What type of evidence do I need to prove a product defect?

In order to prove a product defect in California, you must have evidence that the product was not reasonably safe when used as intended or in the manner expected. This could include evidence of defective design, inadequate instructions or warnings, poor manufacturing quality, or any other evidence that the product was unreasonably dangerous. To prove a product defect in a court of law, you must be able to demonstrate that the product caused your injury. This can be difficult if the product has no physical evidence of a defect, such as a manufacturing defect. In such cases, circumstantial evidence can be used such as expert testimony, customer complaints, studies, reports, and other documents that can highlight the potential dangers of the product. In addition to circumstantial evidence, you must also have a credible witness to support the claim that the product was defective and caused the injury. This witness can be someone who was with you at the time of the incident or who observed the product malfunctioning or causing injury. Ultimately, the strongest evidence of a dangerous product defect is often the testimony of someone who was injured by the product or who witnessed the incident. It is important to speak to an attorney to ensure that all details and evidence are collected in order to successfully make a case against the negligent manufacturer.

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