When a consumer suffers a personal injury from using a commercially-sold product, the consumer may file a product liability suit. If the victim used the product as intended and was injured, it’s probable that a product liability claim will succeed, but you’ll need legal help from an experienced personal injury attorney. In most product liability cases, either a manufacturer is liable for producing the defective item, or marketers or sellers are liable for deceiving users about the product or failing to provide warnings.

Most manufacturers will recall a product when it’s obvious that the item is defective. Recalls are normally announced by whatever federal agency has jurisdiction over the particular industry affected. The Food and Drug Administration, for example, publicizes recalls of prescription and over-the-counter medications; recalls of cars and auto parts are announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agencies that announce recalls usually list on their websites any products currently being recalled. Most local TV and radio stations offer the same information on their websites. Consumers may also sign up for online alerts to receive recall information from agencies as quickly as it becomes available.

See a good personal injury lawyer right away if you’ve been injured by using a consumer product. You may be awarded compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Statutes of limitations restrict the amount of time you have to file a claim, so act promptly. An experienced personal injury attorney will fight for your rights and give you the advice and legal representation you need. In the San Diego area, if you or a member of your family has been injured using a defective product, contact personal injury attorney Gary Sernaker at (858) 509-0188, or email him at Gsernaker@gmail.com to discuss your rights and options under California Law.