Product Liability
Our product liability attorneys in New York can bring corporations who sell defective products to justice. These large corporations are responsible for selling a plethora of products to consumers each year and in turn, collecting billions of dollars in profits. According to New York State law, corporations have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that their products are safe for use and consumption and are not defective in any manner. If a defective product sold to an unknowing consumer causes an injury, then the manufacturer may be held liable.
The product liability attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP have over 60 years of collective experience litigating product liability claims. Our firm has the knowledge, experience and resources to ensure that our clients receive the maximum possible compensation that they deserve.
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When Are Product Manufacturers Liable For Defects?
Products must be designed with a combination of both safety and utility being properly balanced. If there is known or likely danger associated with the product, the danger should be designed out of the product if at all possible without destroying the utility of the product. If the danger cannot be reasonably designed out of the product, the danger must be guarded against to the extent it is reasonably possible without destroying the utility of the product. Finally, if the danger cannot be designed out or guarded against, the manufacturer must include proper warnings of the danger to the end-user of the product.
In the case where the product could be potentially harmful to the consumer’s safety, it is imperative that corporations provide a proper warning. If corporations fail to provide the aforementioned warnings and knowingly sell dangerous products that may injure or seriously harm consumers, such companies can be held liable for their actions. Unfortunately, many of the injuries that occur due to defective products could have been prevented had the manufacturer exercised the required degree of caution during the design of the product or provided consumers with adequate warnings regarding the hazardous consequences of using the product in a certain way.
New York State law provides a remedy for this injustice by allowing either the individual who was injured or the family of a deceased victim to bring forth a product liability claim against the responsible party in order to recoup compensation for any damages sustained. For there to be a valid claim, it must be demonstrated that the product’s defective nature is owed to a design error, a manufacturing error and/or an improper warning with regard to the dangerous consequences resulting from the use of the product.
What Types Of Product Liability Claims Do You Handle?
Our product liability attorneys litigate a number of claims including but not limited to:
- Defective Or Recalled Drugs
- Defective Medical Devices
- Defective Machinery
- Defective Automobiles
- Defective Airplanes
- Safety Gear Defects
- Food Safety
The majority of the claims associated with product liability are negligence, breach of warranty and strict liability. The varying types of product liability claims require differing elements to be proven in each case. Depending on the nature of the defect, product liability cases can rely on a number of claims:
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Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission investigates cases of injury caused by defective products, but thousands more go unreported. It is imperative that if you have been the victim of an injustice, you take steps towards preventing its occurrence in the future. Fighting large corporations for compensation can be a lengthy and tedious process, but our experienced product liability attorneys do their best to expedite the process.
Top Product Liability Attorneys In New York
Our attorneys are recognized as leaders in New York product liability trial law. 6 of our attorneys have achieved AV Preeminent status with Martindale-Hubbell representing the highest ranking for ethical standards and legal ability. 5 of our attorneys have been included in Super Lawyers® in the New York Metropolitan Area as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times. Our firm is listed among the Best Lawyers® in the State of New York and is listed among the Best Law Firms in the New York Metro area by US News & World Report.
Our Notable Verdicts & Settlements In Product Liability Cases*
Our product liability attorneys in New York have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Some of our more notable verdicts and settlements include: