Top Product Liability Attorneys
Top Product Liability Attorneys
Each year, millions of Americans suffer injuries due to dangerous or defective products. Many injuries resulting from unsafe products are catastrophic, with victims being left unable to work or requiring months or years of medical rehabilitation. Multiple parties could be liable for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages resulting from defective or dangerous products.
If you or a loved one was injured as the result of a faulty consumer product, do not delay in seeking a product liability lawyer. You are fighting for justice for not just yourself, but also for others who may have been harmed by the same product.
Retain a Product Liability Lawyer
If you have sustained severe injuries or a loved one has died due to a dangerous or defective product, it is in your best interest to seek immediate legal representation. This is important for both the strength of your case and for protecting more innocent people from suffering similar injuries or even death.
Call (312) 588-9773 or visit our contact page to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with our personal injury lawyers. We represent clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win.
Overview of Product Liability Attorney
Types of Product Liability Claims
Types of Product Liability
What to Do After an Injury from Consumer Products
FAQs
Find the Best Product Liability Lawyer
Types of Product Liability Claims
Strict Liability
Strict liability applies to products that, if defective, reasonable people could expect to cause physical harm to the consumer. The plaintiff does not need to prove a defendant’s negligence, but they must prove of the following:
- The product causing the injury was in an unreasonably dangerous and defective condition when it left the manufacturer’s control;
- The product was defectively designed or manufactured; or
- The manufacturer, distributor, or retailer failed to warn of the dangerous condition of the product
Negligence
In a negligence action, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant failed to exercise ordinary care in the design, production, and distribution of a product that subsequently caused injury to the plaintiff.
A negligence action includes three basic elements:
- The defendant had a duty of care to the plaintiff
- The defendant breached the duty of care
- The breach directly caused injury to the plaintiff
Breach of Warranty
In a breach of warranty case, the plaintiff must prove that an express or implied warranty applied to the product and that it failed to meet the terms of the warranty.
Types of Product Liability
Susan E. Loggans & Associates specializes in many types of product liability cases, such as those involving:
Defectively Manufactured Products
Defectively manufactured products are flawed due to errors in the manufacturing process.
Manufacturing defects can result from issues like quality control issues at the factory or the use of substandard materials.
Defectively Designed Products
When a product’s design is inherently dangerous, it falls under the defectively designed category of product liability claims.
An example of a defective design is a car that has a tendency to flip when turning a corner.
Medical Devices
Medical device defects can stem from both manufacturing and design defects, as well as errors in marketing or recommending a device. While product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers are often the primary defendants in these cases, liability can also fall onto laboratories, sales representatives, and healthcare providers.
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Product liability for pharmaceutical drugs places the primary burden on the manufacturer, which is required to complete testing and disclose potential side effects.
Drug-related product liability claims fall under three categories:
- Defectively manufactured drugs
- Drugs with dangerous side effects
- Improperly marketed drugs
What to Do After an Injury from Consumer Products
If you or a loved one was injured from a faulty or defective product, the following can help you build a stronger case:
- Take pictures or videos or the accident or injury, if possible.
- Keep the defective product.
- Document all medical treatment related to the injury.
- Keep track of all financial burdens related to the incident, including medical expenses and lost wages.
- Do not speak to insurance company representatives until retaining legal representation.
- Contact an experienced product liability law firm right away to avoid any statute of limitations.
Product Liability Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common products involved in product liability claims?
Common products in these types of cases include, but are not limited to:
- Airbags
- Boats
- Children’s toys
- Construction equipment
- Cribs
- Electrical equipment
- Firearms
- Food or drink products
- Heavy machinery
- Household appliances
- Medical devices
- Motor vehicle parts
- Pharmaceuticals
- Recreational goods
- Power tools
- Seat belts
- Toxic chemicals
What is the statute of limitations for product liability cases?
In the State of Illinois, product liability cases must be filed within two years from the date the product was purchased or acquired. In cases involving property damage from the use of a defective product, the statute of limitations is five years.
How can I ensure a strong case?
It’s important to keep as much information as possible about the product, including original packaging, receipts, and, of course, the faulty product itself.
Find the Best Product Liability Lawyer with Susan E. Loggans & Associates
When a consumer suffers injuries due to a defective product, several parties could be held liable. If you have been injured due to negligence, it is likely that many others have also suffered or will suffer similar injuries. To ensure the most aggressive compensation and protect others from a similar fate, it is important to seek legal counsel immediately.
Susan E. Loggans & Associates has a strong reputation for protecting our community from product defects.
Contact our office immediately to discuss your options and lawful rights to compensation. Call (312) 588-9773 or visit our contact page to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our experts in product liability claims.