Products Liability

What is Products Liability?
Products should meet the ordinary expectations of consumers.  If a product is defective and dangerous, then the designer, manufacturer and/or seller can be held accountable for any injuries or deaths that result.  There are a number of different types of product liability cases.

• Defective in Design: In a design-defect case, the dangerous product is in the condition intended by the manufacturer, but the design itself is unsafe.

• Defects in Manufacturing: In a manufacturing defect case, the product’s design was safe, but the way the product was actually manufactured did not comply with those designs.  The result is an unsafe product.

• Defective Warnings: Some products are highly useful but “unavoidably unsafe” because there is no way to manufacture the product in a safer way while retaining its useful characteristics.  In those cases the manufacturers are required to warn the consumers about the potential dangers of their products.  For example, many medicines are “unavoidably unsafe” because even if they work properly they produce side effects.  In these cases, the manufacturer is liable whenever it fails to attach proper warnings and instructions regarding those side-effects.

The Simon Law Firm Is Experienced in Products Liability Cases

We are well known for our success in handling products liability claims.  In the past, our cases have involved a wide array of products, including defective factory and construction equipment, harmful drugs, hazardous chemicals and dangerous recreational equipment.  In addition, we have handed medical device products liability claims both individually and as class actions.  For years, we have litigated complex automobile defect, crashworthiness and tread separation cases against large corporations such as Ford Motor Company and Bridgestone/Firestone.

Common Product Liability Cases

Although products liability cases can result from almost any product, the list below details some of the most common.

Defective Motor Vehicle

Badly designed motor vehicles sometimes cause accidents and injuries.  For example, manufacturers have a legal duty to make their vehicles “crashworthy,” but manufacturers often put money ahead of safety.  The result is that people are hurt that should not have been. The attorneys at The Simon Law Firm have handled cases involving many types of motor vehicle defects, including defective seat belts, inadequate suspension and deficient structural integrity. See more information on cases regarding motor vehicle defects.

SUV Rollovers

SUV rollovers happen on the roadways every day.  They are sometimes the result of unstable SUVS produced manufacturers who cut corners to reduce the cost of an SUV or get it to market more quickly.  These types of accidents often cause severe, permanent injuries.  At The Simon Law Firm, we have successfully represented numerous individuals and families who have been injured in such vehicle rollovers.

Defective Tires

Defective tires and wheels on motor vehicles kill and injure hundreds of people each year.  Tire treads that separate can cause the tire to explode and the vehicle to crash.  We have successfully handled a wide variety of tire and wheel defect cases.

Medical Devices

Medical devices, ranging from pacemakers to hip implants can be a lifesaver to sick people, but defective devices can also cause tremendous suffering.  May medical devices cases require an attorney’s trained eye to determine who is responsible.  Medical device cases can occur in a variety of contexts, including pacemakers, hip implants, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants.  We have experience handling medical device claims as both individual cases and as class actions, as well as extensive experience in holding the responsible parties accountable.

Prescription Drug Side-Effects

Prescription drugs are perhaps the most common and well known category of defective products.  In some cases, manufacturers rush a drug to market without adequate testing.  The manufacturers promise the drug is safe and helpful, but in reality it leads to illness and harm.  For example, Bextra and Vioxx have recently been associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Ephedra and Fen-Phen have also been associated with severe health problems. 

Pharmaceutical cases can be complex and difficult and the defendant is often a big business with tremendous wealth.  At The Simon Law Firm, our lawyers have the experience, dedication, and resources necessary to take on the manufacturers of dangerous drugs. 

Why Call Us?

We understand that anyone who inquires about a products liability case is going through a very hard time.   We will work hard to evaluate your case with compassion, and if you have a claim, we will work to enforce the rights of you and your loved ones.  We understand that no amount of money can truly compensate you for your injuries, but we will fight to get you the money you need to meet the heavy financial burdens that accompany a serious injury or a death.

Second, even if you qualify for damages, the law limits the amount of time for bringing a lawsuit.  Waiting too long to contact an attorney may jeopardize your ability to have your day in court.

Finally, at The Simon Law Firm we handle cases on a contingency fee basis.  That means that we only charge you a fee if we are successful in recovering an award for you.  Our fees are based on a percentage of any recovery we obtain for you.  Additionally, clients may be responsible for costs/expenses, but in most cases these are deducted from the recovery at the conclusion of the case.

If you have been injured as a result of a defective of dangerous product, we can help.  Contact the personal injury lawyers at the Simon Law Firm to discuss your case. 

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