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 West Sayville 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

Defective products are categorized into three different classes in New York.

First, manufacturing defects are those defects that stem from the actual manufacture of the product. For instance, 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 ingrained in a product's design, and the product cannot be safely manufactured, even if made to specifications. For instance, 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 instance, 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.

Find Assistance for your Product Liability Claim in West Sayville New York

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 reliable Products Liability lawyer in New York.