St. Petersburg Design Defect Lawyers

Design defects, though not necessarily the result of negligence, are still dangerous phenomena that can cause a significant amount of harm to many unsuspecting victims. When we buy new products, we expect them to function properly and safely. Design defects, however, void this trust in the manufacturing company. Depending on the product in question, a design defect may be extremely dangerous or even life-threatening.

If you have been hurt by a flawed product because it was defectively designed, then you deserve to demand justice from the responsible company. The St. Petersburg design defect lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. are dedicated to helping people like you pursue the damages they deserve. Call our offices today at 800-931-4369 to speak with an attorney about your case.

Design Defects and Product Liability

A design defect is considered to be inherent in a product. Even though the responsible manufacturing company’s intention was not to harm or deliver a defective good to the customer, it still intentionally built a flaw into the item. All products that are made according to the set (albeit faulty) design will have the same defect. An example of a design defect is a product that is designed in an unstable manner. Manufacturing defects, on the other hand, are not present in all items produced. They arise when, for example, the product dimensions exceed the set tolerances.

It is difficult to define product liability as it pertains to design defects because the nature of the flaw itself undermines a company’s self-set standard of production. Most courts maintain that design defects are present if the product is made unreasonably dangerous because of its design. This means that products which are considered by the general public to be more dangerous than expected and products with risks that outweigh their benefits are both considered to have design defects.

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If you or someone you love has been injured because of a product design defect, then you may have the right to pursue compensation from the responsible party. Contact the St. Petersburg design defect lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. today at 800-931-4369 to discuss your situation with a qualified attorney.