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Lawyers for Product Liability Cases in Arlington Heights

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When consumers purchase products, they expect those items to be safe when used as intended. Unfortunately, dangerous or defective products find their way into homes, workplaces, and public spaces far too often. When a defective product leads to serious injuries, victims may face significant physical harm, emotional distress, and financial hardship. In these situations, injury victims will need to understand how they can hold manufacturers, distributors, or retailers accountable for the harm caused by unsafe products.

At Schwartz Injury Law, our product liability attorneys can help victims recover financial compensation for the injuries that they have suffered. We can identify the issues that put people at risk, determine who was responsible, and take steps to obtain compensation that will fully reflect the extent of the victim's losses. We will work to ensure that powerful companies will not be able to avoid responsibility for placing dangerous products in the marketplace.

Types of Product Defects That Can Cause Injuries

There are generally three main types of defects that can cause products to become dangerous and lead to serious injuries:

  • Design Defects: A product may be inherently dangerous due to its design, even if it is manufactured correctly and used as intended.
  • Manufacturing Defects: A product's design may be sound, but errors that occur during production, assembly, or fabrication can cause a particular item or batch of items to be unsafe.
  • Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn): A product may lack appropriate warnings, instructions, or safety labels, making it dangerous for consumers who are unaware of the potential risks.

To recover compensation through a product liability claim, a victim will need to show that the product was defective, that the defect made the product unreasonably dangerous, and that the defect caused the injury while the product was being used. Our attorneys can make sure the proper steps are followed to demonstrate that a product was unsafe and secure compensation for the damages the product has caused.

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Examples of Defective Products and Related Injuries

Defective products can be found in nearly every industry. Some examples include:

  • Automobiles and Auto Parts: Defective brakes, tire blowouts, or other unsafe auto parts can lead to car accidents, or faulty airbags or other safety systems may fail to protect occupants in a collision.
  • Medical Devices and Drugs: Unsafe medical implants, defective surgical equipment, or harmful prescription drugs may lead to long-term health complications.
  • Household Appliances and Electronics: Malfunctioning heaters, ovens, batteries, or other products used in the home may cause fires, burns, or electrical shocks.
  • Children's Toys and Baby Products: Items with small parts, sharp edges, or toxic materials can cause choking, lacerations, poisoning, or other injuries.
  • Power Tools and Machinery: Equipment without the proper safety features or instructions can cause amputations, crush injuries, electrocutions, or other serious injuries.
  • Food and Beverage Products: Contaminated foods or mislabeled allergens may cause serious illnesses due to food poisoning, or people may experience harmful allergic reactions.

Who May Be Held Liable for Defective Products?

Multiple parties in the supply chain may be held legally responsible for injuries caused by defective products. These may include:

  • Manufacturers: The original maker of the product or its components may be liable for defects in design, production, or quality control.
  • Designers or Engineers: In cases involving design flaws, the parties responsible for the product's specifications may be held accountable.
  • Distributors and Wholesalers: Companies that transport or store the product may be responsible if the product was damaged or altered in a way that made it dangerous.
  • Retailers: Stores that sell defective products may be held liable if they failed to remove known defective items from their shelves or did not take steps to ensure that the products they sold were safe.

How Our Attorneys Can Help Victims Injured by Defective Products

Product liability cases can be complex, and they often involve powerful corporate defendants and large insurance companies. Our attorneys will work to protect the rights of injury victims by:

  • Investigating the cause of an injury and identifying product defects
  • Identifying all parties in the chain of distribution who may be held liable
  • Gathering documentation and evidence, including product manuals, warning labels, accident reports, and witness statements
  • Consulting with engineers, medical professionals, and safety experts
  • Negotiating with insurers and corporate counsel to secure a fair settlement or taking legal action to recover compensation through litigation

Through our experienced legal representation, we can level the playing field for injury victims and help them obtain the financial resources they need during their recovery. We can also help ensure that defective products will not be allowed to continue harming others.

Contact Our Arlington Heights, IL Product Liability Lawyers

When a defective product has caused injuries, the team at Schwartz Injury Law can demand accountability from those who were responsible. We will build a strong legal claim and fight to ensure that our clients can recover the compensation they need and deserve. Contact our Arlington Heights product liability attorneys today by calling 847-582-0157 to arrange a free consultation.

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