Personal Injury
Product Liability
When a defective or dangerous product causes your injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held liable. We pursue full compensation on your behalf.
Consumers have the right to expect that the products they purchase are reasonably safe for their intended use. When a manufacturer, designer, or seller puts a defective product into the marketplace — and someone is hurt as a result — they can be held legally responsible under California product liability law.
Product liability cases are often complex, involving multiple parties across a supply chain and technical evidence that requires expert analysis. Our firm has the experience to investigate these cases thoroughly and build claims that stand up against large corporate defendants and their insurers.
What We Handle
Types of Product Liability Cases
Legal Theories
How We Build Your Case
California product liability claims can be pursued under several legal theories depending on the facts of your case:
Strict Liability
Under strict liability, you do not need to prove the manufacturer was negligent — only that the product was defective and the defect caused your injury. This is the most common theory in California product liability cases.
Negligence
If a manufacturer, designer, or seller failed to exercise reasonable care in the design, production, or distribution of a product, they may be liable for negligence regardless of whether a strict liability claim exists.
Breach of Warranty
When a product fails to perform as the manufacturer or seller expressly or impliedly promised, and that failure causes injury, a breach of warranty claim may be available in addition to other theories.
Compensation
What You May Be Entitled To
Compensation in product liability cases can include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and costs related to ongoing treatment or rehabilitation.
In cases where a company knowingly sold a dangerous product or concealed known risks from consumers, punitive damages may also be available. We work with engineering and medical experts to fully establish the scope of your losses and the defendant's liability.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to keep the defective product?
Yes — preserve the product and any packaging, instructions, or receipts if possible. Do not attempt to repair it. The product itself is often the most critical piece of evidence in a product liability case.
Can I sue if I was using the product incorrectly?
It depends. If the product lacked adequate warnings about the risk of misuse, or if the misuse was reasonably foreseeable, you may still have a valid claim. California's comparative fault rules may reduce your recovery but not necessarily eliminate it.
How long do I have to file a product liability claim?
California's statute of limitations for product liability cases is generally two years from the date of injury. In some cases involving delayed discovery of the injury or defect, the timeline may differ. Contact us early to protect your rights.
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