Is figuring out whether you were injured as a result of using a faulty product something you need help with? This is where a North Carolina defective products lawyer comes into play:

They will help you figure out whether the reason for your injury was a defective product design/manufacture or use, or whether there was a lack of a warning label on the product, or something else.

Personal hygiene products, cars, home appliances, toys, medical devices, construction equipment, and many other products could be involved. The issue is pretty straightforward: Does the defect exist, and did it cause your injury? 

I’m Robert Tatum, and I am an attorney at Tatum & Atkinson Law Firm. We are an experienced veteran law firm that boasts 65 years of cumulative experience in handling personal injury claims in North Carolina from 2005 to date. We will defend your interests.

What If A Product That You Use Hurts You?

In case your purchased product is defective and has caused you damage, there is much you need to know regarding the issue of accountability and compensation for damages under North Carolina law.

Design Defect 

There is a design defect in a product if it is the actual design of the product that is inherently hazardous no matter how perfectly it may be made. There is nothing wrong with its design, but the hazard is built into its design.

Manufacturing Defect 

This is where the manufacturing process is flawed, and there is something wrong with a particular product despite the safe design of the product as a whole.

Warning Defects 

There are times when the product can be said to be reasonably safe, but because the manufacturer does not provide proper warning regarding dangers, the consumer ends up unknowingly exposed to certain dangers.

Not Alone in This Process 

Identifying what kind of defect was responsible for the accident can be very overwhelming. We help North Carolina residents find out the truth and hold those responsible accountable.

Defective Product Claim North Carolina

A product liability claim North Carolina is a claim where there are damages due to an unreasonably dangerous or defective product that caused injuries, death, or loss of property. The main issues that are involved in a product liability claim North Carolina include: 

1. whether the product was defective
2. whether adequate warnings were provided, and 
3. whether the defect caused injury. 

The definition of a product liability claim North Carolina is quite broad, covering claims that are based on: 

• manufacture
• design
• testing
• warning
• instruction
• promotion
• packaging, 
• and labeling. 

See the statute in Chapter 99B. To pursue a product liability claim North Carolina, you need to have facts and documents rather than make assumptions.

Reasons to Investigate Product Liability Lawsuit

A product liability lawsuit is different from an automobile accident in which negligence of a certain individual causes the accident. Product liability goes way back, even before the defect gets into your hands. The defective product lawyer NC can help you understand what occurred.

Investigating Company Documents 

It is a great place to start by looking into documents from the company, which may provide information about the mistakes that led to defects, especially during the design, production, and testing of the product.

Finding Several Parties Responsible for the Defects 

The issue with product liabilities is that there are usually multiple parties responsible for the defects in question; these are manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who played a certain role in the creation of the product.

Checking for Previous Recalls or Warnings About Safety 

The investigation looks at whether or not there have been previous recalls and/or reports about the safety of the product.

Why Is It Longer to Investigate Such a Case? 

The reason why this type of investigation is more time-consuming compared to an automobile accident is the number of parties to consider and the documentation needed.

How Can a Product Be Hazardous?

A product may be dangerous before you buy it or use it at home, in the workplace, while traveling, or in the hospital. There are products that have been designed in such a way that they may harm consumers. Others may be manufactured incorrectly or may not carry proper warnings.

Product Problem	What It May Mean
Design flaw	The design of the product poses unnecessary risk
Manufacturing flaw	Some units or batches were manufactured incorrectly
Warning defect	Safety hazards were not adequately communicated
Instruction defect	Proper use instructions were not provided
Recall defect	A safety hazard was not properly addressed

If the product was produced differently from its design, the manufacturing defect lawyer North Carolina will recognize this. Also, a consumer product liability lawyer will consider if the manufacturer warned consumers of any hazards.

Types of Defects for which We Can Provide Compensation to Our Clients

Product defects can have a detrimental effect on a person’s health. We assist our clients in filing compensation claims for the injuries suffered from defective products.

Product Type	Type of Injury It Could Cause
Pressure cooker appliance	Bums from an explosion or fire
Ladder, construction equipment	Fractures from a fall or malfunction of equipment
Tyres	Injury from tread separation while driving
Power tools without guards	Amputation or laceration
Toys	Choking injury
Medical implants and devices	Injury from the malfunction of the device

What Kind of Products May Cause Severe Injuries?

Sometimes defective products appear in our everyday lives. This makes them dangerous. It may be an exploding pressure cooker. Or a falling ladder. Or a tire that separates. Or a power tool without a safety guard. Or a toy that causes choking. Or a medical implant that malfunctions. Or an appliance that catches fire.

A defective medical device attorney North Carolina can deal with lawsuits regarding such items as implants, pumps, surgical devices, or any other kind of medical equipment that resulted in injury. 

