Product Defects Attorney California

You are entitled to compensation when a defective product causes personal injury. For our clients who have suffered personal injuries, our firm has obtained millions of dollars. If you have been injured by a defective product, please contact us at 800-816-1529.

Product liability lawyers in California fighting for victims of dangerous product defects

Often, a catastrophic injury is required for a company to realize that a defective product is not safe for consumers to use. Any product can be defective, but products intended for daily use, such as automobiles, tires, prescription drugs, heating systems, and appliances, pose a greater risk due to the unpredictability of defects.

Even when it is evident that a product malfunctioned and injured someone, the nature of the defect is not always apparent.

When victims of a defective product seek justice and compensation for their injuries, they must retain an attorney with the resources and experience to dissect the facts surrounding the defect, identify the responsible party, bring that party to the table, and ensure that party pays its fair share.

At the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates, our California product liability attorneys are cognizant of the fact that seriously injured individuals must prioritize their recovery. We represent clients whose lives have been irrevocably altered by injuries resulting from defective products.

Our team has investigated and analyzed countless accidents involving product defects, utilizing our extensive resources to investigate products and uncover evidence proving that defects caused our clients’ injuries. Call (866) 634-4525 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our los Angeles legal team.

Who is responsible for defective goods?

There may be multiple parties liable for defective products under California law. Manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers are strictly liable for any injuries caused by the defective products they market.

These are the three most common types of product defects:

• design defect: occurs when a product is manufactured in accordance with its design specifications but fails to meet consumer safety expectations or the risks of harm outweigh the benefits.
• manufacturing defect: occurs when a manufactured product does not meet specifications for a safe design.
• inadequate warning defects: occur when the manufacturer fails to provide clear instructions for the safe use of the product and fails to adequately warn about hidden dangers.

Everyday consumer interaction with products makes safety a crucial concern. The product defect laws in California recognize this fact. In some cases, the injured party must prove negligence, but all entities in the production, distribution, and marketing chain are strictly liable for injuries caused by their defective products.

Variations in product defects

Here are some of the most common types of product defects:

• vehicle-related injuries: defective automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and other vehicles can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and other catastrophic injuries. The nhtsa reports that automobile and truck defects contribute to accidents, but they do not track the numbers, with the exception of high-profile cases such as those involving Takata airbags.
• injuries related to consumer products: the consumer product safety commission monitors all reported consumer product defect complaints. Toys, appliances, electronic devices, recreation equipment, nursery furnishings, detergent packs, playground fixtures, blinds, and curtains are included on these lists.
• scaffolding-related injuries: each year, scaffolding contributes to thousands of construction-related fall injuries. Metal units also play a role in construction and window cleaner electrical contact injuries. Scaffolding incidents frequently involve falls from significant heights, resulting in catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord trauma and traumatic brain injury. Electrical injuries related to scaffolding frequently result in severe burns and fatalities.
• injuries caused by manufacturing equipment: despite decades of safety campaigns, annual osha statistics document catastrophic manufacturing injuries on a regular basis. Common manufacturing and meat processing equipment such as power presses, meat cutters, and saws can crush and amputate limbs.
• drug and medical device-related harms: drugs and medical devices cause a vast array of expected and unanticipated adverse effects and fatalities. Often, liability depends on whether or not a patient received adequate warnings.

Our attorneys at the law offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & associates are currently accepting the following cases involving product liability:

• automobile defects
• automobile fires
• defective child safety seats
• gas wall heaters
• defective airbags
• industrial machinery/equipment
• seat belt failures
• tire failures
• Depuy hip replacements
• sudden acceleration
• defective door latches

What compensation am I entitled to for my injuries?

Users and bystanders alike can be harmed by defective products. Victims recovering from severe injuries caused by a product must deal with expensive medical treatments, lengthy disabilities, and income loss. Their families must bear the burden of providing care for their loved ones. Those who sustain the most severe injuries endure a lifetime of expensive treatment plans, surgeries, rehabilitation, permanent disabilities, and diminished earning capacities.

Damages in cases involving product liability may include:

• economic damages: an injured party’s economic damages are determined by their out-of-pocket expenses. They may include lost wages, future lost wages, medical treatment, physical therapy, surgeries, psychological therapy, medication, orthopedic devices, mobility devices, transportation costs, and replacement costs for household services.
• general damages: although difficult to quantify, general damages are a crucial component of any damage claim. They are based on the emotional and personal consequences of a person’s injuries. A general damage settlement places a monetary value on pain, suffering, disabilities, alterations to marital and familial relationships, and other factors.
• punitive damages: in appropriate cases, judges and juries may award punitive damages to punish a product manufacturer whose actions amounted to fraud, as evidenced by the existence of punitive damages.

