Los Angeles product liability lawyer Robert Mansell has been fighting for over 25 years to help consumers injured by defective products.

When consumers purchase products, they expect them to not contain dangerous defects, to work properly, and to be designed in a manner that is safe for people. Yet this is not always the case. When manufacturers and retailers make and sell products that fall below these standards, people can be seriously injured or even killed.

Products liability lawyer Robert Mansell has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured clients.

Product Liability for Breach of Warranty

Retailers can be responsible for defective products. Why? Because they are part of the supply chain that puts the product into the stream of commerce. A product that is distributed in store also comes with a tacit, unspoken guarantee that it is in excellent condition, with no flaws, and that it is safe for consumers to use. This is known as an implied warranty. If a product fails to live up to this expectation, then the retailer can be held liable for product liability by virtue of a contracts-based breach of warranty.

Products can also come with express warranties. These are additional guarantees made by the retailer that promise a specific level of performance or fitness for a particular purpose. Failure of the product to live up to these guarantees can be pursued as a breach of express warranty.

Strict Product Liability Information

Manufacturers and suppliers are liable for several different types of problems with products. If a person can show that there was a defect at the time the product was sold, and that the defect caused the person's injuries, then the manufacturer can be held strictly liable for the defective product. Defects that might fall under strict product liability include:

1. Product liability because of poor design.
2. Product liability because of a manufacturing flaw
3. Product liability because there were inadequate warning labels.

Manufacturers are responsible for explaining the proper use of a product to consumers. They are also responsible for explaining potential dangers that the product may pose. This can include situations where a person misused a product; if the misuse was reasonably foreseeable, then a manufacturer may be responsible for warning against such misuse. For example, many baby products include warnings about how the product should not be used where a person might reasonably think the product could be used in lieu of adult supervision with dangerous results.

Product Liability Reports

There are many government agencies that oversee various types of products on the market and report on them to consumers. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handles a specific variety of products - those that are ingested or used for the body. The FDA reviews medications and food safety as well as handling products such as medical devices (which include breast implants, contact lenses, and external infusion pumps); vaccines, blood, and biologics; cosmetics; and even tobacco products.

• Baby Cribs. While baby cribs, playpens, and bassinets are overwhelmingly safe, there have nonetheless been recalls on over 11 million units since 2007 alone. This is because potential dangers to the most defenseless victims are swiftly dealt with. Still, approximately 26 infants die due to crib injuries every year. There were 32 deaths related to drop-side cribs since 2000, prompting a newly enacted ban on the drop-side design for new cribs.

• Electronic devices. Electronic devices can overheat and cause fires or burn users. Those injured by electronic devices can suffer serious long-term effects from such burn injuries.

Product Liability Attorneys

The product liability attorneys at Mansell and Mansell APC have decades of experience representing individuals who have suffered due to dangerous or defective products. Our attorneys and staff know all too well the level of devastation that can result from defective product injuries. Not only does Mansell and Mansell APC have a stellar record of advocacy, which you can review on our Results page, but our client services are unparalleled. Our professional, compassionate staff takes pride in being accessible and providing personalized service to every client. Suffering from a defective product injury is challenging enough. The law firm of Mansell and Mansell APC is dedicated to top-notch legal advocacy to help clients achieve the best possible resolution under difficult circumstances.

Call (323)800-0000 to schedule a free, confidential consultation with seasoned product liability attorney Robert Mansell. Our clients pay nothing out of pocket - no fees are owed unless and until Mansell and Mansell APC collects on your behalf. Contact us any time, day or night, through our secure online form or by telephone at (323)800-0000.

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