Any person injured by a defective product can sue the manufacturer of the defective product and potentially the party responsible for repairing the product. The injured party may also sue the seller of the product, including wholesalers or distributors responsible for getting the product from the manufacturer to the retailer, even if the seller did not cause the defect. Some states even allow a victim to sue a seller of used goods, depending on the facts of the case.
What if the Defective Product Was Part of a Larger Product?
Sometimes the defective product is part of a larger product. For example, perhaps the tires of an automobile are defective. In that instance, the person injured as a result of the defective tires may sue the car manufacturer and the tire manufacturer.
Do You Need a Lawyer if You Were Injured by a Defective Product?
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, you should speak to an attorney immediately to learn more about preserving your rights and remedies. For example, a Defective Products Lawyer will know to immediately preserve the defective product, even if it has been damaged. Certain defective products may be part of a defective product class action lawsuit. |
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