When a Product Causes Injury
Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers have a duty to put safe products into the marketplace. When a defective product causes injury, Mississippi's product liability law (Miss. Code § 11-1-63) may allow the injured person to recover. Defects generally fall into three categories: design defects (the product is unsafe as designed), manufacturing defects (something went wrong in production), and warning defects (the product lacked adequate warnings or instructions).
Examples include defective auto components, tires and airbags, dangerous drugs and medical devices, faulty machinery, unsafe children's products, and household goods that catch fire or malfunction.
Proving a Mississippi Product Liability Claim
These cases often turn on technical evidence and expert analysis showing that the product was defective and that the defect caused the injury. Preserving the product itself is critical — do not discard it. Manufacturers and their insurers vigorously defend these claims, so experienced counsel and qualified experts are essential.
Mississippi follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so you can recover compensation even if you were partly at fault — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. As long as you are not found 100% to blame, you can still recover.
Compensation in Defective Product Cases
Recoverable damages can include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and, in cases of especially reckless conduct by a manufacturer, punitive damages. When a defect causes death, the family may pursue a wrongful death claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Design defects, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings or instructions. Any of the three can make a manufacturer or seller liable for resulting injuries.
Yes — preserve it exactly as it is. The product itself is often the most important evidence. Do not repair, alter, or discard it.
Generally three years from the date of injury under Miss. Code § 15-1-49. Preserve the product and consult an attorney promptly.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Mississippi attorney.