Defective Product Injury Claims in Montana

Contact Hoyt & Blewett for Montana Product Liability Representation

Product manufacturers are required to ensure the products they sell are safe and that they will not cause injuries to consumers when the products are used for their indented purpose. Unfortunately, innocent consumers are injured all the time by products that were designed defectively or manufactured with poor quality materials.

The Montana product liability attorneys at Hoyt & Blewett PLLC have represented numerous clients who were seriously injured in cases involving defectively designed home goods, vehicle parts, drugs, and work equipment.

If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a defective product, call Hoyt & Blewett today at (406) 233-1302, or fill out our online contact form.

Identifying Defective Product Risks in Montana

A product liability case can involve any type of product that is defective and causes injury, but the most common cases involve:

• Dangerous drugs - Drugs that do not work as advertised or have unreasonable side-effects that cause serious harm to consumers.
• Defective medical devices - Despite strict testing, many medical devices can break-down over time or have inherent flaws.
• Auto defects - Vehicles that have crashworthiness issues or individual parts that are defective like seatbelts and airbags.
• Dangerous chemicals - Household cleaning supplies and certain pesticides have been found to cause serious illnesses.

Understanding Montana's Product Liability Laws

Montana law recognizes the right of consumers to purchase and use products with the expectation that they are safe. In fact, Montana’s strict product liability law contains some of the strongest consumer protections for users of defective products in the United States. These protections are in place for the consumer because the company which designs the defective product is in the best position to anticipate the danger and absorb the cost of the injuries caused by the defective product.

Under Montana’s strict liability law, the liability for a defective product is determined by evaluating the dangerousness of the product, rather than the conduct of the corporation. In other words, just because the dangerous product met industry standards, does not save the company from liability for the injuries it causes to Montana consumers.

Montana Product Liability Statute of Limitations

Montana law states you must file your claim within three years after you sustain an injury, or when the injury should have reasonably been discovered. By missing this deadline, known as the Statute of Limitations, you forfeit your right to obtain compensation for your injuries.

In order to preserve your right to file a product liability lawsuit, it is imperative that you consult an attorney as soon as possible after you have been injured. By immediately investigating your claim and preserving crucial evidence, the Montana product liability attorneys at Hoyt & Blewett PLLC will be prepared to prove your case.