Upper Marlboro Attorneys:
Dangerous and Defective Products
State and federal product liability laws hold manufacturers and distributors responsible for injuries caused by dangerous or defective products. If a manufacturer continues to market a product when there is a known danger, a jury may award victims punitive damages in addition to compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. Our attorneys have litigated hundreds of product liability cases on behalf of those who have been injured but also on behalf of manufacturers and insurance companies.
Do I have a case?
If you feel a defective product caused your injury, it is important to have a lawyer with experience in products liability law begin an investigation at the earliest opportunity, while evidence of poor design, improper labeling, or a manufacturing defect is available. At Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher (SCB) attorneys work closely with accident investigators and scientific experts to assemble proof that a product defect caused an injury. If you would like to speak to one of our lawyers about your situation, please contact our Upper Marlboro office to arrange a free consultation.
Examples of product liability claims
Not every injury related to a broken tool or tire blowout entitles the victim to a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the manufacturer or distributor. However, the following are examples of product liability claims:
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A child toy, infant car seat, stroller, baby furniture, or other
equipment intended for use by children caused an injury. Injuries caused by dangerous toys and other equipment range from amputation of a finger to death.
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A man touched a defective electric sign and suffered
electrocution. (This case also involved a
premises liability.)
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Home appliances, including gas furnaces, stoves, and heaters
caused injuries ranging from asphyxiation to burn injuries.
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Tainted peanut butter caused salmonella, a food-born illness
that can be fatal.
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Free consultation and claim evaluation
If you have questions about a defective product claim, we invite you to call 301-627-5500 or e-mail our office to arrange a consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers. We serve clients throughout Maryland from offices in Upper Marlboro and La Plata. There may be a variety of sources of compensation for your loss - it is our goal to help you get the compensation you need to recover from your accident.
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Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher
Prince George's County, Maryland
