Making a product liability claim over an accident with goods with a CE Marking

CE Marking is a European system by which products are stamped as being safe for use across the European Union. Safety for use is, of course, central to any UK product liability claim.

As product liability compensation can now be claimed on a basis that puts the onus of proof on the producer, and as the producer is liable for damage caused by a defect in his or her product, the CE Marking has become more and more useful. It acts as a mark of proof that minimum safety requirements have been shown to have been met, whether in an internal testing department or by external testers.

Products that need to be marked for CE compliance include gas burners, civil explosives, lifts, machinery, medical devices, safety measuring instruments, radios, toys, low voltage equipment, construction goods, protective equipment, and packaging.

Other planned effects of CE Marking are that the harmonised regulations will help the single market to bind together, that the producers will find cost savings in ensuring their products meet all European safety laws at once, and that public bodies have a uniform procedure for checking products. These remain a side-issue in a product liability compensation claim, however.

Making a product liability claim with UK experts YouClaim
If you have suffered a personal injury through using a product, you may be eligible to claim damages from the manufacturer whether or not it has a CE Marking on it. Our advisors will be able to discuss the specifics of your accident and provide the information that will let you decide whether you want to proceed. We will never pressurise you into beginning a claim if you decide against it.

If you do proceed, we'll find you the best personal injury lawyer to handle your case on a no win, no fee basis from our panel of experts, all of whom are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Because we charge our fees to your opponents when we win, your case would be free to you, whether you win or lose. We also guarantee to pass 100% compensation on to you in a won case we do not take a cut.

You can make enquiries for free through our website - we offer both e-chat and a claim form - or by calling our UK hotline, 0800 10 757 95. We'll look forward to assisting in your product liability claim.