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It’s unnerving to think that something you buy, such as a car, may not be safe to use. If you sustain a personal injury as a result of a product that’s defective, you may be able to receive compensation for the damages by retaining a lawyer and filing a lawsuit. The following is an overview of the product liability claims on which you may base your case. 

The 3 Types of Defective Product Liability Claims

1. Defective Manufacturing

A lawyer will use this liability claim when an injury is caused by an error in how a product was made. Often, this means the defect occurred as a result of a factory error, affecting one or more items in a line of products. Examples include bikes with missing brakes, toys with broken or missing parts, or a batch of tainted medication.

To successfully file a defective manufacturing claim, you must prove that the injury occurred as a direct result of the product’s defect. For example, if you’re injured while riding a bike with a missing brake pad, you’ll need to demonstrate that the accident occurred because you were unable to stop.

2. Defective Design

Missouri LaywerThis liability claim is used when an injury is caused by a flaw in a product’s design. It alleges that the way in which the product was conceived was unsafe, and therefore, the entire line or batch of products are defective.

Examples include a sunblock that fails to protect its wearer from the sun or an electric blanket that catches on fire at a high setting. To win this type of claim, your lawyer must prove that your injury was caused by the defective design. Suing an electric blanket manufacturer for damages due to a fire, for instance, will require you to prove that the fire was caused by the faulty blanket.

3. Failure to Provide Warnings

If a product does not provide adequate warnings about potential hazards (toys with small parts that children could choke on, for example), this can also be used as a basis for a claim. Your lawyer will need to prove that the personal injury could have been prevented if the manufacturer had provided sufficient cautionary information.

If you get sick from combining an OTC cough syrup with a medication you’re already taking, for instance, you could file a claim if the manufacturer failed to provide a warning about mixing medications on the package. However, you’ll need to provide proof that your illness was caused by the interaction of the two medications.


If you think you may have a defective product liability claim, contact the lawyers at Henry & Williams P.C. in the Howell County, MO, area. With over 60 years of combined experience, they’ve helped clients file successful personal injury claims, as well as medical malpractice lawsuits, workplace discrimination cases, workers’ compensation requests, and more. Visit their website for more information and call (417) 256-8133 to set up a complimentary consultation today.

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