Product Liability Defense Strategies in Use

Filing a liability claim for every injury that occurs seems to have become the modern trend. In such a circumstance, it may be quite a possibility that your business faces such a case on grounds of a defective product. It is wise to consult a product liability attorney immediately to avoid legal consequences.

Illinois laws adhere to the strict liability rule. Therefore, the plaintiff need not even prove the ‘fault’ of the manufacturer, distributor or seller. All there is to prove is that the product was defective and this defect in the product led to the injury. The manufacturer/distributor/seller may have to pay millions in lieu of damages.

Whenever any business in Chicago comes across such an issue, it is better to consult an attorney to come up with a proper defense strategy. How does he/she do this? Here are a few instances where defense is possible.

Situation 1: Suppose an individual bought a chemical color suitable for dyeing a piece of fabric. If someone uses this chemical to dye hair, and this result in injuries, there is no question of liability. The improper use of the product was the cause of the injuries, and not any defect in the product.

Situation 2: Suppose an individual mixes the same dye with your hair dye and apply it on the hair and this result in injuries. In this case, also, the manufacturer or seller is not responsible. The unforeseeable alteration to the chemical compound causes the injuries, and not any defect in the original product (hair dye).

Situation 3: Suppose someone bought a knife and later cut his/her hand while using it. If he/she sues the manufacturer/seller for liability, in most cases, it would not hold ground. Sharpness is the quality of the knife, and not its defect. This also holds true when a professional gets injuries for careless handling of something dangerous.

A qualified and experienced Chicago product liability attorney would be able to find the right strategy for your defense. Apart from the aforementioned strategies, the legal practitioner may also use other strategies as applicable. For this, he/she would need to examine and analyze the details of the case.

Sometimes, negligence on the part of the user is the only cause of an injury. However, many think that blaming it on the manufacturer/seller could bring them huge amounts as compensation. Getting a product liability attorney helps the business avoid such hassles and maintain their reputation.