Seattle Area Product Liability Attorneys
Companies who design, manufacture and sell products to the public have a responsibility to ensure that those products are reasonably safe as designed and are free of manufacturing defects that could cause serious injuries to those people who use them. Unfortunately, unsafe and defective products are responsible for hundreds of injuries in the state of Washington every year.
At Feldman & Lee, P.S., we represent victims in product liability cases in Lynnwood, Kent and the Seattle, Washington, area. For over 40 years, we have fought to protect victims' rights. Attorney Brandon Feldman heads our personal injury practice and has the ability to aggressively pursue your case while empathizing with your needs.
Dealing With Injuries Under the Washington Product Liability Act
In the state of Washington, the legislature has adopted a statute named the Washington Product Liability Act (WPLA) that provides rules that business must follow to protect consumers against defective designs and dangerous products. This statute sets forth rules that concern the responsibility that companies have when manufacturing and selling products to consumers, and in many cases expedites the process for victims to pursue compensation for their injuries.
Under the WLPA, there are two tests that can be used to determine if a product is unreasonably dangerous:
- Does the product fail to meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer?
This test considers whether the product was more dangerous than a reasonable consumer would expect. Factors that go into determine the results of this test, include the intrinsic nature of the product, the cost of the product, the seriousness of the potential harm from the defect, and the cost associated with minimizing the risk. - What is the likelihood that the product will cause an injury or other type of harm?
This is known as the risk and utility test. This test looks at whether the likelihood and severity of the injury is greater than the burden on the manufacturer to design a safer product that doesn’t impair the product's utility.
Product liability claims can often be complex, but hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer for your case is a smart and important step in getting the compensation that you deserve for an injury caused by a defective or dangerous product.
Contact us and let us help you get the monetary compensation that you need. We offer free consultations to prospective clients and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 877.644.3319.
All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee agreement is a formal contract, which stipulates that the client is not responsible for any attorney’s fees unless there is a settlement on the client’s behalf. Please contact one of the attorneys at Feldman & Lee to discuss your case and the contingency fee agreement in further detail.
