Syracuse Product Liability Attorneys

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Compensation Awards in New York

Most of the products on the shelves of stores have been tested and retested for safety. However, there are occurrences where a product in Syracuse is defective. If you or a family member has been injured by a defective product, then you may have a case for Products Liability

Laws of Product Liability in New York

There are three types of defects that the laws of Product Liability cover in New York.

First, there are manufacturing defects. These are defects that occur when a product is soundly designed, but some error in its manufacturing caused it to be defective. For example, the design of a chair might call for a specific type of wood to be used in the legs. If another, more brittle type, were used instead, this would be a manufacturing defect.

The second class of defects are classified as design defects. These occur when the manufacturer built the item to the exact specifications, but the design was fault. As an example, if a coffee mug is too thin and a hot beverage cracks the mug and cuts you, this would be a design defect.

First, there are manufacturing defects. These are defects that occur when a product is soundly designed, but some error in its manufacturing caused it to be defective. For example, the design of a chair might call for a specific type of wood to be used in the legs. If another, more brittle type, were used instead, this would be a manufacturing defect.

Assistance for your Product Liability Claim in Syracuse New York

If a product you own or used has hurt you and you believe that it falls into one of the above categories of defects, you should talk to an efficient Products Liability attorney in New York.

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Life in Syracuse

Syracuse, New York is the county seat of Onondaga County, New York. It has a population of about 145,000 people.

The first Europeans to settle the Syracuse area were French missionaries, who arrived in 1615. Before and during the Civil War, Syracuse, New York became a major center for the abolitionist movement, and was an important stop in the Underground Railroad. During this period, many Syracuse, New York lawyers who were opposed to slavery helped ensure that the constitutional rights of freed and escaped slaves were protected.

Modernly, Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, which is a major research institution. Syracuse University has a well-known and prestigious law school. Many of its graduates have gone on to become highly successful Syracuse, New York lawyers.

If you are a resident of the Syracuse, New York area, and are facing a legal problem, or believe that your legal rights have been violated, you should not hesitate to speak with a Syracuse, New York attorney as soon as possible.

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