Craig L. Manchik has managed Craig Manchik & Associates, PC, in Chicago, Illinois, for nearly 22 years. Attorneys at Craig Manchik & Associates, PC, are capable of addressing a wide range of client needs, from support with nursing home abuse and neglect cases to insight into product liability litigation.
Product liability cases can involve an array of consumer goods, including malfunctioning medical devices and toys that pose danger to young children. Product liability cases are highly common in the United States and abroad.
Product liability litigation may target any segment of the manufacturing chain. Legal professionals with experience working on product liability cases can evaluate a potential instance of product liability and determine whether plaintiffs should pursue a case based on design defects, manufacturing defects, or marketing defects, depending on what kind of accident or injury was caused by the product.
However, there are a few caveats individuals should be aware of before initiating product liability litigation. For example, a product that has been used in a manner not intended by the manufacturer is unlikely to qualify for a product liability case, regardless of the amount of damages a user may have incurred. Similarly, the further removed a product is from its original condition, either due to customization or the passing of time, the less likely it is that the manufacturer can be charged with product liability.
