Manufacturers have a duty to produce safe products, and violating this duty can result in accidents that may injure consumers. In these situations, victims may have ground to file personal injury claims against manufacturers who have sold defective products to the public. While virtually any product can suffer from defects, there are some types that appear time and again in personal injury lawsuits. Here are three of the more common ones.

Which Defective Products Most Often Cause Personal Injury?

1. Cosmetics

Cosmetics users apply these products directly onto their skin and around their eyes, mouth, and other sensitive areas. Because of this intimate contact with the body, a defective cosmetic product can cause serious health problems, whether it’s an issue with an ingredient in the cosmetic or a fault in the production or manufacturing process. In one well-publicized example of this, a jury awarded $4 billion dollars to women who claimed talc-based baby powder gave them ovarian cancer.

2. Electronics

Electronics not manufactured or designed with the utmost care and attention to detail can easily become fire hazards. Anytime you plug a faulty electronic device into a power source, the potential for fire dramatically increases—as does the possibility of suffering bodily harm. In the last couple of years, personal injury claims have increased around vape battery explosions in electronic cigarettes.

3. Children's Toys

One of the most egregious violations of a manufacturer's responsibility to provide safe products involves defective children's toys. Adults trust that toymakers are, at an absolute minimum, selling products that will not cause harm to kids. But small, removable parts, dangerous packaging, and harmful chemicals used in manufacturing can all pose significant health risks to children. A kids' slime toy was recently recalled in Ireland because it contained large amounts of the chemical boron.

Being aware of potentially dangerous products will help you and your loved ones stay safe. If you or someone you care about is ever injured by a defective item, explore all available legal options with Estep & Estep. Since 1953, they have been winning personal injury claims for clients throughout Claiborne County, Tennessee; they also offer representation in estate planning, real estate, and criminal defense matters. Call (423) 626-3525 or visit them online to schedule a consultation today.