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The defective drug lawyers at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area have established their reputations by aggressively representing clients against those responsible for their injuries. Contact us today to learn more.
Siegfried & Jensen
5664 South Green St.
Murray, Utah 84123
Phone: 1-866-883-5350
Fax: 1-801-266-1338
Defective products cause extensive damage and numerous injuries every year. As manufacturers continue to look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, some products are released that are unsafe, having been poorly designed, manufactured, and/or tested. Pharmaceuticals are one example of this type of product. The defective drug and product lawyers at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area are committed to providing the best representation possible in defective product cases.
A defective product is legally defined as a product that causes damage or injury to a person or his or her property as a result of errors in design, manufacturing, or labeling. Almost any kind of commercially available product could potentially be defective, and there are many ways in which a product could qualify as such. For example, a pharmaceutical could be manufactured incorrectly if it is produced in too concentrated a form and causes an overdose. It could also be considered a defective drug if it has no childproof lid, allowing a child to consume the substance and sustain harm. Finally, it could be that the dosage listed on the label is incorrect – again, causing an overdose. Speaking to defective drug lawyers like those at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area is the best way to get more specific information on defective pharmaceuticals and other products.
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There are invariably some upfront costs associated with preparing for a lawsuit, but you will not have to pay them unless you win. Any costs involved in setting up your case, including those associated with filing fees, witnesses, evidence, medical advice, etc., will be handled upfront by Siegfried & Jensen. Our firm operates on a contingency basis, which means you will not owe anything unless we are successful.
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In a defective product case, liability is generally established according to the principle of strict liability, which is easier to do than establishing negligence or misconduct. In a strict liability case, your lawyer must establish that the product itself is defective and that you were injured as a result of the defect(s), regardless of whether or not the responsible party could have done more to prevent the incident from occurring. Doing so is simpler than establishing fault on the part of the manufacturer, as in a negligence claim. For example, a in a defective drug case your lawyer might decide to show that the pharmaceutical you took was manufactured incorrectly. This would be enough to establish strict liability.
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Most often a defective product is the manufacturer's responsibility, but depending on the case, other parties may bear partial or total responsibility. In some instances, a defective product may be the retailer's fault. If a product is sold used or has been repaired, the reseller or repair technician may be at fault. Each case will need to be evaluated fully to make sure the client gets everything to which he or she is entitled.
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The most common defense against a defective product claim is misuse. Defense attorneys will likely try to establish that you were using the product incorrectly or in a way that was outside its intended purpose. They may also argue that you used the product in question negligently. However, even if this claim can be established, you may still be entitled to damages; manufacturers are still required to provide notification of intended uses, warnings, and/or contraindications. Also, if you behaved negligently, but you were injured by an unrelated defect, your negligence should not be a factor. In some of these cases, you may be considered partially responsible for your own injuries, but you may still be able to recoup partial damages.
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Defective medical products and pharmaceuticals are a specialty of Siegfried & Jensen. The defective drug lawyers at our Salt Lake City, Utah-area firm are actively engaged in recovering losses for many clients who have been victimized by faulty medications. Defective drug cases are unique for two reasons. First, pharmaceuticals, because they are intended for ingestion, arguably have a greater potential for causing direct bodily harm. Second, because pharmaceuticals are subject to some of the most stringent tests, safeguards, and development standards of any class of products on the market, there is no excuse for many of the serious issues for which they are the culprits. Because pharmaceuticals are so profitable, the companies making them are able to present strong, aggressive opposition to any claims made against them. Thus, when you are taking on these companies, quality legal representation from experienced defective drug lawyers is the most important asset at your disposal.
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Knowledge of your rights and the law is the best way to ensure a good outcome in your defective product dispute. It is the job of each of the defective drug lawyers at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area to represent you with all the knowledge and experience at their disposal. Clients are consistently impressed with the results we achieve, so contact our experienced personal injury lawyers today to learn more.
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