California products liability law holds manufacturers, distributors and retailers strictly liable if a defect in their product injures a person who was using the product in a reasonably foreseeable manner.  A product is defective if it contains a manufacturing or design defect, or if it lacks sufficient instructions or warnings of potential safety hazards.

The Law Office of Scott Righthand represents persons injured by such defective products. Goods that may be the subject of a products liability lawsuit span across all product categories:

• Industrial Machinery and Equipment.  Includes saws, mills, lathes, drills, grinders, and presses.
• Drugs.  Includes both prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
• Medical Devices.  Includes prosthetic devices, pacemakers, artificial joints, and breast implants.
• Hazardous Materials.  Includes toxic chemicals, pesticides, and asbestos.
• Motor Vehicles.  Includes SUVs, trucks, cars and motorcycles, as well as automotive parts and accessories, such as seat belts, tires and airbags.
• Household Appliances.  Includes ovens, grills, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers.
• Consumer Goods. Includes toys, shoes and clothing.

If a defective product injured you or took the life of a loved one, call the Law Office of Scott Righthand to discuss your legal rights and what actions you may take. If your case has merit, we may be able to secure compensation to pay for your medical bills, future medical care and physical therapy. If the injury caused you to be absent from work, we can also seek compensation for lost wages.