Product Liability Attorney – When You Need One

Understanding Product Liability: When a Product Causes Injury and You Need a Product Liability Lawyer

When we use everyday products, we expect them to be safe, reliable, and free of defects. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Products ranging from tools and appliances to medications and chemicals can sometimes cause serious injuries. If a defective or dangerous product injured you or someone you care about, you may be wondering what your options are.

At Ketterer, Browne & Associates, LLC (KBA Attorneys), we have substantial expertise in product liability cases. Our lawyers litigate and trial product liability cases from individual matters involving serious injuries like burns and amputations to large, complex medical device cases. We are here to help you understand when you need a product liability lawyer like us and to know your rights.

What Are Product Liability Lawsuits?

A product liability lawsuit is a legal claim brought against a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a defective product that harmed a consumer or patient. Plaintiffs file lawsuits in state or federal courts. They initiate a product liability lawsuit by filing a complaint.

A product liability complaint asserts causes of actions, or claims. These claims generally fall under three primary categories:

1. Design Defects – Problems inherent in the product’s design that make it unsafe, such as a power tool with an unshielded blade.
2. Manufacturing Defects – Issues that arise during the production process, like contaminated medications.
3. Failure to Warn – Cases where the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions for safe use, such as a chemical product without clear safety precautions.

Strict Product Liability and Negligence

These claims can sound in strict liability, which means the defendants’ intent or conduct is not really at issue, or negligence. Negligence requires showing there was a duty the defendant breached that caused the injury. Put simply, the defendant did or failed to do something a reasonable person would do in a similar situation. To have a viable product liability lawsuit, you must show that the product was defective, the defect caused your injury, and you suffered an injury.

Examples of Product Liability Cases

There are many examples of product liability cases. The Roundup cancer cases are one. Parkinson and Paraquat is another. Electrict Scooter (eScooter) cases can involve a product liability claim. See, e.g. https://kbaattorneys.com/escooter-update/

Some product-related injuries are immediately obvious. The following are some examples of personal injury cases where because of the temporal nature of the situation, the immediate cause and effect, they present as more obvious product liability cases. Four examples are:

• An amputation caused by a defective table saw
• Severe burns from a faulty PowerXL Air Fryer
• A heart device that stops working causing cardiac arrest 
• Fall from a scissor lift 

Not all injuries reveal themselves right away. Some defects lead to latent injuries that can take months or years to develop. Someone may use a product for many years and develop a disease or condition over time. Smoking cigarettes and cance, asbestos and asbestosis or mesothelioma, and lead paint and brain injuries are some examples many of us understand today. Other examples include:

• Cancer caused by exposure to herbicides like Paraquat or Roundup
• Chronic illnesses linked to toxic chemicals in medical devices such as artificial hips
• Talc in baby powder leading to ovarian cancer
• Dacthal and birth injury

This complexity underscores the importance of evaluating all potential causes of your injury—whether the harm is immediate or develops over time.

Thinking Critically About Personal Injury Causes – Product Liability Attorneys’ Role

We all experience normal aches, pains, and health changes over time. However, when something new or unexpected occurs, it’s important to consider all possible causes including environmental exposure or defective products. Many doctors focus on diagnosing and treating illnesses but may not investigate underlying causes, particularly if they stem from a defective product. That’s where a product liability attorney can help.

At KBA Attorneys, we think critically about how our clients’ injuries occurred. Was it a freak accident, or could it be linked to a product they used? If you suspect a defective product is responsible, we can help you evaluate your case.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

Personal injury lawyers help injured people find answers and obtain closure. Ultimately personal injury attorneys resolve conflicts between consumer or patients and other individuals, doctors, institutions, or companies that produce products. Personal injury lawyers who practice product liability are a special breed.

Product liability cases are complex. The substantive law can be difficult, it is often more than just simple negligence. These cases often require substantial evidence and expert testimony to prove the product’s defect and its connection to your injury. A skilled product liability attorney can:

• Investigate the product’s history and safety records
• Consult with medical and engineering experts
• Collect evidence such as purchase receipts, product samples and representations, and medical records
• Build a liability case to show the company designed the product defectively, failed to warn or instruct users properly, or otherwise acted negligently
• Negotiate with manufacturers and insurers
• Represent you in court if necessary

With years of experience as product liability attorneys and proven success in many personal injury cases, KBA Attorneys has the knowledge and resources to hold negligent companies accountable.

Why Choose KBA Attorneys for Your Product Liability Case?

KBA Attorneys is a recognized authority as product liability attorneys. Our product liability lawyers have decades of combined experience and a proven track record of success. Our product liability lawyer team has:

• Extensive experience handling high-profile product liability cases, including trials; 
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws governing defective products; and 
• A commitment to providing compassionate, personalized legal representation. 

When you work with KBA Attorneys, you gain access to a product liability attorney team that understands the challenges of your situation and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for your case.

How to Get Started

If you used a product and suffered an injury, don’t wait to seek help. Contact KBA Attorneys today for a free consultation. Our product liability lawyers will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and guide you through the legal process.