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Product Liability is a serious issue that can cost lives. Manufacturers of drugs and other products have a responsibility to make sure their products don't hurt you.

A 1999 landmark study by the Institute of Medicine revealed an estimated 44,000 to 98,000 patient deaths occur each year as a result of preventable medical errors in hospitals.

If you've suffered an injury because of a dangerous product or medical malpractice, contact our negligence lawyers by filling out this simple form to see if you qualify for a lawsuit for FREE.

In a product liability case, a basic negligence claim consists of proof of (1) a duty owed on the part of the manufacturer, (2) a breach of that duty, (3) that the breach caused the plaintiff's injury, and (4) an injury.

A product liability negligence claim usually falls into one of three possible types: those claiming a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn. Over time, several other negligence concepts have arisen to deal with certain specific instances, including negligence per se (using a manufacturer's violation of a law or regulation in place of proof of a duty and a breach) and res ipsa loquitur (an inference of negligence under certain circumstances).

The difficulties of an injured customer in proving what a manufacturer did or failed to do during the design or manufacture of product has led to the development of newer product liability claims such as strict liability.

It is essential that you inquire about your case as soon as possible. Litigation may be the only way to receive the damages to which you may be entitled, such as medical and health care bills, lost or diminished wages, and financial compensation to family in the case of death. Your individual state's law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. Please complete the form below for a free case evaluation and we will be in touch shortly.

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