Kansas City Product Liability Lawyer

How to Know if You Have a Product Liability Claim

Any defect that leads to your harm or the harm of a loved one is justification for a product liability case. There are multiple types of defects in all industries. Each of them has the potential to cause consumers harm. Our firm can help you figure out what may have caused your injury in our first consultation.

Product liability claims can be broken up into three main subcategories:

Defective Design

Prior to a product even being made, there is a chance that the manufacturer is already producing a dangerous product. Sometimes, certain consumer products are made with designs that can be dangerous, such as including sharp edges. Usually, these are cases in which the manufacturing is done perfectly, but certain aspects of the design cause unnecessary dangers such as vehicle rollovers or medical device issues.

Defective Manufacturing

This occurs when there is an issue during the manufacturing phase. For instance, if a part is created for a vehicle, like a bolt or screw, but it doesn’t have the proper size and eventually causes some kind of damage, this may be due to a manufacturing defect. Another instance would be a part coming loose from a child’s toy causing a choking risk. In these matters, you may be able to hold the liable party accountable.

Failure to Warn/Marketing Defects

In cases of failure to warn, the manufacturer is aware of the potential dangers, but they do not provide adequate warnings to prevent consumers from using the product in the wrong way. A number of these cases involve medications because they are not always labeled correctly and certain side effects are not disclosed.

What About a Recalled Product?

Defective products are sometimes recalled by companies hoping to avoid lawsuits. For a few individuals, however, it may already be too late. Victims injured by recalled products have the right to turn to an attorney to seek compensation for their injuries, including medical costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

In cases like that, you want to choose an attorney who has experience with defective products.

We’ve handled cases like yours before, including cases involving:

• General Motors Ignition Parts
• OxyElite Pro® Weight Loss Pills
• Stryker Hip Implants

Why Choose Peterson & Associates, P.C.?

Simply put, because we know how to handle defective product claims. Our passion for our clients is matched only by our experience in helping them. You want a seasoned advocate on your side, someone who knows the right questions to ask, the right details to look for, and the right record backing their words.

Our recent case results show our skill with defective product cases:

• $141,100,000 for a defective product case*
• $112,000,000 for a defective product case*
• $54,000,000 for a defective product case*
• $18,000,000 for a defective product case*

There are far more results than these four, but the point is this—our firm will fight for the best possible outcome for you. We don’t believe in sub-par results, and we don’t believe in routine cases. Peterson & Associates, P.C. stands by your side in order to build the best possible case on your behalf, giving you the closure and financial security you need after a serious injury.