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Arkansas Product Liability Lawyers

Contact Us When Defective Products Cause Harm in Little Rock

Getting something you need for a good price can fill you with joy. What a disappointment, though, when you discover that an item does not work as advertised. 

If defective products were no more than unpleasant surprises, a consumer might be satisfied with returning them to the store. Yet, when a product hurts you, an apology and refund are not enough to compensate for your injuries, suffering, and medical bills.

Arkansas product liability law allows injured customers to seek financial damages for losses caused by faulty and dangerous items. Yet, getting the compensation you need is easier said than done.

As a former insurance adjuster, Justin Minton, founder of Minton Law Firm, realizes that accident victims need someone on their side. 

Our team of product liability lawyers at Minton Law Firm is ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Schedule your free consultation by calling us at 855-Xadjuster today. 

Why Some Products Become Dangerous

Product designers, manufacturers, and retailers are responsible for their creations. Problems with an item could arise from conception to distribution for a host of reasons. 

During their planning phase

Safety should be top priority when an Arkansas company develops a consumer product. Yet, many businesses focus mainly on making a profit. 

As a result, some companies might ignore troubling design issues to meet deadlines or save on material costs. In other cases, they make mistakes or costly miscalculations.

An experienced product liability attorney will investigate products to determine whether companies knew of the risks associated with their products. If there is no evidence of previous awareness, should they have known? Could they have developed a safe version of the item using alternative designs?

During the manufacturing process

Suppose a designer creates a perfect product draft. Next, manufacturers must execute the plan. The product could become dangerous if they do not follow the design closely. 

Some of these deviations occur due to honest mistakes. Others might happen when decision-makers swap the intended materials for cheaper, inferior ones or fail to perform quality control inspections.

Unfortunately, some defective products need more careful planning or better handiwork. Some manufacturing flaws only affect a product or two while others impact every item made in the factory. 

When a manufacturing company is caught making defective products, lawyers rely on Alabama’s strict liability laws to hold them responsible. 

When used as intended

Hundreds of products on store shelves result from much thought and effort. They contain no manufacturing defects, but they still could cause injury or even death in the most serious cases. How can this be?

Many products have inherent hazards. In other words, using them will always carry some risk. Common examples are:

  • Car parts, such as airbags, tires, brakes, and seatbelts
  • Chemicals like antifreeze, drain cleaners, and solvents
  • Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
  • Heavy machinery (e.g. forklifts, air compressors, tractors)
  • Power tools
  • Sporting goods
  • Electrical appliances
  • Tobacco 

Consumers need to know the dangers, so responsible manufacturers often put warnings on the packaging. For example, a heater might include instructions for proper use, so it does not become a fire hazard. Children’s toys often warn of small or detachable pieces which could cause choking. 

A product liability claim might also arise if a business breaches its warranty. If companies do not live up to their promises, attorneys can take action based on Arkansas law.

Failure to warn could form the basis of a personal injury case. Arkansas product liability attorneys can ensure that companies are held accountable for their negligence. 

Understanding Arkansas Product Liability Claims

A product liability lawyer can approach insurers after gathering evidence to prove a defective product claim. We will establish how the product caused you losses such as these described below:

  • Medical bills: Any financial costs associated with your injuries, including emergency services, hospital fees, therapy, and treatment-related transportation costs
  • Lost wages: Money you lost due to inability to work
  • Physical and psychological trauma: The pain, mental distress, and emotional anguish resulting from your experience
  • Wrongful death: The loss of a loved one due to a preventable personal injury caused by medical malpractice or faulty products

When product liability cases expose a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or unreasonable risk of injury, Arkansas product manufacturers often recall the product in question from the market. Yet, demanding justice for your losses is another way to ensure companies are held liable.

Expect Maximum Compensation

Product liability cases result in a higher median payout, according to the Insurance Information Institute, for a reason. The law is on the consumer’s side when it is applied correctly.

Arkansas companies often contest product liability claims, making it difficult for accident victims to prevail. But a liability lawyer with skill, training, and experience usually has the best chance of winning a defective product case. 

Minton Law Firm has an excellent record in our practice areas because we build strong cases, always aiming to maximize your compensation.

However, what can you do to strengthen your case?

  • Keep the defective item. It can serve as evidence and may need to be tested or examined.
  • Write down a description of the design defects you noticed while using the item. You can also take pictures or videos, but do not try to recreate the accident.
  • Inform your product liability lawyers if you learn of others who have had bad experiences with the same product. Arkansas law allows for class-action lawsuits representing the interests of many product users in the same product liability claim.

Most importantly, contact the liability lawyers of Minton Law Firm as soon as possible for a free consultation. Every Arkansas liability lawyer must meet state filing deadlines to recover compensation for local cases. 

Rely on Our Top-Rated Product Liability Lawyers 

When it comes to product liability, consumers are at a disadvantage. Many do not understand how Arkansas liability law works or their rights as a customer, and most victims do not have the time or knowledge to build a compelling product liability case, especially while recovering from their injuries.

Learn from the example of our satisfied clients who trusted our expertise for their cases in various practice areas. Most started with a free consultation, getting the answers to their questions that enabled them to make sound legal decisions. 

An Arkansas accident might have changed your life for the worse, but that does not mean this is the end of your story. Our product liability lawyers can help you recover financially by holding companies responsible for stressful accident-related medical bills and lost earning potential. 

Our law firm is always waiting to take your call. Product liability is only one of our practice areas, so please call us for any of your legal needs. 

Click our live chat for 24-hour attention from Fort Smith, Little Rock, or anywhere else statewide. You can also call us toll-free at 855-Xadjuster. 


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