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Dangerous Product Law, often referred to as Product Liability Law, covers individuals' rights in Missouri City who suffer injury or harm from a product due to a manufacturing defect, design defect, or lack of adequate warning. According to this law, manufacturers, vendors, distributors, or any parties involved in the chain of distribution may be held liable if their product is found to be harmful or dangerous to users.
Anyone who has been injured or suffered damages due to a dangerous product may need legal representation. This could be due to faulty household appliances, defective auto parts, harmful pharmaceutical drugs, or unsafe children’s toys. A lawyer can help ascertain if you have a valid claim and guide you through the legal process, fighting to secure compensation for physical injury, emotional distress, medical bills, loss of earnings, and other damages as appropriate.
In Missouri City, the Dangerous Product Law states that a lawsuit must be filed within five years of the injury, or within two years of discovering the injury. Missouri utilizes the 'pure comparative negligence rule' that reduces the amount of compensation proportionate to the extent you are found to be at fault. Moreover, Missouri follows the principle of 'joint and several liabilities,' meaning each liable party can be held responsible for the entire compensation amount if others cannot pay.
Most Dangerous Product Lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning they only get paid if you win the case. The fee is usually a percentage of the awarded compensation.
You need to demonstrate that the product was indeed defective, caused you harm or injury, and you used the product as it was intended.
Missouri's 'pure comparative negligence rule' applies. If found partly at fault, the compensated amount will reduce proportional to your percentage of fault.
Missouri has a statute of limitations, meaning a claim must be filed within five years of the injury or within two years of discovering the injury.
If the foreign manufacturer conducts business in the U.S or the product was sold through a U.S distributor, you may still have a claim.
The Missouri Bar Association, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are excellent resources. It's also advisable to stay updated with recent product recalls and safety news from CPSC.
If you believe you have a Dangerous Product claim, you should reach out to a Product Liability Lawyer immediately due to the statute of limitations. Document your injuries, keep the product safe, gather any relevant purchase receipts, and make note of where and when you bought the product. An experienced lawyer can then assess your case and guide you through the legal process.
