When you buy something new, you probably don’t think much about whether it’s safe or not. Most of us assume that when a product is being sold to consumers, it’s been tested enough times that we don’t have to worry about how safe it is. While consumers shouldn’t have to worry about what they buy, many products can be more dangerous than you might think. When defective products are sold, consumers can end up being seriously injured.Â
Defective products can cause a lot of harm, but if this has happened to you or someone you love, you don’t have to go through it alone. With The Moran Law Group, you can work with a product liability lawyer in Scranton, PA, who can help you receive compensation for the damages you’ve faced due to a defective product.
Common Examples of Defective Products
Unfortunately, many of the products we use every day can be defective and put us at risk. Some defective products might not cause much harm, while others can become life-threatening quickly. A defective product can have problems with the design, how it was manufactured, and the label’s information.Â
Here are some of the most common examples of defective products.Â
Automotive Products
If you get into an accident, you expect your vehicle to help protect you to an extent. With features like airbags and seat belts, motorcycle accidents have the chance to be less dangerous. However, some get into accidents not knowing these features are defective and won’t protect them properly. Defective automotive parts can also be the cause of an accident. If a vehicle has issues with features like the steering wheel or breaks, it can lead to an accident that the driver has little control over.Â
Children’s ProductsÂ
When products are meant for children, many people assume they’re safe for the child. Defective children’s toys could become choking hazards or contain toxic chemicals. Like bicycles and scooters, other toys can be extremely dangerous if they have some type of flaw. Toys also aren’t the only defective children’s products. Defective furniture, clothing, and car seats all pose a serious threat to children.Â
Medical ProductsÂ
Medical devices are intended to help improve a person’s health but can sometimes do more harm than good. When medical devices like defibrillators, pacemakers, and implants can potentially cause harm, medical professionals and their patients need to know the risks, but this doesn’t always happen. As with medical devices, patients take pharmaceutical drugs to help them. If these are improperly labeled, or there was a mistake made during production, it can have serious, harmful effects for the patient. Some people who have been harmed by a medical procedure might need the help of one of our Scranton medical malpractice attorneys instead.Â
Household AppliancesÂ
While it’s not something many people think of often, our household appliances can cause a lot of harm if they don’t work properly. Many defective electronic household appliances can potentially start a fire or electrocute someone trying to use one of these products.  Â
Contact a Product Liability Lawyer in Scranton, PA, Today
Injury from a defective product can happen to anyone at any time, and there’s little you can do to protect yourself when this happens. Consumers shouldn’t have to worry about being harmed by the products they buy, but this is a reality for many people. Getting compensation for a defective product isn’t easy, which is why you need the help of a personal injury lawyer with experience in handling these specific types of cases. The Moran Law Group will fight for you to receive the amount of financial compensation you deserve.
If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, contact us to speak to a product liability lawyer in Scranton, PA.