As a consumer, you want to feel that your rights are protected when purchasing items or services. Thankfully, there are laws on a state and federal level that protect consumers in numerous scenarios. At Sheehan & Associates P.C., we offer legal assistance in several areas of consumer law including defective electronic devices. Companies are under more pressure than ever before to create new computers and other electronic devices. Because of this, items are being marketed and manufactured with defects. It is the duty of a company to ensure all products are working properly as advertised or promised.
If you have purchased an electronic device that is defective, you do have a legal right to approach the company for a solution. As a consumer, you expect the products you purchase to be tested and work as expected. Computers, tablets, smartphones, televisions, gaming consoles, notebooks, and other devices are often shipped to retail stores and do not have the proper software or are defective. In some instances, the manufacturer will know a product is defective and sell it anyway.
This can lead to major issues with a device that cost a great deal of money. It can also lead to consumers losing valuable data, such as work information or school work. State and federal law help to provide consumers with a solution for products that are defective. Consumers are usually unaware of their rights, so big companies continue to get away with creating defective merchandise.
At Sheehan & Associates P.C., we take on big and small corporations to fight for the rights of the consumer. Any consumer affected by a defective electronic device has the right to file a class action lawsuit. The suit would represent all consumers that purchased the same defective product. This option provides a more powerful as well as effective way to take on a corporation, forcing the company to acknowledge their legal responsibility and provide compensation to the members of the suit.
Personal Injury
Along with problems involving the operation of a defective electronic device, there is also a personal injury risk. Electronic devices have been known to cause electrocution, burns, and fires. Neurological and cardiovascular injuries are also on the list of injuries that can occur due to faulty equipment. Injuries can leave a consumer with a significant medical problem which can cause disability or the need for intensive medical care.
If you or a loved one have been injured by an electronic device, it’s time to seek legal counsel. Our attorneys will be able to review your case and determine if you have a legal right to sue the company for compensation. We can help get the ball rolling with a case and find the right course of action to file a legal claim.
At Sheehan & Associates P.C., we want to help you. Contact our team today if you have been affected by a defective electronic device. Our attorneys are happy to discuss the details of your case and help you pursue a legal claim. Give our office a call today to set up an appointment for a consultation.