The question of product liability
In order to understand the product liability claim process it can be useful for any claimant to examine the rights and obligations of the defendant in a product liability compensation claim.
No one rightfully claiming product liability compensation should feel guilty about the process. The vast majority of companies and businesses take out product liability insurance as a safeguard to protecting themselves from any financial losses resulting from a product liability claim.
This is important information to keep in mind for anyone who is using the services of no win, no fee solicitors to make a product liability claim. Businesses and manufacturers take out product liability insurance for the express reason that a consumer's right to make a compensation claim for faulty or dangerous goods is clearly prescribed in law.
It is also worth considering that this right underpins the UK's very economic system, as in a free market capitalist economy it is necessary for consumers to have means and systems of redress available to resolve any issues of product liability.
Without this system of product liability compensation, the very fabric of UK economic and mercantile life would very probably collapse.
Against this background, no consumer should feel reluctant to seek out no win, no fee solicitors with a view to making a product liability claim, as by doing so the claimant is not only protecting his rights but also those of other consumers from any complacency or negligence on the part of UK manufacturers and suppliers.
Defences in a product liability claim
When a consumer makes a product liability claim it is important remembering that the onus is on them to prove liability; all the producer need do is disprove liability using one of the following defences:
- The problem was the result of the interference of another party after the product had been supplied.
- The producer did not supply the product in the normal course of business.
- The producer did not supply the product. This would apply if the product had been stolen, or if it had been an illegal copy of the producer's product.
- The problem could not be anticipated. This would apply if scientific evidence predicting a risk with the product is only discovered after the product's manufacture and sale.
- If the company producing the product can show the business responsible for assembling it was negligent in doing so.
- The problem or defect is the direct result of complying with legislation relating to manufacture of the product or product liability.
In addition to defending any product liability claim resulting from a problem or defect with their goods, a producer may face the possibility of Trading Standards taking enforcement action.
As a result, producers may face the prospect of not only having to pay product liability compensation to the consumer but also an industry fine. In some rare cases, the question of criminal prosecutions may also arise.
Making a no win, no fee claim for product liability compensation
If you have suffered pain, personal injury or distress as a result of a faulty or defective product you may be able to claim product liability compensation.
At YouClaim, over the years we have forged a strong relationship with some of the UK's finest personal injury solicitors.
As we are a no win, no fee claims specialist, the great news is that you will not have to pay a penny for their services or expertise.
Our success rate is testament to just how serious our panel of no win, no fee solicitors will take your product liability claim. You should talk to some of the people who've benefited from our services over the years.
Claiming with us is a no-risk business. If you win, you get to keep 100% compensation as we do not take a cut. If you lose, you will not have to pay either a penny to us or to the defendant's legal expenses either as we take out an insurance policy on your behalf which covers against the possibility of this outcome. Win or lose, no fee it's our guarantee.
So why not get in touch with us today?
You can request a call back, fill out an online claims form, discuss your claim live using e-chat or, alternatively, call us now on 0800 10 757 95.
