Have you ever bought a product and realised after the purchase that the product is defective? Or that when using the product, it has caused you an injury?
Every year, thousands of people experience injuries, through the purchase of a defective product bought from outlets including the large, well known retailer, toy shops, and even the small corner shops.
Products or produce such as food, toys and baby products, electrical goods, and cosmetics can easily fall into this category, and even if you have eaten at a very well-known restaurant and then fallen ill, the restaurant or its providers are still accountable for your consequential suffering.
Who is liable for your injury or the inconvenience caused due to this faulty purchase? Is it the outlet where you purchased it from, the manufacturer or the advertiser? Any of these parties can be liable; even if the product was on loan to you.
What type of liability claims are made
- Injuries as a result of malfunctioning hair styling equipment – burns or electrical shocks
- Sprained or broken fingers from the poor design of baby pushchairs
- Skin blemishes from defective cosmetic products
- Burns from toxic household furniture
So, what do you do if you have experienced an injury or loss as a result of a purchase of a product that was found to be faulty or defective?
In the first instance, call the Injury Lawyers to discuss your potential case. We will provide you with free, no obligation advice and assist you on how to submit a claim. There is a time limit to make a claim – normally, three years from the date of the accident. So make sure you seek professional advice as quickly as possible.
When making a claim it will be very helpful if you have the following information:
- You will have to prove that your injury was caused by the defective /faulty product – did you attend the hospital or visit your GP?
- Receipts of purchase and / or any other relevant documents such as the guarantee
- The details of any witnesses that were present at the time of the accident/injury
The Injury Lawyers will help to recover the cost of any medical treatment, loss of income, and loss of future income where your injuries are severe enough to prevent you from returning to work and compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured as a result of the faulty/default purchase.
It is free to make a claim and at The Injury Lawyers we work on a no win no fee basis – even if your claim is unsuccessful you will not have any costs to pay.
