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The Hidden Dangers of Defective Products: When Safety Takes a Backseat
Baby cribs with faulty brackets. Unsafe ladders or tools. Home appliances or industrial equipment lacking the required safety parts or proper instructions. Unsafe automobiles. Countless consumer and industrial products that we rely on regularly are recalled annually because of preventable safety hazards, ranging from clothing to food, dangerous drugs, and medical devices.
The recalls are alarming reminders that just because a product is made available to consumers, or even approved by government regulators, does not mean that it is safe or can’t fail in a catastrophic way. Every year, thousands of Americans are seriously hurt or killed by dangerous or defective products. These injuries and deaths are not the result of random accidents or misuses of products but rather are direct consequences of companies putting profits ahead of people by cutting corners and designing, manufacturing, or selling products that never should have been in consumers’ hands in the manner sold.
Maine’s Leading Product Liability Lawyers
When manufacturers, distributors, and retailers put consumers at risk by marketing and selling unreasonably dangerous products, they can be held accountable in our civil justice system. That accountability includes compensating injured consumers for the harm, loss, and damage that their products cause. The defective products lawyers at Berman & Simmons have been holding corporations accountable and standing up for injured Mainers for over a century. We are the statewide leader in product liability law, and we are proud of our work helping countless consumers obtain fair compensation for their injuries and making products safer for consumers going forward.
How do I find out if I have a defective products claim?
The first step in a defective products case is for our lawyers to work with you to determine whether your injuries are tied to a failure in the design or the manufacture of the product, or the lack of proper warnings or instructions.
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Holding Companies Accountable in Defective Product Cases
- Design Defects: Claims focus on whether a product could have been designed more safely without sacrificing function.
- Manufacturing Defects: Even well-designed products can be dangerous if not manufactured correctly or to specifications.
- Failure to Warn: This includes inadequate warnings or instructions to prevent known risks, including packaging or labeling mistakes.
Our Maine product liability lawyers provide experienced representation in serious injury and wrongful death cases involving defective products, including automobiles, tools, medical devices, industrial machinery, contaminated food, and household appliances.
Over $1.45 Billion in Compensation Obtained for Injured New Englanders
Berman & Simmons is widely recognized as Maine’s best personal injury and medical malpractice law firm. While we are honored by such accolades, we are never complacent or satisfied. We strive every day to be not just the best trial law firm in Maine, but one of the very best law firms in the country. With unmatched resources, in-depth knowledge, and determined advocacy, we have recovered over $1.45 billion for our clients, earning their trust and obtaining favorable outcomes for over 100 years.
Our long track record of success in defective product cases comes from our commitment to providing clients with excellence in legal representation coupled with genuine care and concern about their well-being. We listen closely to each client’s concerns, answer all questions, and provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the best lawyers in Maine are on the case.
Call Berman & Simmons Today for a Free Consultation
Please contact Berman & Simmons today at (207)560-0692 to arrange for your free consultation to discuss your questions and concerns regarding an injury caused by a defective product. You pay nothing unless we obtain compensation for you by settlement or jury verdict. We welcome the opportunity to help you.
Related Practice Areas
Defective product cases often overlap with other personal injury claims, including child injuries, wrongful death, burns, scarring and disfigurement, traumatic brain injuries, and emotional distress. At Berman & Simmons, we are dedicated to holding manufacturers and distributors accountable and ensuring victims receive full compensation for their physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about defective product claims, the legal process, and how our experienced team can support you through every step toward securing justice and fair compensation for your injuries or losses.
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