Liability & Negligence

Product Liability

Legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers for injuries caused by defective products.

In Personal Injury Cases

Product liability cases can be based on design defects, manufacturing defects, or failure to warn. Strict liability often applies, meaning negligence doesn't need to be proven.

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Strict Liability

Liability imposed without proof of negligence, typically in cases involving inherently dangerous activities or defective products.

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