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California Statute of Limitations for Product Liability A presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles 1

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California Statute of Limitations for Product LiabilityA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles

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Product Liability Cases in California

Individuals who are injured when using malfunctioning or defective products can claim compensations for their injuries.

This must be done in accordance with the Californian statute of limitations for product liability cases.

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Types of Injuries Caused by Defective Products

The consumer has a number of rights when purchasing goods that prove to be faulty.

The types of injuries caused by defective products are diverse and vary according to the particular malfunction. Electrocution, cuts or inhaling dangerous fumes can all be associated with faulty devices.

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The Injury Discovery Rule in California

In California, an individual can commence legal action against another party for product liability cases within a specific timeframe.

The discovery rule implies that court action should be taken after the injury was or should have been discovered.

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Time Limits for Product Liability Cases in California

The statute of limitations for product liability cases in California is two years.

This period applies in most personal injury cases, including those involving defective, faulty or malfunctioning products.

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Injuries Caused by Defective Products

Injuries caused by defective products can have immediate and serious consequences. It is important to seek adequate medical attention before commencing the legal procedures.

The medical records will also be used as evidence in your personal injury case.

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How to File a Product Liability Lawsuit in California

A personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles can help you file a lawsuit for a product liability case.

You have the right to file the lawsuit against the manufacturer, the seller or the reseller. An attorney will help you establish exactly how to handle the case.

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Cases with Strict Product Liability Rules in California

When the strict liability rule applies to product liability cases, the plaintiff needs only to prove that the injury was caused by the product’s defect.

Negligence is important in all personal injury cases, however, for particular product manufacturing defects, it will suffice to prove the cause of the injury.

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Legal Support in Product Liability Cases in California

A lawyer in Los Angeles who specializes in personal injury cases can help you prove the essential elements in a product liability case.

It is equally important to prove the particular factors, but also to do so within the legal timeframe for bringing a case to court.

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Legal Assistance for Personal Injury Cases in California

If you were injured by a malfunctioning product or equipment, our personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles can help you negotiate to obtain compensations or take the case to court.

We can help you prove negligence and the fact that the injury was caused by the product defect.

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