Consumer Rights Following Product Recalls

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Orlando, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 24, 2012 -- Americans use millions of consumer products every day. From MP3 players to automobiles and even over the counter medications and medical devices, we trust that these products will perform as intended. Unfortunately, as documented by www.recalls.gov, many of the products we rely on a daily basis are actually defective.

The cause of a defective product may be manufacturing defects, insufficient instructions, careless handling, or improper testing prior to release on the market. When caught early enough, product recalls can lead to little more than a return of the product for a refund or replacement. Sadly, many defective products result in serious injury or death to consumers. In these cases, you have a right to file a product liability lawsuit and seek compensation for all of the damages your injury has caused.
A Recall Does Not Reduce Liability
Contrary to popular belief, a recall does not reduce a company’s responsibility if a product causes harm. When a company recalls a product, they often do so in an attempt to minimize its potential dangers and prevent lawsuits. However, many recalls come only after injury has been sustained. Indeed, it is these injuries that may alert a company to their product’s defects.

Many times, a recall comes only after injuries have been reported and victims are facing both emotional and financial damages. You can return the product for a refund, but that will not solve the additional problems the product has caused. Only a product liability lawsuit can seek compensation for damages such as:
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Impacted quality of life
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
An aggressive product liability attorney will know exactly what to do to prove damages, even if a product has not been recalled, and seek the maximum compensation you deserve.

Companies have a responsibility to provide consumers with safe, effective products. When they fail to do so and you suffer as a result, no amount of recalling can undo the damages. These companies must be held accountable for their negligence. You deserve justice. A defective product attorney can seek that justice and fight to get you every penny you are due.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product in or around Orlando or Daytona, Florida, please visit the website of the product liability lawyers at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter for more information on your right to seek compensation.

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