warning. Marketing a car as self-driving when it is not could be an example of this type of defect.

If you are severely injured by a defective product, trust our experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyers to secure compensation from all responsible parties. Depending on the details of your case, a claim may be made against the manufacturer, wholesaler, or product retailer. The attorneys of our firm have also successfully handled cases in which more than one party was at fault for resulting injuries.

What are some examples of defective products?

Every year, thousands of people are injured by dangerous and defective products. When products malfunction or are designed unsafely, consequences for consumers can be catastrophic. Some examples of defective products include:

• Car parts: Defective brakes, airbags, or tires can all cause accidents. If these parts fail while driving, a serious crash can occur, putting drivers, passengers, and others on the road at risk.
• Household appliances: Items like microwaves, stoves, or space heaters can be dangerous if they have wiring problems or poor designs. These issues might cause fires, electric shocks, or burns.
• Children’s toys: Toys that have small parts, toxic materials, or sharp edges can harm children. If a toy breaks easily, it can become a choking hazard or cause cuts.
• Medications: Sometimes, medications have harmful side effects that were not properly tested or warned about. Defective drugs can lead to health problems, such as heart issues, liver damage, or even fatalities.
• Medical devices: Things like pacemakers, hip implants, or surgical tools need to be safe. When they fail or break, they can cause severe health problems and might require more surgeries.

When companies make defective products, they can be held responsible for any harm they cause. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, our Phoenix defective product attorneys can help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

How do Arizona’s comparative negligence laws come into play?

Arizona has made it more difficult to bring a successful claim for a defective product that ends in a verdict for the plaintiff. The laws limit how long you can bring a claim to two years, so time is of the essence if you have sustained a serious injury.

Because Arizona has implemented comparative negligence rules for product liability suits, the damages you collect can be affected by any perceived role you played in your own injuries. In other words, if a judge or jury believes that you are 20% at fault for your injuries, then your total damage award will be decreased by 20%.

Furthermore, Arizona adopted an intermediate rule version of the Economic Loss Doctrine (ELD), which bars a plaintiff from recovering damages in cases where he or she seeks only economic damages. In order to be awarded compensation, the plaintiff must show that he or she was exposed to an unreasonable risk of injury through the dangerous product. If, however, that risk was increased by the plaintiff’s own (perceived) behavior, then he or she could be denied the full amount of compensation for his or her injuries.

If this sounds complicated to you – you’re right: it is complicated. Product liability cases require an exhaustive knowledge and understanding of Arizona’s laws, and our Phoenix injury attorneys will tell you from the start if you have a legitimate claim. We only take cases on a contingency basis, so if you don’t win, you pay nothing. You can trust us to be upfront with you from the moment you walk into our office. We’re prepared to fight for your best interests.