Who can I hold liable if I am injured by a defective product?

In North Carolina, if you are injured by a defective product, you may be able to hold the product’s manufacturer and/or the store who sold it to you liable. It is important to note that you must be able to prove that the defective product caused the injury you suffered and that the manufacturer and/or store knew about the defect and did not adequately warn you. Under the North Carolina Product Liability Act, a manufacturer can be held liable if they manufactured a defective product, if they provided inadequate instructions or warnings about the product, or if they failed to inspect the product to make sure it was safe to use. The store where you bought the product can be held liable if they knew the product was defective or if they failed to inspect the product and ensure it was safe to sell. The law also states that if an injury was caused by a design defect or a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer can be held responsible for any injury and damages that occur. In order to prove any of these claims, you are advised to consult an experienced North Carolina attorney. An attorney will be able to help you collect evidence and pursue compensation in a court of law if necessary.

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