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Injuries caused by defective products are all too common in the United States. In most cases, when someone purchases a defective product, it does not result in serious injury and is just a waste of money, and you might get a refund or credit. However, serious injuries due to defective products are not uncommon. If you have been seriously injured, you should speak with a Stamford, Connecticut defective product lawyer. Contact Casper & de Toledo today to schedule your initial consultation with our legal team.

Do I Need a Stamford, Connecticut Lawyer if I Was Harmed by a Defective Product?

Product designers, manufacturers and sellers can often afford aggressive and competent legal counsel to fight off any claims of negligence, which is why it is in your best interests to hire a Fairfield County, Connecticut personal injury lawyer who has significant experience and a history of attaining positive results on behalf of their clients. Casper & de Toledo does not take their job lightly–they will fight for you when it matters most.

Product Designers’ Responsibilities

Companies that design products should always take consumer safety into account. In most cases, they do, but not always. When a product is unsafely designed, it means it is flawed and dangerous from the start. This is unacceptable, and if we can determine that there was a safer, economically feasible means to design the product that would not hinder its function, we should have a valid injury claim.

Manufacturers’ Responsibilities

Many of these unnecessary injuries and deaths occur because the manufacturers and distributors of defective products do not take adequate safety precautions. In addition to making the product as safe as possible, the manufacturer is also responsible for notifying the user of any special precautions that must be taken when using the product.

Preserve the Evidence

When someone is injured as a result of a product defect, save and preserve the evidence. photograph and/or video the product in place as best as you can and make a record of the witnesses to the event. Then carefully place the product in a container tat is adequate to preserve the product. if the product is too large to package, arrange to have it transferred to an adequate storage facility where it will be safe from he elements (rain, snow, etc.). Storage may be necessary in a garage or commercial self-storage unit. Do not provide any verbal or written statements about the incident to anyone without consulting your lawyer.

What if the Injury Is Caused by Human Error?

When a person is injured by a faulty product, even if the injury is caused by human error, the victim may be eligible to collect monetary compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. Some errors are entirely foreseeable. the circumstances of each claim must be individually evaluated.

Contact a Stamford, Connecticut Defective Product Lawyer

The personal injury lawyers of Casper & de Toledo in Stamford, Connecticut have solid experience in winning product liability claims.  Contact us for a consultation.