Baltimore Defective Products Lawyers
Manufacturers selling their products in the American marketplace are under severe requirements to ensure the American consumer is safe from defects in design, manufacturing, packaging and operation under normal operating conditions. If you were injured, or if you lost a loved one in an accident while using a consumer or industrial product, you are entitled to seek money damages for your losses related to medical care, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
Product liability cases are often complex and may involve multiple defendants held liable for damages. We have earned a reputation for our capacity to handle the most difficult cases.
Typical cases of manufacturing and design defect liability cases include:
- Toys and children's products
- Automobile parts, seat belts, airbags, brakes and steering
- Household products
- Power tools
- Industrial equipment
- Any product found to be unreasonably dangerous for use
Under the direction of experienced products liability trial attorney Alan Legum, our firm has settled and won jury verdicts in hundreds of product liability injury and wrongful death cases over the past 35 years. We fight for maximum money damages by identifying responsible parties up and down the distribution chain, from manufacturers to distributors to retailers.
What Must You Prove to Win a Product Liability Injury or Wrongful Death Claim?
In most states, in order to be successful in a products liability case, the plaintiff must prove: 1) that the product was in a defective condition at the time that it left the possession or control of the seller, 2) that it was unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer, and 3) that the defect was a cause of the injuries.
Manufacturers Have a Legal Duty to Warn
In addition, a manufacturer, distributor or installer maintains a responsibility for warning the consumer, with respect to hidden dangerous characteristics of a product, even if the product is not defective. If a manufacturer fails to warn the consumer about a product's hidden danger, it may be held liable for any injuries that result.
Possible Filing Deadline. Call for a Free Consultation Now.
For most product liability personal injury claims, the law places a deadline on how long you have to file. When we represent you in a products liability case, you don't pay any attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you through settlement or trial.
Our Edge:
- Experience. We've had repeated success recovering for clients who are injured by defective products. Manufacturers are well resourced and well prepared. So are we.
- Access to qualified experts. More than almost any other type of litigation, products liability cases hinge on finding an expert who can testify credibly about the product's design. We are familiar with a wide array of experts and will find the one that's right for your case.
- Personal and responsive attention to your case. As our client, we'll be there with you every step of the way — from the initial consultation to handling the final details of your settlement or jury award. We are always happy to answer your questions or concerns.
Featured case results:
- $400,000 settlement for the family of a man who was killed when his tractor-trailer overturned on a curved highway exit ramp. The claim was brought against the truck manufacturer charging that the cab of the tractor-trailer lacked crash-worthiness.
- Confidential settlement for a couple who suffered substantial injuries when their pillow caught on fire and exploded in their bed. Claim was brought against pillow manufacturer charging that the pillow was unreasonably flammable.
From offices in Annapolis, our firm represents clients throughout Maryland and nationally. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced Annapolis products liability attorneys, call toll free at 866-674-7118 or contact us by e-mail today.
