How to Find Out Who's Liable for a Defective Product

Products liability accidents are some of the most unexpected types of incidents you can endure. No one expects a product they were using to suddenly explode, catch fire, or cause some other kind of injury-inducing accident. Thankfully, you can hold the liable party accountable when you bring a claim against them in civil court. Determining who should be named as the defendant in your case can be a challenge with defective products cases, which is why working with a highly trained attorney is in your best interests.

Common At-Fault Parties in Products Liability Claims

The good thing about defective products claims is that almost any individual or entity involved in the production or distribution of the product can be held accountable when the item malfunctions. At each stage, there are parties that should have noticed the defect before the item became available to consumers. Some of these entities might include the following:

• Distributors
• Designers
• Producers
• Suppliers
• Commercial businesses

When more than one of these parties has played a part in the cause of your injuries, your attorney will be prepared to bring claims against each and every one so you can get the most out of your claim.

Conducting a Thorough Investigation

In order to ascertain who the at-fault party or parties are, your lawyer will need to thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident. We’ll gather all the evidence needed to support your case, which can include photographs, video footage, expert testimony, police reports, safety inspection reports, witness statements, and medical documentation, to name a few. Once we have all the supporting evidence we need, we’ll be able to move forward with the rest of your products liability claim.

A California Defective Products Lawyer Can Help You

When you know that you want to hold the responsible parties accountable for causing your injuries, but you aren’t sure where to begin, work with a qualified California defective products lawyer at Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP. We’ll do whatever it takes to secure maximum compensation for your losses. You can give our office a call at 1-844-404-2400 or visit our website to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today.