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The purchase of faulty goods can be hazardous to health and cause serious injury, or even irreparable losses like death. Product liability is a complex area of law and requires an experienced solicitor to provide adequate guidance.
An Introduction Call is a 15 minute free initial advice opportunity where you can find out the quality of your claim and ask any urgent questions.
The purchase of faulty goods can hazardous to health and cause serious injury, or even irreparable losses like death. Product liability is a complex area of law and requires an experienced solicitor to provide adequate guidance.
An Introduction Call is a 15 minute free initial advice opportunity where you can find out the quality of your claim and ask any urgent questions.
Injured by a defective product bought in a shop or online?
Businesses can sometimes produce and deliver faulty goods inadvertently because of their desire to make rapid profits. Sometimes businesses forget their customer's interests. Faulty goods cause a lot of trouble and inconvenience for the customer. A consumer’s money can be wasted because of defective goods. Most importantly, these goods can be dangerous to the customer’s health. In some cases, faulty goods can cause serious injury, or even irreparable losses like death. Defective kettles and toasters can explode upon use. These kinds of accidents can cause severe burns and ruin other personal property.
Faulty Product Injuries
Every year people are injured because of defective or faulty products which they have bought. Whether it is electrical equipment malfunctioning and burning someone or a chair breaking when you sit on it, even problems from specialist equipment are covered because the outcome of such faults can result in months of pain and discomfort.
Here are a few of the types of accidents which can result in faulty product injuries and claims:
Faulty irons can cause electrical shocks to the consumer, faulty toys can cause injury to children. It is easy for children to get cuts when playing with toys with sharp edges and corners which should not be present. Children can swallow the parts of some faulty toys which can lead to choking and sometimes the tragic death of a child.
Faulty edible products can cause illnesses. In recent years, faulty medicines have started coming onto the market, medicines which can be lethal if consumed. Instead of curing the disease, they can do further damage and cause further ill health. If a consumer suffers grievous injuries due to faulty goods, he or she can make a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Product liability is covered by the Sale of Goods Act and other consumer legislation, which empowers a consumer to claim compensation from the manufacturer for any physical injuries or property losses he or she might have suffered as a result of the use of defective or harmful products. If a manufacturer does not warn a consumer against the potential dangers of any harmful product, or does not warn the customer about the precautions they should take, and the consumer suffers injury as a result of this, he or she can sue the manufacturer for compensation under product liability.
There have been instances in product liability claims where a manufacturer has not provided the customer with sufficient warnings when using a dangerous product. Consequently a customer has wrongly used the product and suffered injury as a result.
Product liability is a complex area of law which has been developed around the customer’s need for protection from the sometimes spurious practices or mistakes of the manufacturers. Product liability claims can be pursued against a manufacturer for faulty labelling, manufacture, assembly or design of the product.
Product liability covers a very complex set of rules and regulations. Therefore, the ordinary consumer usually requires the help of a product liability solicitor to provide him or her with adequate guidance in making a claim for damages from the manufacturer.
Manufacturing:
If there is contamination at the level of manufacturing, the manufacturer is liable to pay you compensation.
Design: If the products are poorly designed and are unfit for their purpose, you can claim compensation under the head of product liability. For example, many people have been experiencing serious skin complaints such as itching, painful rashes, blistering and burns after purchasing new leather sofas. Some of the most serious cases have resulted in hospitalisation. The cause of this has been found to be a chemical that is being used to prevent mould growth and unless the piece of furniture is removed it will continue to cause symptoms which will worsen.
Warnings: If the labelling on the product does not specify all necessary warnings, the manufacturer of the faulty product becomes liable to pay compensation.
Faulty Goods and Your Rights
Faulty goods are defective products through the fact that they have broken or have been received damaged. In the UK, a large number of people purchase quality goods from retailing companies without even checking if there is any damage present. When goods of this kind are identified to be defective, damaged, broken or faulty, the consumer is eligible to obtain a refund on the product. In situations when such a product causes personal injury, the consumer is automatically entitled to obtain compensation for any injuries suffered.
Faulty Safety Equipment
As we all know, not all workplaces involve sitting safely and getting on with the work required. There are various industries such as construction and many others that involve a risk or a health hazard to the people working in it. Even offices pose risks to the safety of it’s workers. For instance, a person working in a factory with persistent loud noises from machinery may lead to permanent loss of hearing for the rest of his or her life.
Hence, it becomes the duty of the Employer to reduce the noise or to provide workers proper safety equipment so as to ensure that the hearing of people working there is not affected by the noise. The employer must make sure that no faulty safety equipment is provided to employees and ensure that the equipment properly performs the function that is expected from it.
