Consumers have the right to use products with the expectation that they are safe. The Louisiana Products Liability Act permits holding a manufacturer liable when a consumer was hurt while using an unreasonably dangerous product. A product can be unreasonably dangerous based on any of the following:

• Design defect - There is a flaw that creates a foreseeable risk of injury even when the product is used as intended.
• Manufacturing defect - The product was poorly constructed, perhaps by people who lacked proper expertise, or used subpar materials or components.
• Warning defect - The product lacks adequate warnings about the inherent dangers it poses, such as warning labels on pharmaceuticals.
• Warranty violation - There has been a breach of a manufacturer's express promise about a product's safety or of the Uniform Commercial Code's implied warranty of fitness for a particular use.

Pharmaceutical and defective medical device claims present complex issues that often lead to mass tort or class action litigation. Even products ruled safe for a particular use by the Food & Drug Administration may have unexpected harmful side effects. If you suffer illness or injury from a medical implant or a prescription drug, you may be part of a sizeable group of plaintiffs with the same affliction. We have the skill and resources to build an evidentiary claim of liability, whether in your own lawsuit or as part of a larger one.

In Louisiana, a person injured or made ill by a dangerous product has only one year to file a lawsuit. The clock starts when you know or should reasonably know about the injury or illness and its connection to the product. The sooner you consult with our dedicated legal team, the better the chances of building a case in time to meet the deadline.

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Michael J. Mestayer, a Professional Legal Corporation, is located in New Orleans and litigates claims on behalf of people injured by dangerous products throughout Louisiana and the larger Gulf Region. To find out if you have a possible claim, talk to our attorney during a free, confidential consultation. Call 800-526-1850 or contact us online.