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Product Liability

Defective products cause thousands of injuries every year in the U.S. If you are a victim of injuries caused by a defective product or equipment, you have rights. There are a variety of potentially responsible parties.

At Schultz Law Group, PC, we have successfully handled product liability claims for almost twenty five years. We understand the unique challenges these cases present and we have the experience and background to hold manufacturers and sellers of defective products accountable for your injuries and damages. Our experienced trial attorneys will fight to reach the best outcome possible for you.

Product Liability – Responsible Parties

There are many potential parties responsible for your injuries:

  • The product manufacturer
  • A manufacturer of component parts
  • Product  assemblers or installers
  • The wholesaler or retail store that sold the product

Product Liability – Defect Types

During your product liability case, we must prove that your injury was caused by a defective product and that the defect made the product unreasonably dangerous. There are many types of potential product liability cases, including:

  • Design Defects – The design of the product is inherently unsafe
  • Manufacturing Defects – Product defects that occur during manufacture or assembly
  • Marketing Defects – Improper labeling, insufficient instructions, or inadequate safety warnings

Product Liability Cases

  • Vehicle Defects
    • Air Bag
    • Roof Crush
    • Seat Belt Failure
    • Tire Defects
    • Seat Back Collapse
    • Bad Mechanical Work
  • Defective Conveyors/Augers
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Punch Press Injuries
  • Workers Comp Cases
  • Safety Precautions Not There
  • Lack Of Guarding

Case Outcomes:

  • $2.25M Failed seat back and head rest resulting in incomplete quadriplegia.

  • $2.1M Dangerous unguarded rice dryer caused severe arm degloving injury during cleaning

  • $1.7M Dangerous unguarded food processing equipment resulting in hand amputation.

It is not your fault you were injured by a defective product. In some cases you only need to prove the product caused you harm. If you were injured in the course of using a product or machinery we can usually help you find the recovery you deserve. Get your FREE case evaluation today!

 

Don’t Delay

It is important to remember there are very strict time limitations for filing a personal injury claim. We urge you to act in a timely manner and enlist the services of an experienced law firm as soon as possible. Call us now for your FREE case evaluation – 916-922-2310