Faulty Products and Personal Injury Claims

The Australian Consumer Law of Australia demands that products should meet the appropriate safety standards, but if a product defect causes injury, you may file a personal injury claim. However, it is important to know how, where and when you can make a claim. 

 

Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?

 

As a consumer, if you suffer damage, loss or injury as the result of a safety defect on a product, you can claim compensation from the manufacturer. Dangerous products must carry warning labels. You can make claims against the manufacturers of car parts, body products, faulty appliances and any other type of product that causes an injury. The compensation is aimed at alleviating losses experienced as the result of faulty products. 

 

When you suffer an injury as the result of a faulty product, seek immediate medical treatment, and be sure to maintain the proper health records that prove the extent of your injuries. Tell your healthcare professional how you were injured, so that they can include that in your records. By law, strict time limits apply to personal injury claims, which means that you should seek legal advice as soon as possible. 

 

 

Personal Injury Claim Due to Faulty Product - Step-by-Step

 

Any personal injuries caused by faulty products should be reported to the manufacturer immediately. By law, manufacturers have to report any injuries, illnesses or death caused by their consumer products. Manufacturers have to follow a strict process when handling injuries resulting from products, because the Australian Consumer Law places high levels of importance on the safety of consumers.

 

Proof is crucial for a product liability claim to be actioned, which means that you will need proof that the manufacturer sold an unsafe product. Generally, manufacturers or importers are held liable for personal injury claims. In the event that a retailer cannot identify the importer or manufacturer, the retailer could be held liable. Compensation is sometimes paid in lump sums, but it may alse be paid as medical bills become due. Either way, if you were injured as the result of a faulty product, it is important to seek professional legal assistance to facilitate your personal injury claim.