Product Liability Lawyers — Kanner & Pintaluga

Injuries Caused by Defective or Dangerous Products

Accidents and injuries due to faulty products range from mild to severe. However, most of them are completely avoidable. If a liable party fails to take proper precautions, they can be legally responsible for any resulting harm.

Here are some common injuries that can occur when a company doesn’t fulfill its legal obligations:

• Burns from defective batteries, flammable materials, faulty electronics, and other components
• Cuts, bruises, and abrasions from sharp edges or broken glass
• Fractures and broken bones from unstable furniture
• Poisoning from contaminated food or toxic materials
• Electric shocks from exposed wires
• Choking or suffocation from small parts in household items and toys
• Brain injuries from malfunctioning appliances

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Faulty products can cause a wide range of injuries, including some that people might not be able to see. For example, someone might experience extreme anxiety or other emotional trauma after an accident due to a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect that wasn’t their fault.

Whatever the scope of your injuries, it’s critical that you consult with a consumer product injury lawyer sooner rather than later. Waiting too long can affect the product liability compensation you may receive, as your claim is subject to statutes of limitations in the state you live in.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

You might think that the company that manufactured your product is responsible for your injury, but this isn’t always the case. Liability can extend across many parties in cases like this, including:

• Third-party designers and engineers
• Quality control and testing specialists
• Retailers
• Distributors
• Wholesalers

Each party in the supply chain may have a duty to ensure that a product is safe for the general public, which can make matters confusing. Typically, you’ll need to establish who was responsible and prove they acted negligently. You’ll also have to collect evidence showing that the defective product directly caused the injury.

Liability and negligence are complicated legal concepts. So you’ll want to work with an experienced product defect law firm. The right team will determine the best course of action to take based on your circumstances, helping you build a strong case.

How We Prove a Product Liability Case

With over 20 years of personal injury law experience, the team at Kanner & Pintaluga is skilled at handling complicated product liability cases. We can demonstrate fault for your injuries by evaluating the following:

Product Records

We’ll obtain and review various records to determine whether a product was inherently unsafe. Doing so allows us to identify design flaws and production errors that may have caused your injury. Records may include testing and safety documents, design plans, and manufacturing reports.

Product Labels

Our team will inspect any labels on a defective product. Missing, unclear, or misleading warnings can serve as evidence when proving negligence, helping to strengthen your case.

Witness Testimony

Anyone who witnessed your injury can provide testimony that links the product defect to your specific injury. This evidence might be crucial for substantiating liability.

Expert Testimony

The team at Kanner & Pintaluga has access to a wide range of experts who can assess a product’s risk and analyze defects. This evidence supports your version of events in court or during settlement negotiations. Some of the experts we might call on include engineers, product designers, scientists, and health and safety specialists.

Medical Records

We’ll review your medical records to confirm causation between a defective product and your injury. These records may include emergency room reports, test results, physician notes, treatment plans, and even symptom diaries that document the effects of your injury on your daily life.

Proving liability, negligence, and injuries is a lot easier when you work with a law firm that offers product defect claim support. Kanner & Pintaluga provides guidance throughout the entire process, helping you establish fault and receive a fair compensation amount.

What Compensation Can Victims Recover?

The compensation you’ll receive for a successful product liability claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the laws in your state, and other factors. However, you could get damages for the following:

• Previous medical bills and ongoing treatment costs
• Loss of earnings if you are unable to work because of your injury
• Pain and suffering, which takes into consideration the injury’s physical and emotional impact
• Replacing property damaged in an accident

In some cases, you may also be able to get punitive damages in a court of law. A judge can award these if the party responsible for your injury demonstrated particularly negligent or reckless behavior.

Why Choose Kanner & Pintaluga?

One of the benefits of working with our legal team is our nationwide reach. Unlike local law firms, Kanner & Pintaluga has offices in many states, allowing us to pursue a claim no matter where the responsible party is situated. Defective products are often designed, manufactured, sold, and distributed across various locations, so having a legal team with a presence in different jurisdictions can give you a huge advantage.

Some of the other benefits we offer include:

• Ongoing defective product legal help that guides you through every step of the process, from collecting evidence to dealing with at-fault parties
• The ability to pursue legal action in the courts, if necessary, rather than just negotiating a mediocre settlement
• Access to resources and expertise that can increase the chances of a successful outcome
• An aggressive yet ethical approach to personal injury cases, ensuring responsible parties are accountable while maintaining professional integrity
• Contingency fee options, meaning you only pay us if your claim results in a settlement or court award

Find a Product Liability Attorney Near Me

If you’re looking for a product liability lawyer with a proven track record, Kanner & Pintaluga is waiting to hear from you. With offices across the U.S., we can fight for the compensation you are legally entitled to.

Call (800) 586-5555, or schedule a FREE product liability case consultation.