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What Is an Unavoidably Unsafe Product?<\/h1>\n\n
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Manufacturers may be liable for injuries caused by their products if those products are defective in design, manufacturing, or marketing. But some products are considered “unavoidably unsafe,” meaning they cannot be made completely safe for their intended use. Liability may not apply if they are properly made and marketed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Consumers should be able to trust that the products they buy are safe. Of course, some products are only safe when used correctly. Others are inherently unsafe but necessary. The question is whether the product’s manufacturer is responsible for the injuries their products cause.<\/p>\n

The answer depends, in part, on whether the product qualifies explicitly as an “unavoidably unsafe product.” These products can be dangerous even without design or manufacturing defects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article explains unavoidably unsafe products under product liability law<\/a>. Learn about product defects and how claims involving these types of products differ from other product liability claims.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s not easy to know if pursuing a product liability claim is worth your time, effort, and money. A product liability attorney<\/a> near you can review your situation and determine if you have a valid claim to recover damages. If so, they will advocate for you throughout the process and fight for fair compensation.<\/p>\n

Is the Product Defective?<\/h2>\n

Under tort law<\/a>, a product can be defective in three ways. If a defective product injures you and your attorney can prove that it meets one of these criteria, you may have a claim for damages.<\/p>\n

The basic types of defective products include the following:<\/p>\n