A defective product claim arises when a consumer is injured or made ill due to a flaw in a product’s design, manufacturing, or marketing.

This can include unsafe consumer goods, faulty medical devices, contaminated food, or defective electrical appliances.

Common Types of Defective Products:

✔ Faulty electrical goods, leading to fires, shocks, or burns.
✔ Defective medical devices, causing complications or adverse reactions.
✔ Contaminated food products, leading to food poisoning or allergic reactions.
✔ Unsafe toys and baby products, posing choking or injury risks.
✔ Defective vehicles or car parts, increasing accident risks.
✔ Harmful cosmetic products, causing burns, rashes, or other skin reactions.

How Do Defective Products Cause Injury?

When products fail to meet safety standards, they can pose significant dangers to consumers, including:

✔ Burns and electrocution – Due to faulty electrical devices or appliances.
✔ Choking hazards – From poorly designed children’s toys or packaging.
✔ Chemical exposure – From unsafe beauty products or cleaning agents.
✔ Foodborne illnesses – Due to contaminated or mislabelled food items.
✔ Mechanical injuries – Caused by defective machinery, vehicles, or equipment.

How to Prove a Defective Product Claim?

To make a successful claim, our solicitors will establish that:

✔ The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous.
✔ You used the product correctly as intended by the manufacturer.
✔ The defect directly caused injury, illness, or financial loss.

Evidence such as medical reports, product recall notices, witness statements, and expert analysis can strengthen your case.

What Compensation Can You Claim?

A defective product claim can include compensation for:

• Medical expenses – Covering treatment, rehabilitation, and specialist care.
• Pain and suffering – For physical injuries and psychological distress.
• Loss of earnings – If the injury affects your ability to work.
• Future medical treatment – If ongoing care is required.
• Property damage – If the defective product caused financial loss.

Time Limits for Filing a Defective Product Claim

In Ireland, claims for injuries caused by defective products must generally be made within two years from the date of injury or from when the defect was discovered. Seeking legal advice early helps strengthen your case.

Why Choose Our Solicitors for Defective Product Claims?

✔ Experts in product liability cases, ensuring a strong legal approach.
✔ Proven success in securing compensation for injured consumers.
✔ Professional legal support, guiding you through the claims process.
✔ Committed to holding manufacturers accountable for unsafe products.

Contact Our Solicitors for a Defective Product Claim

If you have been injured due to a defective or dangerous product, our solicitors are ready to assist you.

Contact us today for expert legal advice and start your claim.