Personal Injury — Defective Products
Injured by a Defective Product?
From Ilona’s Desk
You Used the Product Exactly as Intended.
You Used the Product Exactly as Intended.
It Still Hurt You. That’s Not Your Fault.
Product liability cases have a fundamental premise that I find genuinely compelling: when a company puts something into the world — a car part, a medical device, a power tool, a children’s toy — they take on a responsibility for what that product does to people. When it fails, when it injures, when it kills — there are legal consequences for that. And there should be.
These cases can be complex. Companies have legal teams, insurance carriers, and public relations machines that move quickly after a product causes harm. They may deny the defect exists, claim you misused the product, or argue the warning labels were sufficient. I’ve handled product liability cases across California, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, and New York — and I know exactly how to push back on those arguments with evidence that holds up.
If a product you used correctly caused you serious harm, you have rights. Let’s find out together what holding that company accountable actually looks like for your specific situation.
We Handle These Cases
Common Defective Product Injury Claims
Defective Auto Parts and Vehicles
Faulty brakes, airbag failures, tire defects, rollover-prone designs — automotive product liability cases can involve manufacturers, dealers, and parts suppliers as defendants.
Dangerous Medical Devices
Recalled implants, defective surgical instruments, malfunctioning pacemakers — when a medical device fails inside a patient’s body, the consequences can be catastrophic and the legal path complex.
Defective Power Tools and Equipment
Guards that fail, blades that shatter, tools that malfunction under normal use — workplace and consumer power tool injuries are often the result of foreseeable design failures.
Dangerous Children’s Products
Toys with choking hazards, unsafe cribs and strollers, baby products with toxic materials — when a product designed for children causes harm, we pursue these cases with everything we have.
Defective Household Appliances
Appliances that catch fire, overheat, or electrocute users. Lithium battery products that explode. When a product in your home causes injury, the manufacturer — not you — is responsible.
Dangerous Medications and Pharmaceuticals
Drugs with undisclosed side effects, contaminated medications, or pharmaceuticals that caused harm despite proper use. These cases often involve class action potential alongside individual claims.
After the Injury
7 Steps That Protect Your Claim
Product liability cases depend heavily on physical evidence and early documentation. Companies move quickly to investigate — and control — incidents involving their products. Here’s what to do to protect your position from day one.
1
Get Medical Attention Immediately
Your health comes first. Get treated right away and make sure your medical records clearly document how the injury occurred and what caused it. This connection between the product and the harm is the foundation of your entire case.
2
Preserve the Product — Exactly as It Is
Do not repair, discard, or alter the product in any way. Store it safely and keep it exactly as it was at the time of the injury. This is the single most important step in a product liability case — without the physical product, the entire case becomes significantly harder to prove.
3
Photograph Everything
The product, the defect, your injuries, the scene where the incident occurred. Take close-up photos of any visible damage, malfunction, or design issue. Photograph packaging, labels, and warning stickers as well.
4
Keep All Packaging, Receipts, and Documentation
The original packaging, any instruction manuals, your purchase receipt, warranty information, and any communications with the manufacturer or retailer. These establish the chain of custody and help identify exactly which version of the product caused the harm.
5
Check for Recalls or Prior Complaints
Search the CPSC database, the FDA’s recall listings, and NHTSA for automotive products. If the product has a recall history or prior injury complaints, that information is enormously valuable to your case — and may indicate the company knew about the danger.
6
Do Not Contact the Manufacturer Directly
Companies have legal and risk management teams trained to handle injury incidents involving their products. Any communication you have with them — calls, emails, online forms — can be used against you. Let us handle that communication on your behalf.
7
Document Every Financial and Personal Impact
Medical bills, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, and a daily journal of how the injury is affecting your life. Product liability cases can involve significant damages — but only if the full scope of harm is properly documented from the beginning.
What You May Recover
Product Liability Claims Can Involve
Product Liability Claims Can Involve
Multiple Defendants — and Significant Compensation.
One of the most important things to understand about defective product cases is that liability can extend well beyond the manufacturer. The designer, the distributor, the retailer, a component supplier — any party in the chain of commerce that placed a dangerous product in your hands may share responsibility. Identifying all of them properly is how we maximize your recovery.
In states where our firm is licensed — California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, and Texas — people injured by defective products may be entitled to:
- Emergency and ongoing medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Long-term rehabilitation and future care costs
- Permanent disability and disfigurement damages
- Punitive damages when the company knew of the danger
Every case is different. Let’s sit down — free of charge — and I’ll give you an honest picture of what yours is worth.
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Got Questions?
Defective Product Injury FAQ
What are the three types of product defects that lead to a liability claim?
Product liability claims generally fall into three categories. A design defect means the product was inherently dangerous as designed — even when made correctly. A manufacturing defect means something went wrong during production that made a specific unit dangerous. A marketing defect — also called failure to warn — means the company didn’t adequately disclose known risks. Any one of these can support a valid claim, and sometimes more than one applies to the same case.
Do I have to prove the company knew the product was dangerous?
Not always. Under strict liability — which applies in most product liability cases in our licensed states — you don’t need to prove the manufacturer was careless or knew about the defect. You need to show the product was defective, that the defect caused your injury, and that you were using it as intended. This is a significantly lower bar than standard negligence, and it’s one of the strongest tools available in these cases.
The product had a warning label. Does that protect the company?
Not necessarily. Warning labels are not a blanket shield. If the warning was inadequate, unclear, or failed to disclose a specific known risk, it may not be sufficient to avoid liability. And if the design or manufacturing defect is the core issue — not a lack of warning — the label is largely irrelevant to the claim. Companies often raise this defense, and we know exactly how to address it.
Can I still file a claim if I no longer have the product?
It makes the case more difficult, but not necessarily impossible. Medical records, photographs taken at the time, witness accounts, and similar product examples can sometimes substitute for the physical product itself. That said, preserving the product is by far the strongest position — which is why calling us before discarding anything is so important. If you still have it, don’t throw it away.
What if the product was recalled after I was injured?
A recall can actually be powerful evidence in your favor — it may demonstrate that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the danger before your injury occurred. If the product was recalled before your injury and you weren’t notified, that raises additional questions about the company’s obligations to consumers. A post-injury recall similarly supports the argument that the defect was real and recognized.
How long do I have to file a defective product claim?
Statutes of limitations for product liability claims are generally two years in most states where we practice, running from the date of injury or the date the defect was discovered. Some states have additional outer limits — called statutes of repose — that cap claims regardless of when the harm was discovered. These deadlines can be complicated. Contact us as soon as possible so we can confirm exactly where you stand.
Do you handle defective product cases in my state?
We’re licensed in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, and Texas. Product liability cases are among the most complex personal injury matters we handle — they often require expert witnesses, technical analysis, and a thorough understanding of how courts in each state approach strict liability. If you were injured by a defective product in any of those states, please reach out. We’ll give you a clear, honest picture of your options.
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