Product Liability and Accidents at Home

Unfortunately, accidents within our homes happen all the time, sometimes due to simple carelessness or clumsiness and other times due to the negligence of others. When another party is at-fault for an accident, even in someone’s home, the victim may be able to recover for their injuries and losses with a personal injury claim.

While most accidents around the house are simply the victim’s fault, others can be caused by negligent product design or home construction, so it’s imperative to have your case evaluated by an attorney to determine your eligibility for a claim.

Consumer products which were defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed are among the most common causes of in-home accidents and resulting injuries. Some examples of common defective products include:

• Cooking equipment
• Kitchen appliances
• Lamps
• Laptop batteries
• Power tools
• Space heaters
• Televisions

Under the principles of product liability, injured victims of defective products may be eligible for compensation, but will also have time limits to file a claim, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible following the accident. A company may also be held legally liable if it fails to initiate a recall for a defective product as requested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Injuries can also occur due to defects in the design or construction of a home or its surrounding area. These include:

• Cracked pavement
• Collapsing balconies
• Holes in flooring
• Unreasonable fire hazards
• Faulty electrical wiring

Anyone who has been injured at home due to negligence should seek medical treatment as soon as possible – not only for their health and well-being, but also to establish an official record to show legal liability. If you or a loved one has been injured in an at-home accident due to the another’s negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.