Product liability is an area of law that holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible when a defective or unreasonably dangerous product causes injury to a consumer. Under Illinois law, product liability claims can be based on design defects (the product’s design is inherently unsafe), manufacturing defects (an error during production made a specific unit dangerous), or failure to warn (inadequate instructions or safety warnings). Illinois follows a modified comparative fault standard, meaning you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault for your injuries. Common product liability cases involve defective vehicles, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, faulty medical devices, contaminated food products, and unsafe children’s products.
Product liability refers to when injuries result from faulty or dangerous products. Typically, a product liability lawsuit is brought against a corporation or manufacturer that has sold or manufactured unsafe and defective products to consumers. The experienced lawyers at Bolen Robinson & Ellis understand how products can hurt consumers, and our product liability lawyers are committed to ensuring that those injured by faulty or dangerous products obtain the results they deserve.
