Orange County Product Liability Attorneys
Product liability cases involve harm to people or property caused by a product’s defect. These products include motor vehicles, drugs, medical devices, household products and appliances, and much more. The Law Offices of Lunetto and Hegel, in Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego counties provide legal representation and counsel to individuals and families who have suffered due to a defective or unsafe product.
A Legal Responsibility for Safe Consumer Products
According to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. economy loses $700 billion each year due to the injuries, deaths, and property damage caused by unsafe products. The manufacturers and designers of products for the general public have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are safe for their intended use. When these parties do no meet that responsibility, they may be liable for the damages and injuries caused by their products.
Thousands of Dangerous Products
There are more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the jurisdiction of the CPSC, the federal agency charged with protecting consumers from the unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from products on the American market - products as varied as:
Defective Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for drug safety in the U.S. In recent years, conflicts of interest within the agency and other internal administration issues have enabled various dangerous drugs to make it to the market. Worse, drug manufacturers often fail to disclose study findings that highlight risks associated with their drugs. In such cases, drug makers can be held responsible for damages caused by their products.
Drugs that have been successfully targeted by consumer lawsuits include:
Product Liability Experience and Knowledge Are Crucial
Orange County personal injury attorneys, Edward Hegel and Cesare Lunetto, have successfully represented clients in product liability cases since 1983. They can explain the law as it applies to your own circumstances. Contact the firm today to learn more about your legal options.
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Lunetto & Hegel
Attorneys at Law
2000 East Fourth Street
Suite 120
Santa Ana, California 92705
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