Even after using the safety equipment, any employee who suffers from hearing problems and if it is suggested by a medical professional that it is due to noise at the workplace, the employee has the right to make for a claim for compensation from the employer.
Faulty safety equipment compensation claims are included under the heading of product liability claims. These claims being a part of product liability, they can also extend up to the company or person, who has designed, sold, manufactured and finished that product.
Injuries Caused by Electronic Goods
Faulty Electronics: Faulty electronics can be a common reason for severe injury.
The market is flooded with counterfeit electronic goods and the introduction of such products is increasing. Those electrical goods that have not undergone testing for safety standards and have faults left undetected can cause injuries, death or other losses including property damage. Injuries caused by electronic goods that are created by counterfeiters are used by both the consumers and industries.
Counterfeit products can be used as industrial equipment, electronic lamp ballasts, lamps, dry cell batteries, smoke detectors, circuit breakers, electrical receptacles, lithium ion batteries, fuses, conduit fittings, electrical cord sets and power strips, telecommunication cables, ground fault circuit interrupters and other electrical connectors.
If you have suffered an injury and would like a free legal assessment of your case please book a 15-minute free introduction call to discover if we can handle your claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
Injured by a defective product bought in a shop or online?
Businesses can sometimes produce and deliver faulty goods inadvertently because of their desire to make rapid profits. Sometimes businesses forget their customer's interests. Faulty goods cause a lot of trouble and inconvenience for the customer. A consumer’s money can be wasted because of defective goods. Most importantly, these goods can be dangerous to the customer’s health. In some cases, faulty goods can cause serious injury, or even irreparable losses like death. Defective kettles and toasters can explode upon use. These kinds of accidents can cause severe burns and ruin other personal property.
Faulty Product Injuries
Every year people are injured because of defective or faulty products which they have bought. Whether it is electrical equipment malfunctioning and burning someone or a chair breaking when you sit on it, even problems from specialist equipment are covered because the outcome of such faults can result in months of pain and discomfort.
Here are a few of the types of accidents which can result in faulty product injuries and claims:
Faulty irons can cause electrical shocks to the consumer, faulty toys can cause injury to children. It is easy for children to get cuts when playing with toys with sharp edges and corners which should not be present. Children can swallow the parts of some faulty toys which can lead to choking and sometimes the tragic death of a child.
Faulty edible products can cause illnesses. In recent years, faulty medicines have started coming onto the market, medicines which can be lethal if consumed. Instead of curing the disease, they can do further damage and cause further ill health. If a consumer suffers grievous injuries due to faulty goods, he or she can make a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Product liability is covered by the Sale of Goods Act and other consumer legislation, which empowers a consumer to claim compensation from the manufacturer for any physical injuries or property losses he or she might have suffered as a result of the use of defective or harmful products. If a manufacturer does not warn a consumer against the potential dangers of any harmful product, or does not warn the customer about the precautions they should take, and the consumer suffers injury as a result of this, he or she can sue the manufacturer for compensation under product liability.
There have been instances in product liability claims where a manufacturer has not provided the customer with sufficient warnings when using a dangerous product. Consequently a customer has wrongly used the product and suffered injury as a result.
Product liability is a complex area of law which has been developed around the customer’s need for protection from the sometimes spurious practices or mistakes of the manufacturers. Product liability claims can be pursued against a manufacturer for faulty labelling, manufacture, assembly or design of the product.
Product liability covers a very complex set of rules and regulations. Therefore, the ordinary consumer usually requires the help of a product liability solicitor to provide him or her with adequate guidance in making a claim for damages from the manufacturer.
Manufacturing:
If there is contamination at the level of manufacturing, the manufacturer is liable to pay you compensation.
Design: If the products are poorly designed and are unfit for their purpose, you can claim compensation under the head of product liability. For example, many people have been experiencing serious skin complaints such as itching, painful rashes, blistering and burns after purchasing new leather sofas. Some of the most serious cases have resulted in hospitalisation. The cause of this has been found to be a chemical that is being used to prevent mould growth and unless the piece of furniture is removed it will continue to cause symptoms which will worsen.
Warnings: If the labelling on the product does not specify all necessary warnings, the manufacturer of the faulty product becomes liable to pay compensation.
Faulty Goods and Your Rights
Faulty goods are defective products through the fact that they have broken or have been received damaged. In the UK, a large number of people purchase quality goods from retailing companies without even checking if there is any damage present. When goods of this kind are identified to be defective, damaged, broken or faulty, the consumer is eligible to obtain a refund on the product. In situations when such a product causes personal injury, the consumer is automatically entitled to obtain compensation for any injuries suffered.
