People who have been injured when a product fails in use, was improperly manufactured, was improperly designed, was improperly labeled or came with inadequate instructions may have a claim against the manufacturer and the distributor. HAMSTEAD, WILLIAMS & SHOOK PLLC can help you decide if you have a case, and if it is worth pursuing. We provide a free consultation for prospective clients on personal injury issues. We charge contingent fees for cases we accept.
Products liability is the area of law that deals with the liability of the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of a product for injuries resulting from that product. Research from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that defective or unsafe products cause 29.4 million injuries and 21,400 deaths each year. Within the U.S., an estimated $700 billion is spent annually on the injuries, deaths, and property damage caused from consumer product incidents. Virtually all products are subject to products liability law, not just items on the store shelves — products subject to the law run the spectrum from food, drugs, appliances, automobiles, medical devices, medical implants, blood, tobacco, gases, real estate, writings, maps, and even commercial jets. Hamstead, Williams & Shook P.L.L.C. aggressively represents clients who are injured because of a product defect to help them receive full compensation for their injuries.
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Related Links
- Consumer.gov
- Consumers Union
- FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
- Household Products Database
- International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization
- Medical Product Safety
- Product Safety Forum
- Recalls.gov
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
In all matters involving personal injury it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the Statute of Limitations. If you or a loved one is a victim of personal injuries, call Hamstead, Williams & Shook P.L.L.C. now at 888 – 298 – 2529. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a Contingent Fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
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