Q: I got a corneal abrasion after I got hit in my eye with the iron retractable power cord. Can I sue the iron company?

A: Hello. For the corneal abrasion, you are talking about a products liability claim. You would have to show that the product was defective and unsafe in some type of way. If you have severe permanent damages and can't see out of that eye, then keep the iron and don't use it anymore. You should consult with a product's liability lawyer to see if this product is in fact defective. If you got "lucky" and don't have permanent injuries then "the juice is not worth the squeeze" for a lawyer meaning that it will be a lot of work to file a lawsuit, go to court for several years against this manufacturer, prove that it was defective because a jury would not award you enough money to pay for the lawyer's time.

Also, depending on how old that iron is matters. There is what is a called a statute of repose which limits the time a manufacturer can be held liable for their products. For example, is this iron "new in box" or ten years old?

Again, if you are permanently blinded then make several calls to product's liability lawyers and see if they are interested in your case. But if your eye heals and you can see perfectly fine then best to throw it in the trash or be more careful.

A: I mostly agree with Mr. Ovadia's answer, but I wouldn't go so far as to say only permanent blindness (or partial blindness) would make the potential claim worthwhile. Temporary damage that requires some type of major medical procedure may be sufficient as well. Another issue here would be the warnings, if any, that came with the iron when purchased. There are usually printed warnings that are made in part to protect the manufacturer and seller from liability. Of course, the first thing most people do is toss that piece of paper in the trash, but the product warnings can often be found online.