In the event that a defective product causes injury or death, the manufacturer of the product is liable to the victim or his/her family for the damages that the product has caused. A manufacturer has a legal and ethical obligation to make certain that the products that it makes will not harm the people who use them.
Product liability accidents can cause victims to sustain physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional injuries and can cause victims to incur significant medical bills and lost wages. Even accidents that seem relatively small in nature can produce injuries with severe consequences.
