Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, but does not cover any injury to property. Most commonly, personal injury claims are those where the plaintiff's injury has been caused by the negligence of another party. In these cases, if the negligence of another party can be proven, the injured person may be entitled to monetary compensation.

Products liability involves a case in which a product causes personal injury. The party responsibility in a products liability case may be a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, retailer or other group who makes the product available to the public. ??Products liability generally involves either a:

• Manufacturing defect

• Design defect

• Failure to warn

The most common types of products liability claims are for automotive products, consumer or industrial products and prescription or over-the-counter medications. For example:

• On a construction site, a boom truck flipped over and crushed the driver because the truck did not have a safety switch that prevented operation without outriggers in place. Safety mechanisms on construction equipment save lives. Manufacturers need to understand that.

• By neglecting to install a screw in a product or make an effective weld during manufacturing, a product can be dangerous and cause injury to the person using it.

• Improperly designed gas tanks, defective air bags, and dangerous car seats can turn a relatively minor accident into a major tragedy.

When a defective product causes injury or wrongful death, talk to an experienced products liability lawyer at O'Connor, Parsons & Lane law firm in New Jersey. We can explain your rights and represent you in a products liability claim or lawsuit. Contact us at 800-586-5817, 908-928-9200 or email us. The initial consultation is free.