Case investigation of a product defect

Product defect investigations, like all complex cases, require intense concentration, diligence, and attention to detail. Our in-house investigator, as well as outside labs and specialists, provided the assistance we required to uncover evidence and uphold our investigative standards.

Here are a few of the most important aspects of a product liability case:

• product retrieval: in a product defect case, the defective product is the most important piece of evidence. Our investigator has demonstrated proficiency in retrieving products for non-destructive testing by experts. We have stored defective products in a designated evidence warehouse. When necessary, our facility can also accommodate judges, juries, and defense attorneys for demonstrations demonstrating how defective products injured our clients.
• witness statements: frequently, witnesses provide information to substantiate our clients’ account of the events. Witnesses are often aware of details our clients missed because of their injuries. We’ve relied on our investigators to obtain statements promptly before witnesses relocate or forgot what they saw.
• site investigation: our investigator took photographs, drew diagrams, and recorded the pertinent information used to create courtroom exhibits. They have conducted incident site investigations at residential, commercial, and construction sites, public transportation venues, and intersections.
• machine/equipment maintenance records: when industrial equipment causes employee injuries, our investigator photographs the equipment and examines its maintenance and repair records.
• Our investigator has obtained fire reports, police accident reports, and other formal documents. Sometimes, these documents identify a defective product as the initial cause.
• government reports and data: injury and cause statistics are compiled by government agencies like osha, cdc, nhsta, and cpsc. Cpsc also documents individual consumer complaints. Osha investigates severe occupational injuries. Employer citations and investigative reports document equipment defects and associated workplace safety incidents. Our investigators have researched pertinent information from appropriate government data sources. Under the freedom of information act, they have obtained osha investigative reports where applicable or necessary.

Investigating Toyota vehicle defects: a case study

In 2010, several Toyota vehicle models accelerated unexpectedly on their own due to defects. Toyota recalled approximately eight million vehicles for repairs, but only after at least 89 fatalities and 57 injuries had occurred.

Millions recovered over 25 years for our clients

At the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates, we believe that manufacturers and other parties involved in the production and sale of a defective product should pay for the damages their products cause. Complexity abounds in product defect cases, and proving that a specific defect caused a specific injury can be extraordinarily challenging. However, our California product liability attorneys comprehend the legal and medical issues as well as the evidence necessary to prove a product defect case.

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and judgments in personal injury and product liability cases through diligence and perseverance.

In cases involving product defects, the ability to analyze an injury and establish a causal link to a defective product is crucial.

Even when manufacturers are aware of design, manufacturing, and warning defects beforehand, there is frequently a delay between this initial awareness and public notification of the problem.

When a manufacturer refuses to acknowledge a defect, it may initially be challenging to make this defect obvious to the court. the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates have proven adept at handling product defect cases.

In other words, our legal and investigative teams have proven the existence of defects and implemented successful strategies for our injured clients.

• our skilled investigator has uncovered evidence, witnesses, and critical information.
• our litigator has resolved cases in the courtroom when negotiation proved ineffective.
• we’ve won cases in court against corporate defendants and their insurance companies.

What is the cost of representation?

When you decide to file a claim for product liability, we meet with you for a free consultation to determine whether or not our firm can assist you. Our attorneys have frequently handled cases involving product defects on a contingency basis, which means that we do not charge a fee unless we settle or win a case.

When representing a client, we determine in advance how we will be compensated. We represent Product Liability cases on a contingency basis and our fees are provided to you on our retainer. You only pay a fee if we recover a settlement or judgement for you.

Contact the Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates at 800-816-1529 for a free evaluation.

Our California product liability law firm has assisted numerous seriously injured clients in recovering compensation for brain injuries, burns, amputations, asphyxiations, and other catastrophic injuries caused by faulty products.

Additionally, we have represented families in wrongful death lawsuits against negligent defendants. We have worked diligently to achieve the best results for our clients, and we will do the same for you and your family. We can be reached at 800-816-1529.

Get Help Now

The Law offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates has over 25 years experience handling personal injury cases all over the state of California. We have handled thousands of cases and obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for our clients. Call now for a no pressure free consultation with an actual attorney. 800-816-1529 extension 1. 

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