About Product Liability Lawsuits

The purpose of a product liability lawsuit is to protect the rights and provide compensation for someone who has been caused harm by a product, food, or service they used or consumed. A person has every right to believe and to expect that products they purchase will be safe for them to use, that foods they purchase will not contain harmful substances, and that services they purchase will be performed in such a way that keeps them and their property safe from harm. When products, foods and services fail to meet basic safety standards and cause harm to people and/or their property, they have the right to just compensation under the law. A product liability lawsuit is a type of personal injury lawsuit in that compensation is sought for injuries and damages that are caused by another, but in the cause of product liability the plaintiff does not have the burden of proof to show that the defendant's negligence caused their injury, they only have to prove that their injury was caused by the product. Therefore, these lawsuits are much easier to prove and win for the plaintiff. There are many types of products that product liability law applies to including: medication and prescription drugs, foods and beverages, children's toys and clothing, medical devices, automobiles and their parts, kitchen appliances and other devices, electronics and so on. If you or a loved one has been caused harm by a product or food, it would be a good idea to contact an Alabama personal injury lawyer or Birmingham, Alabama wrongful death lawyer for legal advice. Most often you can get a free consultation where the attorney will be able to tell you whether or not you have a case and how to proceed. It is an excellent idea to always save your sales receipts and to save any product packaging if a product has caused you harm because you may need these for evidence in addition to your doctor's statements and any other things your lawyer tells you. For legal information on car and auto accident lawsuits, nursing home abuse lawsuits, medical malpractice lawsuits, and premises liability lawsuits, it is important to speak with Alabama personal injury attorney Lanny Vines.