Faulty Safety Equipment
As we all know, not all workplaces involve sitting safely and getting on with the work required. There are various industries such as construction and many others that involve a risk or a health hazard to the people working in it. Even offices pose risks to the safety of it’s workers. For instance, a person working in a factory with persistent loud noises from machinery may lead to permanent loss of hearing for the rest of his or her life.
Hence, it becomes the duty of the Employer to reduce the noise or to provide workers proper safety equipment so as to ensure that the hearing of people working there is not affected by the noise. The employer must make sure that no faulty safety equipment is provided to employees and ensure that the equipment properly performs the function that is expected from it.
Even after using the safety equipment, any employee who suffers from hearing problems and if it is suggested by a medical professional that it is due to noise at the workplace, the employee has the right to make for a claim for compensation from the employer.
Faulty safety equipment compensation claims are included under the heading of product liability claims. These claims being a part of product liability, they can also extend up to the company or person, who has designed, sold, manufactured and finished that product.
Injuries Caused by Electronic Goods
Faulty Electronics: Faulty electronics can be a common reason for severe injury.
The market is flooded with counterfeit electronic goods and the introduction of such products is increasing. Those electrical goods that have not undergone testing for safety standards and have faults left undetected can cause injuries, death or other losses including property damage. Injuries caused by electronic goods that are created by counterfeiters are used by both the consumers and industries.
Counterfeit products can be used as industrial equipment, electronic lamp ballasts, lamps, dry cell batteries, smoke detectors, circuit breakers, electrical receptacles, lithium ion batteries, fuses, conduit fittings, electrical cord sets and power strips, telecommunication cables, ground fault circuit interrupters and other electrical connectors.
If you have suffered an injury and would like a free legal assessment of your case please book a 15-minute free introduction call to discover if we can handle your claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
Court is a last resort, majority of cases are settled without court being necessary.
Immediately report the accident and inform the person you believe to be at fault.
Then gather evidence such as, the date of the accident, the time of the accident , the location it took place and any witnesses details.
Next get in touch with our team of experts.
It includes physical injuries, psychological injuries and illnesses as a result of negligence by another person.
You have 3 years from the date of the accident.
Yes, if the fatal accident was someone else’s fault, a memeber of the deceased family could make a claim.
Compenis split into 2 claims:
To claim for a personal injury a medical examination is necessary to provide evidence.
Choosing Ian as your personal injury attorney is a decision backed by over 25 years of unparalleled expertise. Ian's dedication to personal injury demonstrates his genuine concern for your well-being. This approach not only accelerates your recovery but also maximizes the compensation you rightfully deserve, especially in the most challenging situations.
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Ian has an extensive background of more than 25 years, dedicated to assisting clients in achieving favourable outcomes in personal injury cases. Throughout his professional journey, he has consistently prioritised the provision of early rehabilitation treatment to his clients, ensuring their well-being, and optimising the compensation they receive, particularly in the face of devastating injuries.
One of Ian's noteworthy accomplishments included being part of the team that handled a case for a woman who experienced paralysis from the neck downwards, resulting in a successful settlement of £3.4 million.
A few of the companies Ian has successfully claimed against:
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We have a 4.7 review rating from over 90 reviews
We do our best for each and every client giving us a 96% success rate
Our team of experts have over 30 years experience
We are proud to be the highest rated solicitors in Solihull
Privacy Notice: This form collects personal information (name, company name, email & telephone number). The data will be securely added to our database to ensure we are able to process your request.
What is a Personal Injury Claim? If you sustain a personal injury in an accident due to the fault of some other person, third party or company then you may well be entitled to personal injury compensation from the negligent person/company’s insurers. This claim can help to cover the money that you have spent in dealing with your injuries including medical and treatment expenses as well as loss of earnings.
What is a Personal Injury Claim? If you sustain a personal injury in an accident due to the fault of some other person, third party or company then you may well be entitled to personal injury compensation from the negligent person/company’s insurers. This claim can help to cover the money that you have spent in dealing with your injuries including medical and treatment expenses as well as loss of earnings.
Getting your product liability claim has never been easier, simply, seek advice from our personal injury solicitors in Birkenhead and receive the right support for you.
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If you're facing an imminent problem, a member of our experienced team in Birkenhead are on hand to provide professional support and jargon-free advice. Don't be frightened to contact us because of expensive solicitor fees, all initial enquiries are completely free of charge. Get in touch with us today and we can take some of the weight off your shoulders.
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