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Defective Products Lawyers - FAQs

in Denver and Aurora, Colorado

1. What are defective products?

   Defective products are those that cause injury to a person. "Product" is a term that covers a variety of things:

   • Food
   • Drugs
   • Appliances
   • Vehicles
   • Medical devices
   • Tobacco
   • Blue prints
   • Utilities
   • Property

   There are three ways a product can fit the legal definition of being "defective." There can be:

   • Design defects (flaws in a product's initial design)
   • Manufacturing defects (flaws in the making of a product)
   • Marketing defects (flaws in a product's accompanying instructions, packaging, or warnings)

2. What are some common defective products?

   While any product which causes reasonably avoidable injury can be labeled "defective," historically, the most common defective products are:

   • Automobiles and automobile-related products
   • Foods which are purchased (from grocery stores, fast food outlets, etc)
   • Medicines (both pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter)
   • Medical devices
   • Cosmetics
   • Baby and children items (strollers, cribs, toys, swings, bikes, etc.)
   • Recreational products

3. What is product liability law?

   Product liability law deals with products that cause injury. It is the process whereby a party injured by a defective product files a claim in order to seek restitution for injuries, lost wages, medical bills and compensation for physical and emotional suffering.

   A claim can many times be filed against anyone along the "chain of manufacturing" of a product. This can be the manufacturer, the manufacturer of component parts, the assembling manufacturer, the wholesaler, or the retailers.

4. A product has injured me. What should I do?

   Contact us immediately. "Defectiveness" is a specific legal definition - you need a lawyer on your side if you're going to file a product liability claim.

   Additionally, product liability claims can be either filed on behalf of one individual or they can be filed as part of a class-action lawsuit. The most common example of this has been class action suits against the makers of prescription drugs.

   Also, it doesn't matter where, geographically, the product originated. If you were in Colorado when you were injured, your case can be handled here, in Colorado courts.

If a defective product has injured you, please contact our defective products lawyer today to discuss the specifics of your case.

Since 1983 the Brake Law Firm has successfully served clients involved in defective product litigation in Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, Aurora, and throughout Colorado. Other areas of service include personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, corporate law, insurance law, individual services, and wrongful death. This website has been posted to the public for informational purposes only. No information within this site should be viewed as formal legal advise. If you would like to speak with one of our Aurora defective product lawyers, contact us today for a consultation.