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What do I have to do in order to receive compensation for my injuries caused by a defective product?

  • The cause of the injury must be a “product” as defined by the law,
  • The injured party must show that the product was defective,
  • The injured party must show that the defect was present at the time the product left the possession of the manufacturer, supplier or retailer, and
  • The injured party must show that it was the defect in the product that caused the injury

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