Corporate America makes a lot of money through the sale of products, which we, as the consumer trust are reasonably fit to serve the purpose for which we purchased the product. When a product fails to serve the purpose for which it was sold, and causes harm or injury to consumers, the law may allow for compensation for that injury or harm.

A defective product is an unreasonably dangerous product that causes a person injury or harm as a result of a defective design, manufacturing or faulty labeling. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are approximately 22,000 deaths and more than 29 million injuries associated with consumer products each year. Examples of products recently defined as defective include industrial machines, breast implants, children's products (toys, car seats, strollers, etc.), faulty brakes, hip and joint replacements, tobacco smoke, tires, airbags, and prescription drugs. Virtually any product in the home or workplace has the potential to be a defective product. This does not, however, render any and all accidents associated with that product grounds for a suit. For instance, though cutting yourself with a knife while using it in a normal fashion is not grounds for a suit, if you cut yourself when the knife broke because of a defect in its design, you would then have reason to file suit.

In looking at these cases, Kooi Law Firm will work with skilled experts and see your case through trial, if necessary. Anyone injured as the result of a defective or unreasonably dangerous product can file suit against the corporations involved in introducing the product into the market - including manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Those injured should act immediately to preserve evidence by keeping the product in a safe place and taking photos. Purchase information, receipts and instruction manuals or pamphlets are also helpful.

The victim of a defective product can file suit for medical expenses, lost wages, scarring, disfigurement and loss of future earning capacity. If you believe you have been a victim of a defective product, please contact us for a Free Consultation.