A common cause of workplace injuries is defective products, such as a piece of machinery or a power tool. A defective product in the workplace can be one that malfunctions, is defective in its design or does not carry adequate warning labels.
If you have been injured by a defective product in the workplace, then it may be possible to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the maker of that defective device.
If your employer subscribes to workers compensation, then it is not possible for you to sue your employer. However, if your accident was caused by a defective product, then it is possible to bring a lawsuit in addition to making a workers compensation claim.
Manufacturers owe the public a duty to produce safe products. If that duty is breached, then it is sometimes possible for the injured consumer, or in this case the injured worker, to bring a work accident lawsuit against the manufacturer based on product liability.
An experienced workplace accident attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and determine whether you may have a product liability lawsuit. If you were injured on the job by a defective product, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. To speak with a workplace accident attorney, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.322.6898.
