Product liability and defective electrical goods

While the practical harnessing of electricity might be one of the greatest wonders of human invention, it brings with it a great number of dangers, some even fatal. The manufacturers of electrical goods all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of consumers and failure to do this could result in serious personal injury, death and product liability compensation claims.

Electric shock (non-fatal electrical injury) is the result of a current of 50 volts or more passing through the body. In recent years, accident claims for electric shock injuries have become increasingly rare as manufacturers implement ever-higher safety standards. However, there is still a risk to the consumer and any electrical injury resulting from a defective product may result in a product liability claim.

The following are the types of electrical appliances that, if defective, could result in product liability claims:

• Toasters
• Personal computers
• Hairdryers
• Electric heaters
• Hair straighteners
• Microwaves
• Electrical tools
• Electric lawnmowers
• Electric razors
• Lamps and light fittings

Also, there may be some exceptional instances where your electricity supplier may be held liable for a product liability claim. For example, if an electrical socket or mains box is incorrectly installed, dangerous live currents could pose a potentially fatal danger to anyone in your household.

Personal injuries caused by electrical currents
Defective electrical products can cause a variety of personal injuries. Thermal burns may be sustained if a product reaches a high temperature as a result of a defect.

Electrical burns may result if the electrical current passes through a tissue for a few seconds or more. This type of injury can be severe, permanent, and require emergency surgery.

Loss of muscle control caused by an electrical current can result in spasms and, in severe cases, even break bones.

Product liability claims for electrical fires
Sometimes a defective product may have the potential to cause an electrical fire in your home. Any such event is obviously a terrible personal tragedy, resulting in the loss of home, livelihood and personal possessions.

Making a product liability compensation claim for these losses is an essential part of the recovery process for anyone who has suffered this traumatic event.

The no win, no fee product liability claim specialists
Here at YouClaim, the personal injury solicitors on our esteemed panel are among the UK's foremost experts in product liability litigation.

If you have suffered personal injury as a result of an electrical defect, we are here and ready to help you.

Making a no win, no fee claim with us is a completely risk-free business. Win or lose, we guarantee that you will not have to pay us, or anyone else, a single penny in costs or fees. Additionally, we guarantee that, in the event of your compensation claim success, you will get to keep 100% of all money awarded you, as we never take a cut.

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