Defective Products

Connecticut products liability lawyers

We count on products we use every day to function safely and effectively.  When they break or act in unexpected ways that result in injury, we are doubly hurt.  Research shows defective products are some of the most dangerous things in our everyday lives. 

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says there were about 42,700 emergency room visits in 2006 stemming from appliance, furniture, and television instability and tip-over injuries.   Even more frightening, 180 people died from such injuries from 2001 to 2006.  Although daunting, these statistics reflect only a small portion of accidents that occur because of product instability. >> Read more.

Common defective products claims

Defective product claims—known as products liability cases—are often filed on the grounds of breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, and consumer protection.   They are often complex cases. Selecting an experienced attorney can make the difference.

Perkins Injury Lawyers has worked with Connecticut clients on a wide variety of products liability cases involving ordinary items such as:

  • Bicycles
  • Pressure cookers
  • Elevators
  • Truck lift gates
  • Food poisoning
  • Heating pads
  • Forklifts
  • Dangerous drugs
  • Seatbelts/restraints
  • Fuel fires
  • Vehicle tires
  • Medical devices

Put the Power of Perkins Injury Lawyers to work for you

When you or a loved one is injured, call 800-Perkins immediately.  You will be surprised by how quickly we snap into action.  An attorney evaluates your case.  Our investigators visit you, gather and examine evidence, and interview witnesses.  Our case management system tracks your case and keeps you informed of all progress while you and your attorney develop strategies to present your case in the best possible light.  Perkins’ history of success reflects diligent pursuit of appropriate compensation for injured clients.

For dangerous drug class action lawsuits, we refer clients to law firms building specialized class action cases.

Serving clients throughout Connecticut

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has offices in the New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford areas.  Perkins staff investigators are ready to visit you to discuss your new case anywhere in or out of Connecticut.

If you have been wrongfully injured, contact our experienced team of legal professionals.  We offer you:

  • Free initial consultation
  • Flexible appointment schedule
  • Home visits for clients without transportation
  • Personal service through the Perkins case management system

We operate on a contingency fee basis—if you do not receive money, we do not get paid.  Call 800-Perkins.

Ask Perkins:

  •  What should I do if I am injured using a product?

    Get medical attention. Preserve the product! You cannot sue if the product cannot be examined for defects. Contact an attorney to advise you.

  •   What are the defect categories?

    There are three property defect categories: design, manufacturing, or marketing. Design defects stem from inherent weaknesses in the product's design that make the product unsafe for general use. Most design defects could have been avoided through appropriate planning. Manufacturing defects occur during an item's production. If wrong materials are used or the producer does not catch a flaw in their system, even sound designs become unsafe. Marketing defects happen when the manufacturer, producer, or advertiser does not warn consumers about the dangers a product may present in ordinary circumstances.

  •   When is a product considered unreasonably dangerous?

    Consumers are generally aware of potential dangers a product can present in everyday circumstances. (For example, dropping a hairdryer in water may electrocute you.) Unreasonable danger comes into play when the risk of using a product outstrips its beneficial aspects.

  •   How are products liability cases governed?

    Though some property liability statutes are federally regulated, the majority of these laws are determined at the state level.

  •   What is the Connecticut Product Liability Act?

    The Connecticut Product Liability Act (CPLA) is a general statute discussing the role of products liability claims in relation to other types of injury claims. When dealing with a defective product claim, it is essential to have an attorney who understands the CPLA.

  •   I was injured by a dangerous product but did not discover my injury for some time. What is the statute of limitations for product liability claims in Connecticut?

    An injured party filing a products liability claim in Connecticut has three years from the date the injury or death occurred or was discovered. The discovery rule, however, is limited to ten years after the injured party discarded the product.

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