Terre Haute product liability lawyer

A Terre Haute product liability lawyer from C. Dennis Wegner & Associates stays aware of products found to be potentially dangerous to use. A product is deemed dangerous once a consumer has incurred injury while using it for its intended, regulated purpose. If the product is altered in any way from its original form, such as if features designed for safety are removed or if the product is not used as directed, any injuries caused are usually the fault of the consumer.

A product which contains a warning regarding a potentially unsafe way to use the product is not often considered dangerous and its manufacturer cannot be held liable. However, in some cases, a defect is discovered after the creation of the product that can cause injury or death. An example would be a car losing a wheel bolt after reaching a certain speed, causing the driver to lose control and usually resulting in injury or, at the very least, the loss of a functional vehicle as well as peace of mind. Injury as a result of careless assembly is just one of many justifications for a Terre Haute dangerous product lawyer to pursue compensation for an injured client.