When you buy a product you expect it to be safe for you and your family.
However that is not always the case.
Some products that are on the market can cause injuries or even death.
If you have been injured at the hand of a poorly designed product you may want to contact a product liability attorney.
They can help you evaluate your injuries and determine the best way to proceed.
According to the Chicago Sun Times, during a recent incident in Chicago, a woman had a brand new walk out bathtub installed.
The product cost $12,000 however the second time it was used the owner fell and became stuck in the tub.
This accident caused her to sit in the tub in water for 30 hours.
Luckily her daughter found her and got her medical attention right away.
The Chicago Sun Times reported that she then spent 4 days in the hospital and then a 3 month long nursing home stay to follow.
The woman attempted to pull the plug in the tub but the chain broke when she tried.
Because the chain broke she was unable to drain the water and the injuries she sustained were more serious than if she had been able to drain the water.
The bathtub that was installed ultimately caused the injuries sustained by the owner.
Medical treatment is very costly and bills can build very quickly.
If an injury occurs at the fault of a product it is important to hold that product responsible rather than struggling to pay for the medical care yourself.
Another example of dangerous products is crib bumpers.
A crib bumper is designed to wrap around the inside of a baby's crib so that they won't roll directly into the wooden bars.
In theory this product makes great sense however a crib bumper can also prove to be a suffocation hazard.
Crib bumpers are a product liability that is so serious, the idea of taking them off the market is being considered.
Recently thousand of drop side cribs were recalled because they had been found to trap babies and suffocate them.
These incidents did not happen often but they still posed a risk to babies.
If you believe that you have a dangerous product in your home it is important to discuss your situation with a qualified product liability attorney.
Their understanding of product liability can help evaluate the danger of the product and the best way to proceed with your incident.