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Greater Detroit Area Product Liability

Manufacturers are legally responsible to produce products that are safe for their customers. If they don’t, manufacturers can be held liable for any defects in the design or production of their products.

If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous product, you may have a product liability claim and be eligible for compensation.

Michigan Product Liability Laws

Under Michigan’s laws governing product liability lawsuits, the manufacturer or seller can only be held liable if two elements are proven. 

First, the plaintiff must establish that the product was not reasonably safe at the time it left the manufacturer or seller, meaning the product’s defect was the result of a design or manufacturing error. Second, the plaintiff must prove that an alternative production practice was available that would have prevented the harm caused by the product.

At Morgan & Morgan, we have the resources to go toe-to-toe with large manufacturers and sellers of defective products to fight for your rights. Our attorneys frequently consult with top experts about the design and manufacturing processes of a variety of products to prove product liability in difficult claims. 

Most importantly, we are consumer advocates. Our attorneys in the Greater Detroit area work For The People, not the powerful. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, please contact us today for a free case review.

FAQ

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    Four Common Product Liability Claims

    Product liability claims will usually fall into one of the below categories: 

    Defectively Manufactured Product: A defectively manufactured product will have a flaw in its individualized manufacturing. Likely, a unique error happened in the production of the specific defective product. 

    Defectively Designed Product: Defectively designed products contain an error in their engineering or blueprints, causing the entire line of products to be defective and/or dangerous. 

    Marketing Defects: Products that have been falsely or incorrectly advertised are considered to be “marketing defects.” These claims may involve a company claiming a product is safe when they know it is not or a pharmaceutical company who has advertised that a drug or medical product can be used in an unapproved or dangerous way.

    Failure to Warn or Instruct: Manufacturers have a responsibility to provide adequate warnings, instructions or any otherwise necessary information about a product which deviates from the commonly marketed model. Companies that neglect to do so may be held liable for their “failure to warn or instruct.”

    How long do I have to file a claim?

    In Michigan, customers have a limited amount of time to file a product liability lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for filing a product liability claim in Michigan is three years. 

    If you don’t pursue your product liability case within this statute of limitations, you could be barred from recovering compensation for your injuries. This is why it’s important to seek legal help as soon as possible. 

    Contact our experienced product liability attorneys in the Greater Detroit area today for a free, no-obligation case review.

    How Can a Morgan & Morgan Attorney Help?

    All law firms are not the same. At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys are solely focused on a specific area of law and are highly trained to deliver you the best results. 

    Our trusted product liability attorneys are committed to delivering full and fair compensation for you. We will put the best possible case together to hold the negligent manufacturer or seller accountable. And, unlike other lawyers, we are prepared to go to trial to fight for your justice.

    Can I afford a lawyer?

    Yes. At Morgan & Morgan, it is our goal to make the highest quality legal representation affordable. We believe that your financial means shouldn’t dictate whether or not you’re fairly represented in a product liability case. That’s why there are no upfront costs or expensive hourly attorneys fees to hire us.

    Because our lawyers operate on a contingency basis, it costs nothing to get started and our fee is a fraction of the settlement or jury verdict we recover for you.

    Contact Our Greater Detroit Office Today

    If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact us today for a free case review. Our experienced Greater Detroit product liability attorneys are ready to discuss your rights and options for recovery. As always, there are no upfront costs or fees to get started.

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