Product Liability Attorneys | Defective Products, Recalls, Dangerous Drugs
When a product fails and hurts someone, manufacturers pay. We take on Fortune 500 defendants using design-defect, manufacturing-defect, and failure-to-warn theories. Class action potential often turns a single case into a large-scale recovery.
Typical settlement
$75K – $6.5M
recovered in class actions
$1.1B
Types of Product Liability Cases
Defective Automotive Parts
Airbag inflators, seat belts, tires, and fuel systems. Recall notices often trail actual injuries by years. We recovered $2.3M for a client injured by a recalled airbag inflator. If a recall exists, we usually have a case.
Dangerous Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
Off-label marketing, undisclosed side effects, and interaction failures. These cases often join multi-district litigation (MDL) that consolidates thousands of plaintiffs — we file individually and preserve your seat at the settlement table.
Medical Devices
Hip and knee implants, mesh, IVC filters, and pacemakers. Failure modes are documented in FDA adverse-event databases; we pull them at intake.
Household & Consumer Products
Space heaters that catch fire, batteries that explode, kids' products with choking hazards. CPSC recall data is our starting point.
Industrial & Workplace Equipment
Missing guards, defective safety switches, and design defects on heavy machinery. Overlaps with workplace-injury claims but pursues the equipment maker directly for full damages.
What to do next
- Get medical attention and keep every record
- Document the scene — photos, witnesses, times
- Do not give a recorded statement to insurers
- Call us before you sign anything
Typical Settlement Ranges
Product liability cases vary widely by injury and defendant. Ranges:
- Single-plaintiff minor injury: $75K–$300K
- Surgical injury / permanent scarring: $300K–$1.5M
- Catastrophic injury / MDL settlement tier: $1M–$6.5M
- Wrongful death: $2M–$15M+
Recent product liability recoveries
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prove a product was defective?+
Three theories: design defect (the product is inherently unsafe), manufacturing defect (this specific unit was wrong), or failure to warn (the risk wasn't disclosed). We usually pursue whichever fits — sometimes all three.
What if I don't still have the product?+
Recover it if you safely can. Photos, packaging, receipts, and medical records showing the injury pattern can also carry the case. Do not throw the item away.
Is my case part of a class action?+
Not always. Many mass-tort cases (MDLs) let you file individually and preserve your own settlement. Class actions typically resolve smaller uniform claims. We advise you which structure fits your damages.
How long do product cases take?+
18–36 months for individual cases; MDL cases can run 3–5 years but often have interim settlement rounds.
Do I need to prove the manufacturer was negligent?+
Not always. Many states apply "strict liability" — if the product was defective and injured you as an ordinary user, the manufacturer pays regardless of care.
What if the product was old or used?+
Design and manufacturing defects don't expire. Statute of repose in some states caps very old products, but recalled or dangerous products are often outside the cap.
How much does a product liability lawyer cost?+
Contingency, typically 33–40%. Expert engineers, materials scientists, and biomechanics experts cost tens of thousands — we advance every dollar.
Can I sue a foreign manufacturer?+
Yes, if the product was sold in the U.S. We serve foreign manufacturers through international treaties and often name U.S. distributors as co-defendants.