Product Liability Lawyer in St. Louis

Advocating to Protect Consumers Who Have Been Injured By Unsafe Products

When consumers purchase products, they expect the product will function safely and as intended. Often, manufacturer defects or poor designs can lead to product dangers and result in consumers suffering injury or even death.

Suppose a defective product injured you or a loved one. In that case, you may be able to file a Missouri product liability claim to recover compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, or pain and suffering.

However, proving a product liability case can be challenging and requires the help of a skilled lawyer who thoroughly evaluates your case and determines who should be held accountable.

The Labovitz Law Firm of St. Louis, MO, has extensive experience handling product liability cases and obtaining financial recovery for clients. If you have been injured in a defective product case, contact our law offices, and ask to schedule a free consultation to learn what legal options may be available.

What Are Some Examples of Product Liability?

For a lawyer to win a product liability lawsuit, they must prove that the unsafe product falls under one of the four categories of negligence as outlined by state law.

Under Missouri law, product liability claims fall under one of four categories which are:

• Defective design:  A consumer may be able to file a claim alleging a design defect if they used the product in the way, it was intended but still caused them to suffer an injury. Common examples include poorly designed tools that do not offer protections for users.
• Manufacturing defect:  A manufacturing defect occurs when the product is being fabricated and is present before it leaves the factory. Some common examples include improper warning labels or inferior parts that detach or melt while the product is in use.
• Marketing defect:  A marketing defect occurs when the company that produces the product advertises it for improper use. One of the most common examples of a marketing defect is selling toys with small pieces that pose choking risks to toddlers and young children.
• Failure to properly warn:  If a consumer purchases a product, it should have a warning label that provides instructions and warnings regarding the proper use of the item. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs often fail to include warning labels that alert the user of potential drug interactions or side effects if they use the product. Additionally, warning labels on food products often fail to reveal ingredients that may cause severe allergic reactions.

If you are still trying to understand the four different categories of product liability, contact the Labovitz Law Firm and ask to schedule an appointment with our knowledgeable attorney, who will gladly answer your legal questions.

How Do You Prove Product Liability?

Due to legal complexities, it can be challenging to try and prove product liability cases. Several legal components must be proven to win a product liability case successfully.

One of the most important aspects of any product liability case is proving the product was the direct cause of injury, death, or loss of property. An attorney often provides evidence that substantiates the claim, including medical records, police reports, or eyewitness testimony.

Depending on the facts of the case, an attorney must also establish some other vital points that the product’s design was faulty, thereby leading to the victim sustaining damages.

Lastly, a product liability attorney must show that the injury victim exercised reasonable care when operating or using the product. If it can be proven the injury victim misused the product or, in a way, the directions clearly warn against, the case will most likely be thrown out.

In many instances, product liability cases eventually become class action lawsuits. In a class action lawsuit, a few plaintiffs representing an even larger group of individuals who have suffered similar injuries come together to file a lawsuit to try and recover damages.

Due to the complicated legal issues that arise in product liability cases, it is always best to hire an experienced attorney who can determine how to proceed with your claim.

Who Can Be Held Accountable For Defective or Dangerous Product Defects?

Several entities may be held accountable in a product liability case. However, injury victims should remember that to prove the case, the following must be true:

• The designer, manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer acted negligently.
• There was a breach of warranty.
• The entity should be held strictly liable for design, manufacturing, or marketing defects.

Often, defects occur in the manufacturing process that renders a product defective. Manufacturers range anywhere from a small location operation to a large worldwide company.

As the intermediary between the manufacturer and the retailer, the wholesaler may also be liable as the retailer who sells the unsafe product to consumers.

If you have tragically lost a loved one due to wrongful death caused by a product defect, you must allow a skilled lawyer to review your case. Time is of the essence, as families only have three years from the date of the decedent’s death to file a claim.

Why Do I Need to Hire Your Product Liability Lawyer to Handle My Case?

Product liability claims are notorious for being difficult to prove. Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers routinely face lawsuits for product liability and, as a result, have legal teams working hard to try to have these cases thrown out to protect their bottom line.

For this reason, you must hire a product liability lawyer who can fight to help you obtain a settlement that will adequately provide for your medical costs as well as any pain and suffering you may have experienced as a result of your injury.

Our law firm has comprehensive experience handling product liability cases and will act as your legal advocate as your case progresses through the legal system.

Contact the St. Louis law offices of the Labovitz Law Firm at 314-668-2268 and ask to schedule a free case review to learn more about how we may be able to help.