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An Iowa product liability attorney may be able to determine that more than one party is liable for the allegedly defective product such as the supplier, the manufacturer, the retailer, or the designer. It is important to note that any product a consumer can purchase could potentially be defective, including:
- Cribs, high chairs, or child and infant safety seats
- Vehicles, boats, airplanes, or trains
- Drugs, medications, or medical devices
- Appliances or lights
Unfortunately, many of the fatalities that occur due to defective products most likely would have been avoided if the products were better designed or if the manufacturer had notified the public of the possible hazards associated with its products. Those who have been injured may be entitled to work an Iowa product liability attorney to pursue a claim against those responsible.
Additionally, if you lost a loved one due to a fire, electrical shock, strangulation, or other injury from a product you believed was safe, an Iowa product liability attorney may be able to help you file a wrongful death lawsuit on his or her behalf. In order to pursue a claim for your injury or the death of a family member, you and your Iowa product liability attorney will need to provide evidence that the product was hazardous when the manufacturer placed it for sale and that consumers were unaware of any dangers, side effects, or risks that were associated with the product before use.
Once a manufacturer is informed of a possible hazard, it has the responsibility to work with the product’s engineers in order to redesign the product or issue replacement parts to reduce the likelihood of severe injuries, complications, or fatalities.
How an Iowa Product Liability Attorney Can Help
Product makers have a duty to provide safe products. If there are risks of harm associated with their products, they also must provide adequate warnings. If a product maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
People injured by the fault of others may be eligible to recover money for:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
The families of those killed may be eligible to recover money for funeral expenses and the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
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