Compensation Awards in Illinois

These days, most products on the local store shelves have been tested for almost any kind of situation. However, sometimes a product in Cortland is defective. If you or a family member has been hurt by a defective product, then you may have a case for Products Liability

The Law of Product Liability in Illinois

Defective products are grouped into three different categories in Illinois.

First, manufacturing defects are those defects that stem from the actual manufacture of the product. For example, if a desk collapses because the manufacturer did not put in three bolts that were required by the design, this would be a manufacturing defect.

The second type are design defects. These defects exist when they are inherent in a product's design, and the product cannot be safely manufactured, even if made to specifications. For example, if an electric saw lacks an emergency shutoff switch, this would be a design defect.

First, manufacturing defects are those defects that stem from the actual manufacture of the product. For example, if a desk collapses because the manufacturer did not put in three bolts that were required by the design, this would be a manufacturing defect.

Assistance for your Product Liability Claim in Cortland Illinois

If you believe a product caused you injuries by one or more of the defects described above, your best bet would be to contact a reputable Products Liability lawyer in Illinois.