Product Liability cases resolved by the Law Office of David J. Heyer, Ltd.
Unsafe machine causes permanent injury - $2 million
A 57-yr-old man lost his arm in a food processing machine while greasing the machine without using proper safety procedures. Evidence was discovered showing that the machine could not be fully lubricated unless it was fully energized making safety measures impractical.
Boy suffers traumatic brain injury when riding lawnmower rolls over - confidential
17-year-old boy suffered traumatic brain injury when riding lawn mower rolled over
Product Liability
Have you or someone you love been injured as a result of a faulty or poorly manufactured product?
A cause of action may be based on one or more of the following:
Negligence– refers to absence of, or failure to exercise proper or ordinary care. A manufacturer can be held liable for negligence if lack of reasonable care in the production, design, or assembly of the manufacturer’s product caused harm to someone.
Breach of warranty – refers to the failure of a seller to fulfill the terms of a promise, claim or representation made concerning the quality or type of the produce.
Misrepresentation– refers to the advertising and sales promotion of a product and giving consumers false security about the safety of a particular product, basically by drawing attention away from the hazards of its use.
The following are damages that may be sought depending on the type of injuries involved:
Pain & Suffering
Medical Expenses
Lost Wages
Disability
Disfigurement
Loss of a Normal Life
If you or a loved one has suffered any of the above, please contact the Law Office of David J. Heyer, Ltd., for a free consultation.