A product recall injury lawyer NC may help you in cases where injuries have happened both before and after receiving the notification about the recall of the product. The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection tries to stop any fraud and deception in the business world. Thus, this example demonstrates how consumer protection can help acquire accurate product information.

Who Could Be Responsible for a Defective Product Injury?

A dangerous product injury lawyer may look into all companies involved in the distribution of the product before you purchased it. These companies may include the designer, manufacturer, components maker, seller, distributor, wholesaler, retailer, installer, repair service, or warning sign maker.

Why is the seller chain important?

Some sellers do not manufacture the product. Some manufacturers blame sellers. Some sellers and manufacturers blame the injured party. This is why a defective product injury attorney in NC should consider the whole chain, starting from the design and ending with your injury.

What is the Evidence that helps Build a Strong Case?

Undoubtedly, the product is the most important evidence. Therefore, do not get rid of the product; do not fix it. Do not return it to the producer. Other evidence that may help to build your case with the help of a North Carolina product liability attorney includes:

1. The product itself, packaging, instructions, warning sign, receipt, pictures, video, serial number, recall letter, and warranty papers. 
2. Injury documentation, pictures, witnesses’ information, repair history, complaints, expert opinions, and communications with the seller or manufacturer. 

Reviewing Manufacturers, Warnings, and Safety Issues in Relation to Defective Product

For you to be able to prove your case, you have to look beyond the accident and look into the conduct of the manufacturer. What were they aware of? What did they test? And what kind of warnings did they give before putting their product out there in the market?

Examining Testing and Design Documentation 

Here, we investigate whether the manufacturer did test their product before bringing it to the consumer and whether, in the end, the product is consistent with the testing.

Investigating Internal Communication and Knowledge 

Through internal emails, safety evaluations, and engineering documents, we will be able to tell whether the manufacturer knew of any defect or danger before making the product available to the consumer.

Investigating Warning and Recall Information 

We analyze whether the warning and instructions corresponded with the risks that the manufacturer was aware of.

Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Safety Standards

Organizations such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the United States provide consumer safety standards, whose intention is the protection of consumers, and this is an important aspect of the case.

How Tatum & Atkinson Law Firm Can Assist in Building Your Defective Product Case

Our law firm will take care of all the research so that you won’t need to investigate the manufacturer, retailers, and insurance companies when you’re trying to recover from injuries caused by defective products.

Securing and Documenting the Product

We ensure the physical presence of the defective product and document its condition, since it might serve as key evidence in showing what exactly led to your injury because of this product.

Uncovering All Companies Involved

We trace the distribution process to identify all companies that were involved in design, manufacturing, and sales of the product, as there might be several parties responsible for the situation.

Getting Experts’ Opinions

We collaborate with competent experts who are capable of investigating the product and clarifying how the particular defect caused the injury.

Taking Care of Your Financial Recovery

We will conduct a warnings and testing data investigation in order to receive appropriate financial recovery for medical expenses, loss of earnings, and other expenses.

Compensation that May be Recovered

Product defect compensation North Carolina will be based on the extent to which the injury impacts you. This may include: 

• emergency medical treatment
• surgeries
• hospital stays
• physical therapy
• prescription drugs
• lost wages
• diminished earning capacity
• pain and suffering
• scarring
• disability
• emotional distress, and 
• inability to engage in everyday activities

A significant burn, fracture, brain injury, nerve damage, infection, or medical device failure may impact your ability to earn a living and your quality of life.

Defending Your Rights Against Injuries from Unsafe Products

The steps you take immediately following an accident where a product may be unsafe can have a direct impact on your ability to receive adequate compensation for the harm done to you.

Immediate Steps to Take

First, go see a doctor, but also try to retain the product, the product’s packaging, and other documentation. Take pictures of the product, the injury, and the scene prior to any repairs being made.

Things to Be Aware of

Avoid making any postings to the Internet concerning your case, avoid giving a written statement to the company, and don’t sign anything until you know the extent of your injuries.

Why It Is Important to Act Swiftly

Evidence will quickly be destroyed in a defective-products case. The product will be repaired, the website updated, and the product packaging will be discarded.

Contact a North Carolina Defective Products Attorney Regarding Your Product Liability Case

If you have been injured by a faulty product, you need not do everything on your own, from dealing with the manufacturer, the seller, the insurance company, and all your medical documents. The experienced legal professionals of Tatum & Atkinson Law Firm are here to help you out. 

They will examine everything, gather important evidence, and determine whether you have a claim for product defect compensation North Carolina. This service does not cost anything, and neither does their fee if they win your case.

Get a free consultation now. Call now at (800) 529-0804.