Common Questions: Product Liability

New Hampshire Product Liability Cases

Product liability claims pose many questions for consumers. In order to briefly assist you with some basic facts, below please find answers to some common questions. For more detailed information, visit our New Hampshire product liability lawyer.

What is product liability?
Product liability is an area of the law that covers the liability issues that manufacturers may be responsible for when they produce defective products. It can also apply to manufacturers failing to warn consumers about safety issues they were aware of but failed to inform the public.

What is a defective product?

A defective product is a product that fails to work as intended or causes harm through its use due to safety issues. Such things as defective tires, brakes, drugs have all led to injuries and illnesses to consumers who expected those products to work in a certain fashion, but the failed to do so.

If I used a product incorrectly by mistake and was injured, do I still have a claim?

Manufacturers are expected through the "foreseeable misuse" clause to anticipate possible incorrect use of certain products and guard against them. Clear directions and safety features should be included by the manufacturer to avoid these types of issues. As each case is different, in order to determine whether your case rises to negligence on the part of the manufacturer it would be best to consult with one of our attorneys at Mulvey, Cornell & Mulvey to assess your case.

How do I go about presenting a claim?

Product liability cases are highly complex and require a skilled lawyer who has knowledge in this area of the law. To pursue your claim an investigation into the cause of your accident or injury that might have been caused by the product must be conducted. If our office determines that your case has merit, our firm will document your case and losses in order to pursue the case on your behalf. Many such cases go to trial for settlement.

Contact a New Hampshire Product Liability Attorney to get answers to your questions on your product liability claim.