The term ‘Product Liability’ within a personal injury context means a product which has caused you harm through no fault of your own. As consumers we put our trust in the products we buy, the retailers who stock the product, and the manufacturers that make the product. I can hazard a guess that most of us would not anticipate that a product we purchase could cause us harm, and on the most part they don’t; however, for a number of people this is not the case.
Faulty Products
Products which end up on the shelves of retailers usually go through a number of safety checks to ensure they are safe for the public use. However, as we have seen from many of our clients, these checks may not be thorough enough, or an item may have missed the usual checks. If you have suffered an injury due to a faulty product then you may have a claim for compensation. It may be the case that the faulty product is a chair which when sat on collapsed, or a hot water bottle which burst causing burns to you. The product may also be a food item which was contaminated with something and caused you illness and/or injury.
Cosmetic Products
There are thousands of cosmetic products on the shelves of retailers ranging from mascaras and lipsticks to hair dyes and items like shower gels. If you have suffered an injury due to cosmetic products, injuries such as rashes, scars or even burns, many of which can leave permanent scarring, you may have a claim for compensation.
If you feel you may have a product liability claim, it is important that you report the incident to the person responsible for it; there may be a contact number on the product itself. You should also retain the purchase receipt for the item and retain the item itself with any packaging. You should seek medical attention for any injuries sustained and it is advisable to take photographic evidence of your injuries as well.
At The Injury Lawyers we work hard on behalf of our clients to get them the best possible amounts of compensation. We give free assessments on potential claims whether we take the claim on or not. All claims are accepted on our genuine no win no fee agreement – meaning you are never charged a penny for our work.
