Boston Product Liability Lawyer

Were you injured by a defective product in Boston, MA?

At KBD Attorneys, we have recovered more than $100 million for clients harmed by dangerous drugs and defective products.

If you were hurt by a product you had every reason to trust, you may be facing surgery, weeks away from work, and a manufacturer whose lawyers started preparing their defense the day the injury was reported. The device, the appliance, the drug. Whatever failed, somebody designed it, built it, and still sold it.

Our Boston, MA product liability lawyer can identify the liable parties and what they owe you. At KBD Attorneys, our attorneys have concentrated on drug, device, and consumer product litigation for decades. We’ve recovered more than $100 million in those cases. Reach out to schedule a free consultation.

Product Liability Lawyer Boston, MA

A product liability lawyer represents people injured by something that was poorly designed, badly manufactured, or sold without adequate warnings. The defendant is almost always a company rather than a person, and that company will have engineers, insurers, and outside counsel in place before you have finished your first round of treatment.

About 135 lithium-ion battery fires were reported across Massachusetts in 2024, according to the state fire marshal, and officials believe the true number is higher. E-bikes, power banks, and cordless tools are only one slice of the problem. Pressure cookers rupture. Hip implants loosen. Infant loungers keep selling months after a recall. A product liability attorney in Boston builds the case that connects your injury back to the corporate decision that caused it.

Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle in Boston

Product cases at KBD Attorneys range from a single kitchen appliance that exploded to nationwide litigation over an implanted device. Some resolve one client at a time. Others are consolidated with hundreds of similar claims, and our Boston product liability attorneys have handled both.

• Defective medical devices. Hernia mesh, hip and toe implants, and heart pumps such as the Impella and HeartMate have all been the subject of recalls and litigation. We review the FDA recall history, the surgical records, and the explanted device itself whenever it can be preserved.
• Dangerous drugs. A medication can be approved and still be sold with a label that understates a known risk. Our attorneys have concentrated on pharmaceutical litigation for much of their careers, from hormone therapy to GLP-1 weight-loss medications, Suboxone film, and Depo-Provera.
• Exploding pressure cookers and kitchen appliances. Lids that open under pressure and air fryers that overheat cause deep burns in seconds. Pressure cooker explosions usually trace back to a locking mechanism or gasket that was never designed to hold.
• Lithium-ion battery fires. E-bikes, scooters, power banks, and heated gloves have all been recalled for battery failures. Battery injury cases turn on the cell’s design, the charger it shipped with, and what the seller knew.
• Infant and baby products. Loungers, sleepers, swings, and bath seats have been tied to suffocation and fall deaths. The danger with infant loungers is that the product looks harmless and often stays on the market long after the first reports.
• Toxic herbicides and pesticides. Roundup, Paraquat, and Dacthal exposures have been linked to cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and harm to unborn children. These cases require medical causation evidence and a clear exposure history, and we build both.
• Talc and consumer chemicals. Talc-based powders used for decades have been connected to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. We evaluate product use, diagnosis, and the manufacturer’s own internal testing.
• Products sold through online marketplaces. A recalled item can be relisted by a third-party seller within days. Who answers for dangerous products on Amazon is a question courts are still working through, and we litigate it.
• Drone and recreational product injuries. Falling drones, youth ATVs, and e-scooters with collapsing handles cause head and orthopedic trauma, frequently to children. We pursue the manufacturer and, where appropriate, the importer and retailer.

Why Choose KBD Attorneys as my Product Liability Lawyer in Boston, MA?

Decades of Drug and Device Litigation in Massachusetts

Brian Ketterer has spent his career on pharmaceutical and medical device cases, representing people who were injured or killed by unreasonably dangerous products. He has served as lead or co-lead counsel in drug and device trials in Massachusetts state court and in federal courts elsewhere. The National Trial Lawyers names him among its 100 Best Trial Lawyers, and he holds a Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys. If you believe you may have a reason to file a product liability case, contact our personal injury lawyer in Boston, MA for a consultation.

Proven Results

We have recovered more than $100 million for clients in drug injury and product liability matters. Individual results include:

• $100+ million in drug injury and product liability cases
• $35,940,757 in a catastrophic injury case
• $1,790,000 in a wrongful death matter

Those figures reflect verdicts and settlements across drug, device, and consumer product matters. Results depend on the facts of each case. Every product liability case at our firm begins with a free consultation.

What Is Important to Understand About a Product Liability Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Product Liability Cases

Liability can depend on a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn. Claims are usually brought as negligence and breach of warranty, and the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer can each be named. You do not need to prove the company intended harm. You need to prove the product was unreasonably dangerous when it left their hands and that the defect caused your injury.

Massachusetts applies a modified comparative negligence rule. Under the comparative negligence statute, you can still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as your share of the negligence was not greater than the defendants’ combined share, and any award is reduced by your percentage. Manufacturers lean on this heavily. They will argue misuse, ignored instructions, or a modified product. And the statute puts the burden of proving that on them, not you.

Compensation in a Boston, MA product liability case can include:

• Medical expenses, past and future, including revision surgery and device removal
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Wrongful death damages for the family when the injury is fatal

Important Aspects of a Product Liability Case

The product is the evidence. Do not return it, repair it, or throw it away, even if the manufacturer asks. A pressure cooker lid, a charred battery pack, or an explanted implant can be examined by engineers and metallurgists, and once it is gone that opportunity is gone with it. Your Boston, MA product liability attorney will also send a preservation demand to the manufacturer so their own records and test units are not destroyed.

Recall status matters, but not the way most people expect. A recall does not automatically prove your case, and the absence of one does not defeat it. We check the CPSC recall database, the FDA’s device recall records, and NHTSA vehicle recalls. We also look at how product recalls affect your claim in light of when the company knew and what it did.

What Is the Product Liability Case Timeline?

Massachusetts gives you three years from the date the cause of action accrues to file a personal injury lawsuit. Certain circumstances, such as a latent injury that was not discoverable right away, can affect when that clock starts, which is one more reason to speak with a Boston product liability lawyer early.

• Investigation and preservation of the product, receipts, and medical records
• Engineering and medical review to identify the defect and tie it to your injury
• Filing suit, or joining consolidated litigation where one already exists
• Discovery, including internal company documents and testing data
• Settlement negotiations or trial

Product cases run longer than a typical car accident claim. Eighteen months to several years is common when a nationwide device or drug is involved. During that time we deal with the manufacturer, the insurer, and the paperwork so you can concentrate on treatment.

What to Bring to Your Product Liability Consultation

The consultation is free and confidential. We will tell you plainly whether we believe there is a case and what pursuing it would involve.

• The product, its packaging, and any manuals or warnings that came with it
• Receipts, order confirmations, or the online listing
• Photographs of the product, the scene, and your injuries
• Medical records and a list of treating providers
• Any recall notice or manufacturer correspondence you have received

Reach Out to KBD Attorneys to Schedule a Consultation

If a defective product injured you or someone in your family, a product liability attorney in Boston, MA at KBD Attorneys is ready to review the facts. Your first consultation costs nothing. We will explain the process, answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment. Contact us today to schedule a time, and a member of our office will follow up to get things started.