Maryland Defective Products & Drugs Lawyer
Product Liability Cases in Maryland
Unfortunately, using a consumer product or pharmaceutical as directed can lead to personal injuries or illnesses. Despite FDA approval, this has been shown repeatedly throughout previous years across the U.S. These products and drugs can run the gamut from vehicles and their component parts to power tools, children’s toys and gear, food items, cosmetics, appliances, medical devices, medical drugs, and more.
Even with FDA approval, the defects and dangers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, and biological products may not be known for years. Defects in other consumer products may not be known until reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission by those who have suffered harm through their use. However, when such harm has occurred, you may have the right to file a claim to obtain rightful compensation from those responsible.
At Potter Law, LLC, our trial-tested legal team provides experienced and dedicated legal representation for victims of defective products. To manufacturers, product engineers or designers, and product sellers, you may be just an unwanted and faceless consumer.
These defendants may be large corporations with huge financial resources and sizable legal staffs whose sole job is to protect their employers. That is why you need the services of a legal team who brings compassion and understanding to your case and whose sole job is to protect you. With our dedicated help, you can seek the justice and compensation to which you are entitled when wrongfully harmed.
Contact us online or call (301) 820-7820 to schedule your free consultation with our leading defective products & drugs lawyer in Maryland today!
What Is Product Liability?
Consumers rely on manufacturers to provide safe and reliable products. If the manufacturer fails to meet accepted standards for quality and safety, their credibility and level of trust amongst consumers can become questionable. They can also be held accountable for the damages that such defective products cause to consumers through the use of those products. This is known as “product liability.”
When seeking compensation through a product liability claim, you as the plaintiff must show that the drug or product caused injury or harm due to its defect. You must also show that the defect was, in fact, the inciting cause to that harm.
Three types of drug and product defects can occur under product liability law:
- Manufacturing defects. This includes a pharmaceutical drug or consumer product that has been packaged improperly at any point from the factory where it was manufactured to the point where you receive the drug at the pharmacy or the product at its point of sale.
- Design defects. This includes a pharmaceutical drug or consumer product that has been on the market but over a period of time has been found to have dangerous side effects or product flaws. If the manufacturer knew of the danger but deliberately concealed it, you may be entitled to damages.
- Marketing defects (failure to warn). This correlates with the marketing of a pharmaceutical drug or consumer product. If the pharmaceutical or consumer product company neglects to mention proper warnings, instructions, or recommendations associated with the product, you may have an improperly marked pharmaceutical drug or other defective product claim.
