What are the elements of a product liability claim?

In Arizona, a product liability claim can be made when a consumer suffers an injury due to a dangerous product. To make a successful product liability claim, elements proving the product is defective, and that the defect is responsible for the injury must be presented. The first element of a product liability claim is that the product must be defective. This could mean that the product failed to perform as expected or was dangerous due to a manufacturing or design defect. To prove a defect, it must be shown that the product was not made in accordance with an applicable safety standard, and that the defect was present when the product left the manufacturer’s control. The second element is that the defect must have caused the injury. This requires showing that the defect existed when the product was sold and that it caused a direct injury or illness to the consumer. Evidence of causation must be provided with the claim. The final element is that the consumer suffered actual and compensable harm from the defect. It is not enough to simply show that the defect existed and that it caused an injury, the consumer must show that the injury is real and can be compensated. Evidence of medical bills, lost wages, and other related damages must be included with the claim. With these elements, a consumer in Arizona can bring a successful product liability claim. If all elements are proven, the consumer could receive damages for their injuries.

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