Fairfax, VA Defective Products Lawyer

Skilled Defective Product Lawyers Holding Manufacturers Accountable in Fairfax, Virginia

Every day, people use products that they trust to be safe. The manufacturers, designers, and sellers of these products are required to meet safety standards, but when a product is defectively designed, improperly manufactured, or sold without adequate warnings, the people who use it can suffer serious injuries.

When a defective product has caused an injury, the lawyer at Shevlin Smith, P.C. can help an injury victim understand their legal rights and their options for obtaining compensation. The parties who were responsible for putting a dangerous product into a person's hands can be held liable for the harm caused by the product. Our attorney will work to ensure that companies that release products that have caused injuries will be held accountable.

Types of Product Liability Claims

There are several reasons why a person who has been injured by a product may take action against the manufacturer or other parties. They may address design defects, which can occur when a product is dangerous because of issues with the way it was originally conceived. They may address manufacturing defects that caused specific units or batches of products to become dangerous. Product liability cases may also address injuries that occurred because of a failure to warn people about the risks of using a product.

Types of Defective Products and the Injuries They Can Cause

Defective Vehicles and Automotive Parts

Design or manufacturing defects in brakes, tires, steering systems, airbags, seat belts, fuel systems, or other parts of vehicles can cause car accidents, or they may lead to more severe injuries when accidents occur for other reasons. Defective airbags may fail to deploy in a crash, or they may explode and cause facial injuries, burns, or traumatic brain injuries. Defective seat belts may not provide the proper restraint during a crash. Defective tires may blow out, leading to rollover crashes or other types of collisions.

Defective Medical Devices

The products used during medical treatment, including implants, surgical instruments, or diagnostic equipment, can cause serious harm when they do not function correctly. Hip or joint replacement implants or hernia mesh may corrode or break down inside a person's body. Cardiac devices like pacemakers may malfunction and cause fatal injuries.

Defective Medications

Some pharmaceutical drugs may cause unexpected and serious side effects, and patients may suffer harm because these side effects were never disclosed by the manufacturer. Drugs may become contaminated during manufacturing, causing people to be exposed to harmful substances.

Defective Children's Products and Toys

Products designed for use by children can cause serious harm when they do not function correctly. Children may be at risk of injury due to choking hazards, strangulation, or other issues. Cribs may have defects that allow a child's head or neck to become entrapped. Toys with small parts can lead to choking. Defective car seats may fail to protect a child in a car crash. Children's clothing or furniture may be flammable, leading to risks of serious burn injuries.

Defective Power Tools and Equipment

Construction equipment, industrial machinery, or tools used at home or in the workplace can cause severe injuries when they malfunction. Tools may not have the proper guards to prevent contact with blades or moving parts. Triggers or switches may activate unexpectedly, leading to entanglement in equipment and amputations or other serious injuries. Faulty wiring or electrical components can cause electric shocks or fires.

Defective Household Appliances and Electronics

Products used in the home may overheat or catch fire due to design or manufacturing defects. Faulty wiring or other defects in washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, furnaces, or stoves may cause burns or other injuries. Defective space heaters could lead to fires and smoke inhalation injuries. Batteries in some electronic devices may explode and cause serious injuries.

Defective Safety Equipment

Products that are designed to protect people from being injured, such as helmets, goggles, or harnesses, can cause serious harm when they do not function correctly. A helmet may crack upon impact rather than absorbing force, or a safety harness may fail to prevent a fall.

Contaminated Food Products

Foods can become contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella, or listeria due to unsafe handling during packaging or processing or improper sanitation procedures at restaurants or grocery stores. Infectious diseases can lead to serious illnesses that may require hospitalization and have long-term effects on a person's overall health.

Contact Our Fairfax Defective Product Injury Attorney

Product liability cases can be complex in personal injury, and people who have suffered injuries may need to take legal action against large corporations that manufacture products or other parties in the supply chain. At Shevlin Smith, P.C., our attorney understands how to gather evidence showing that a product was defective, and he will work to ensure that an injury victim will be fully compensated for the harm they have suffered. Contact our Fairfax, VA product liability lawyer today at 703-591-0067 to set up a free consultation and get legal help with an injury caused by an unsafe product.