TYPES OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS

In recent years, several defective products have been recalled due to harm or injuries they have caused consumers. Though the government strictly regulates manufacturing companies, some still manage to produce defective, unsafe products. In these instances, our Mississippi product liability attorneys can come to the consumer’s aid by ensuring that product manufacturers, designers, or retailers provide just compensation to those injured by the products they create or sell.

Some common types of defective product claims handled by our attorneys involve:

• Defective Medical Devices: These products are regulated under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recent recalls of medical devices include the Sulzer hip and knee implants and Baxter dialysis filters. 
• Defective Drugs: Medications such as Vioxx®, Zyprexa®, Seroquel®, and the Ortho Evra® Birth Control Patch have resulted in consumer injuries and illnesses. 
• Defective Building Design: Inadequate safety precautions can result in defective building design lawsuits. Such claims can involve earthquake standards, emergency exits, handicap accessibility, and dangerous materials like asbestos. 
• Crashworthiness: Vehicle manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their automobile protects drivers and passengers in the event of a collision. Crashworthiness deals with the safety of auto components such as seatbelts, airbags, and side-impact bars.