Top Causes of Defects in Products—and What You Can Do If One Hurts You
It’s hard to believe. The product you purchased suddenly collapsed and you’re left feeling hurt, sick, and angry. What went wrong? How could something by a manufacturer you trusted harm you so badly? What can you do?It’s an all too common situation. Products you trust to improve your life end up destroying it. When they do, you have a million questions running through your mind. Ultimately, all you want to know is, “What happened and how can I get help?”
Common Reasons Consumer Products Fail
When it comes to these consumer products, failure is more common than you might realize. Here are a few of the most common reasons defects in products happen.
- Poor design
- Lack of testing
- Lack of danger warnings
- Poor installation instructions
- Improper maintenance of the individual components
- Assembly or construction error
- Delivery damage
- Dangerous materials (such as lead or asbestos) used in manufacturing the product
- Failure to properly test before sending to market
If you were a victim of one of these common defects, you know how damaging they can be. It’s important that you seek help from someone who understands what you’re up against and the true costs of your injuries.
Getting Help After an Injury by a Dangerous Product
Dangerous products are everywhere. Common household items that you wouldn’t expect to fail often do. Some of the most common types of products that cause harm include:
- Outdoor equipment
- Cars
- Tires
- Toys
- Construction materials
- Food products
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Grills
- And more
We Fight For Those Injured By Dangerous Products
If any of these or other dangerous products has harmed your family, it’s time to seek help from an experienced lawyer that knows how to fight the manufacturers. Doing so will help you get the financial support you need and protect others from the same devastation.
Our dangerous product lawyers in San Antonio have worked with others who have faced similar accidents. They know how emotionally difficult, painful, and financially draining these injuries are for your family. If you have any questions about what caused your product to fail and hurt you or your family member, contact our office or call us today at 210-888-8888. We would love to help you find the support you need during this difficult time.