Increased focus on consumer safety

Stricter liability standards

Expansion of class action lawsuits

Increased use of alternative dispute resolution

The increasing number of product recalls

The rising cost of product liability lawsuits

The growing awareness of consumer rights

The increasing complexity of products

They will lead to higher insurance costs

They will make it more difficult to design and manufacture safe products

They will increase the risk of product liability lawsuits

All of the above

They allow consumers to recover damages without having to file individual lawsuits

They can result in large settlements or judgments

They can help to deter manufacturers from producing defective products

All of the above

They can be very expensive to litigate

They can take many years to resolve

They may not result in a fair settlement or judgment for all class members

All of the above

A process for resolving disputes outside of court

A type of mediation

A type of arbitration

All of the above

It is less expensive than litigation

It is faster than litigation

It is more likely to result in a fair settlement or judgment

All of the above

It may not be appropriate for all cases

It can be difficult to find a neutral and impartial mediator or arbitrator

It may not be binding on all parties

All of the above

The complexity of the products involved

The difficulty of proving causation

The lack of uniformity in state product liability laws

All of the above

Adopting more uniform product liability laws

Using expert witnesses to explain complex products and injuries

Allowing plaintiffs to use circumstantial evidence to prove causation

All of the above

It is likely to become more complex

It is likely to become more consumer-friendly

It is likely to become more uniform across states

All of the above

Research products before buying them

Read product labels and instructions carefully

Use products as intended

Report any product defects to the manufacturer

All of the above

Design and manufacture safe products

Test products thoroughly before selling them

Provide clear and accurate product labels and instructions

Warn consumers of potential hazards associated with their products

All of the above

Enact stricter product safety regulations

Increase funding for product safety research

Educate consumers about product safety

All of the above

Research products before buying them

Read product labels and instructions carefully

Use products as intended

Report any product defects to the manufacturer

All of the above