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Product liability claims and hitting the pocket of manufacturers

Product recalls are not only enforced to ensure that consumers are protected from injury and illness, they are also imperative for any business that wants to fend off a potential product liability claim.

However, recalls can also be crippling to both a business's reputation and its economic viability, particularly in tough times when margins are tight.

The reality of this was underlined in 2009 when a US energy food manufacturer that had recently been involved in a mass recall of one its products was forced into filing for bankruptcy protection.

The recall was implemented after it became clear that there were concerns over the presence of salmonella in the peanuts used in one of its energy bars a product that accounted for 75% of the manufacturer's total sales.

However, the recall was not enough to prevent around 600 people developing salmonella poisoning as a result of the contaminated peanuts, sourced from a large wholesale supplier, used in the product. Around half of those affected are thought to be children, and as many as nine people may have died as a result.

And, as is natural with a food contamination outbreak of this scale, both the energy bar manufacturer and the peanut wholesaler are expected to face costly product liability claims bills.

Cost free product liability claims with leading solicitors
All manufacturers owe it to consumers that they provide products that are not only fit for use but also free from any defect that is likely to cause illness or injury.

If you have developed illness or injury, whether it is through contamination or an inherent defect, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain, injury, loss of earnings and medical expenses.

Here at YouClaim we have the expertise and experience that goes hand-in-hand with excellent reputation and success rate.

All of our product liability claim solicitors work under our free service model; win or lose, you will never be liable for any costs, fees or disbursements - a promise that is inclusive of those incurred by the opponent.

In addition, all of our specialists have signed up to our 100 percent compensation guarantee, which means you can rest assured that no cut will ever be taken.

We believe these benefits make us so much more than "no win, no fee".

If you would like to discuss your claim with one our advisors, call us today, on 0800 10 757 95.

Alternatively, fill out a claim form or echat with an advisor.

We look forward to securing you the personal injury compensation you deserve.


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