What Is Product Liability
Products may be poorly designed or constructed and, as a result, may cause injuries during their use. A product may also have improper labelling, insufficient instructions, or inadequate safety warnings. Companies must conduct tests to ensure their product is safe, offer clear warnings and instructions, and fix any defects or known risks in a timely manner. If a company fails to meet the standards required by law, a product liability claim may be brought against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
Understanding Product Liability
While these types of claims may be rare, the injuries suffered can be quite severe. If you have been injured as the result of a defective or dangerous product, you may be entitled to compensation for: expenses for medication and treatment, past and future loss of income, general damages for pain and suffering, loss of valuable services, future cost of care, and more.
A successful product liability claim should prove that the product was defective or posed an excessive risk, that the defect resulted in injury or damage, and that the product was being used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner. Product liability claims are complex, and establishing fault often requires expert evidence. Melanson Law has over 35 years of experience representing clients for product liability claims.
Why Hire a Product Liability Lawyer in New Brunswick
The rules and laws around product liability claims differ from province to province. Hiring a lawyer familiar with the relevant law concerning product liability in New Brunswick is essential.
If you think you may have a product liability claim, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. The early preservation and collection of evidence are often crucial for these types of claims.
Securing expert opinions for product liability claims is also sometimes necessary.
You also want a lawyer with experience representing these types of claims before the Courts in New Brunswick. Our experienced litigation lawyers are familiar with the legal rules and can leverage this knowledge strategically during your claim.
At Melanson Law, we have over 35 years of experience bringing product liability claims in New Brunswick. We practice exclusively personal injury law exclusively. We also intimately understand the legal issues that can arise during a product liability claim and how to address them. We appear frequently before the Courts in New Brunswick.
Contact Us
Melanson Law offers free consultations over the phone or in person for people who have been injured as a result of a defective product. During the free consultation, we can explain the process for personal injury claims and discuss the types of compensation you may be entitled to.
For those located in Fredericton, a meeting can be scheduled at our Fredericton office. Call our office on our toll-free line anytime, and we can schedule an appointment for your free consultation.
