When Products Hurt Instead of Help: Understanding Product Liability
- The G Law Group
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5
We live in a world where products promise to make life easier, faster, safer. From everyday
household appliances to medications and car parts, we trust that what we buy will work as
intended. But when a product is defective, that trust can quickly turn into injury—or worse.
That’s where product liability law steps in.
At The G Law Group, we help individuals who’ve been harmed by unsafe or defective products understand their rights and fight for the compensation they deserve.
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability refers to the legal responsibility that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have when their products cause injury due to defects. If something you bought was unsafe and caused harm, you may be entitled to file a claim.
Unlike most personal injury cases, you don’t always have to prove negligence in a product
liability claim. In some cases, it’s enough to show that the product was defective and that
defect caused your injury.
Types of Product Defects
There are three main types of product defects that can lead to liability:
Design Defects
The product was inherently unsafe from the start—even before it was manufactured.
For example, a car with an top-heavy design that makes it prone to rollovers.
Manufacturing Defects
The product’s design was safe, but something went wrong during production. Such as
a batch of medication contaminated at the factory.
Marketing or Labeling Defects
This includes failure to warn consumers about potential risks or improper instructions.
Common in cases involving pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, or tools.
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Liability can fall on multiple parties in the product’s supply chain:
Manufacturers (of the product or components).
Wholesalers or distributors.
Retailers who sold the product.
Even if you didn’t purchase the product yourself—say, it was a gift—you might still have a product liability valid claim.
Real-Life Examples
A child’s toy that breaks into sharp pieces, causing injury.
A defective airbag that propels shrapnel at the driver.
A prescription drug that causes undisclosed side effects.
A faulty ladder that collapses under normal use.
If a product was supposed to help, but instead it hurt you—that’s not your fault.
Why Call The G Law Group?
Product liability cases can be complex. Manufacturers have legal teams and insurance
companies on their side. You deserve someone on your side—someone who understands the law, the tactics, and what’s at stake.
The G Law Group has the expertise necessary to help clients navigate these difficult situations and hold the responsible parties accountable. We dig deep, consult experts, and fight hard to get you justice.
Think You Might Have a Claim?
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, don’t wait. Call The G Law Group today for a free case evaluation. We’ll help you understand your rights—and what steps to take next.
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