When you purchase and use any product, you are putting your trust in the manufactures and distributors. You trust that the product is safe, the labeling is correct, the instructions complete and that the normal use of the product will not result in any kind of accident or injury.

Despite government regulations and safety laws, manufacturers and retailers frequently release defective and/or dangerous products to the public without adequately ensuring their safety. A frightening reality is that any type of product can potentially be defective, including defective tires, defective medical devices, suv rollovers and children's toys.  These defects arise from defective manufacturing, design, or inadequate / faulty / deceptive labeling.

"Product liability law," the legal rules concerning who is responsible for defective or dangerous products, is different from ordinary injury liability law, and this set of rules sometimes makes it easier for an injured person to recover damages.  In general terms, the law requires that a product meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer. When a product has an unexpected defect or danger, the product cannot be said to meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer.  

When corners are cut to save money and risks are overlooked, manufactures, distributors and advertisers need to be held accountable for placing consumers in harms way. Products liability cases can become complex quickly. The product liability lawyers at Hawkins & Walker, PC have successfully handled these types. We work closely with experts to identify liability and recover damages for injuries caused by defective products.