Las Vegas Product Defects Attorney

Product Defects Attorney Las Vegas Nevada

It is estimated that around 15% of all products sold in the United States are defective in some way. This means that every year, millions of Americans purchase defective products that are not up to par.

There are three types of product liability claims: design defect, manufacturing defect, and failure to warn.

For example, if a product has a design defect, it may not work properly and could cause an injury. If a product has a manufacturing defect, it may be dangerous to use and could cause an injury.

The potential for injury can result from a company’s failure to properly inform customers about the safety of their product; this could be due to an advertising error. By hiring a personal injury lawyer that specializes in product liability, they will be able to open your claim under the correct category of product liability.

Injuries caused by product defects can range from minor to substantial bodily harm, and in some cases, they can even be fatal. As consumers, we use products everyday and sometimes accidents happen.

But, sometimes those accidents are not caused by operator error and in fact are a result of a defective product. The Law Office of Meesha Moulton is an experienced personal injury attorney law firm that is here to help with your product liability claim.

Some Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products:

Cuts, Burns, Bruises & Scratches

Infections, Allergies & Poisoning

Choking & Suffocation

Cardiac Arrest

Types of Product Liability Defects:

Design defects

When a product is not safe for use, not durable, or does not function as it was originally designed. Typically the company or manufacturer does not know these exist, it is only through the consumer discovering a hidden defect that they become alerted.

Unfortunately these defects are discovered after the product has reached the consumer and injuries have occurred. An example of a design defect case, would be a children car seat that was only tested in optimal weather conditions. But, when it reaches a consumer in a cold weather state, the latches might not line up properly resulting in a car seat that is not secure.

Manufacturing defects

When an error is made during the manufacturing process that causes the product to become defective or inherently dangerous. With manufacturing defects, the intended design was good but during the manufacturing process an error occurred. This error could have been a machining problem due to being outside of intended tolerances.

Another possible cause of a product defect could be operator error during the assembly process. The could be an assembly line worker not tightening bolts to the proper torque specifications. Manufacturing defects are usually caught right away but sometimes they make it to the public. This is where you see recalls from manufacturers.

Marketing defects

When a company provides false or misleading information about a product. Common examples of marketing defects:

Incorrect or improper user instructions
False claims
Failure to warn consumers of potential risks associated with the product
Any form of marketing that encourage improper use that the product was not designed for
Misleading warning labels

Hidden defects

When products contain toxic ingredients. Manufactures, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers have the responsibility to warn consumers of any potential hidden defects or hazardous material that could cause harm without using proper precautions.

LAW OFFICES OF MEESHA MOULTON CAN HELP

The Law Offices of Meesha Moulton and our product defects attorneys can provide you with legal advice and represent you and your interests during your personal injury case.

If you have been injured by a defective product, we can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our product defect attorneys can also help you file a personal injury claim against the company responsible for making or selling the item.

If you have been permanently disabled or disfigured as a result of a product defect, you may
also be entitled to compensation for your future losses. In some product liability lawsuits,
punitive damages may also be available.

MEESHA MOULTON - Product Defects Attorney

A practicing attorney in Nevada since 2015, Meesha Moulton is dedicated to making a difference in the Las Vegas community. Meesha prides herself on working directly with her clients and making sure you don’t have any questions or concerns.

She has successfully represented thousands of personal injury clients who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, workers compensation cases and many more types of
incidents while working for one of Nevada’s largest personal injury firms. Where she obtained
millions in settlements for her clients.

Meesha has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Civil plaintiff lawyers by the National Trial
Lawyers association as well as one of the Top 40 under 40 attorneys. She was recently named one of the top 100 Women of influence for 2022 by MyVegas Magazine.