Defective Product Lawyer in Ottawa

Types of Cases Our Defective Lawyers Can Handle

In addition to claims based on defective or dangerous consumer goods, the well-established personal injury lawyers at Burn Tucker Lachaîne in Ottawa handle an impressive array of negligence-based claims, including in each of the following categories:

• Slip and fall accident claims
• Premises liability claims
• Traffic accidents of all kinds, including car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, and boating accidents
• Claims involving catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries, and amputations

Common Injuries Caused by Faulty Products

Every claim involving a dangerous and defective product is unique to the situation at hand, but there are certain kinds of injuries that are most closely associated, including:

• Fractures – Broken or fractured bones are painful injuries that are slow to heal, and when complications arise, they can lead to serious issues related to range of motion.
• Spinal cord injuries – Spinal cord injuries can cause chronic pain, can seriously restrict range of motion, and – when the spinal cord is severed – lead to permanent paralysis.
• Burns – Burns are among the most painful injuries, are closely associated with dangerous complications, and – when on or near the face – can be permanently disfiguring.
• Eye injuries – Eye injuries include serious concerns like corneal abrasions and chemical burns in addition to potential vision loss.
• Choking incidents – Chocking issues tend to relate to defective toys that incorporate small parts, which can be choking hazards for small children that can prove fatal.

Regardless of the kind of injury you suffer as a result of a faulty product, you shouldn’t wait to reach out for the skilled legal services of an accomplished product liability lawyer.

Types of Defective Products

Product liability claims are generally classified into three primary groups that include design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects, which relate to either inadequate instructions or failure to warn consumers of related risks. When the products we purchase as consumers don’t meet our reasonable expectations and we are injured in the process, it can support product liability claims, and common examples include the following:

• Defective household products
• Defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals
• Defective children’s goods
• Defective power tools

Products are considered defective when they are determined to be unreasonably dangerous for consumers or for their property – in the context of the standards that were in place at the time the product entered the marketplace rather than current standards. Put simply, products that fail to meet reasonable standards and that cause injuries as a result can lead to product liability cases.

The Product Liability Process

The product liability process in Ottawa is designed to hold the manufacturers of dangerous products accountable, and it is based on strict liability, which means that the legal focus is on the product’s dangerous defect rather than on the manufacturer’s negligence. In order to bring a successful product liability claim, you’ll need to demonstrate each of the following:

• The product in question was defective in some way, and the defect was the direct cause of the injury or injuries you suffered.
• At the time you were injured, you were using the product for its intended purpose.
• The product you were using was properly maintained and wasn’t altered after purchase.

Discuss your claim with a compassionate product liability lawyer today.

Making a Product Liability Claim

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, there are several primary steps you should take in order to protect your rights moving forward. These include seeking the immediate medical care that you need, consulting with a seasoned defective product injury lawyer as soon as you’re able to do so, and carefully following your medical team’s advice and instructions on your journey forward toward recovery. In the process, your trusted defective product lawyer will spare no effort in their quest to resolve your claim favourably.

Building a Strong Case

Building a strong defective or dangerous product case is key to obtaining just compensation, and it begins with having a seasoned defect product lawyer in your corner. Your lawyer will gather and skillfully compile the evidence necessary to demonstrate that you suffered losses as a direct result of a consumer product’s defective design, manufacture, or warning.

Benefits of Hiring a Product Liability Lawyer in Ottawa

The benefits of working closely with a resourceful product liability lawyer in Ottawa are difficult to overstate. Dangerous or defective products is a challenging area of the law, and your accomplished lawyer will skillfully strategize a path forward that addresses the specific circumstances of your claim – in pursuit of a settlement or court award that upholds your rights and supports your ability to recover.

Get the Compensation You Deserve

If a defective consumer good leaves you or someone you love injured, the focused product liability lawyers at Burn Tucker Lachaîne – proudly serving Ottawa – are committed to knowledgeably advocate for the compensation that you deserve. Our knowledgeable legal team cares about you and your claim and is standing by to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at 613-917-0909 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about what we can do for you today.