Product Liability Attorney in Queens, NY

Experienced Queens Injury Lawyers Protecting Consumers Against Defective Products in New York 

Product Liability Attorney in Queens, NY | Shaevitz & ShaevitzAccording to New York state law, businesses are not permitted to market products that are excessively dangerous and/or defective. These safety regulations apply to companies that are responsible for the manufacturing, designing, and wholesale of consumer products. Yet, sometimes dangerous and defective products do find their way into the marketplace.

When an unreasonably dangerous or defective item reaches consumers and causes them harm, the responsible parties should be held financially accountable. If a faulty product has caused damages or injuries to you or a loved one, you should reach out to a product liability attorney as soon as possible.

Why Should You Contact a Product Liability Lawyer?

Sometimes the marketing of unreasonably dangerous or defective products happens because corporations value their own financial bottom line over the health and safety of their customers. In other instances, the sale of faulty items is the result of an unintentional oversight in the production or manufacturing process.

Regardless of the reason, those companies who put their consumers in danger through the sale of defective items are financially liable. If you or someone you love has been harmed by an excessively dangerous or faulty consumer product, you have the legal right to seek compensation.

In the aftermath of an injury or death from the use of a defective product, it is critical to speak with a product liability lawyer. It is especially important to secure legal representation because your insurance provider may contact you following the injury.

Although it may seem harmless to speak with an insurance company regarding the incident, it is important to know that they are not looking out for your interests. The insurance company is not your friend. An insurance provider’s only goal is to minimize the amount of compensation that they pay toward each claim.

In many cases, your insurance coverage provider will record your phone conversations in order to use your words against you if your claim results in further legal action. Even the most innocent comment to an insurance company can be used to minimize the compensation that you receive.

Having a skilled product liability lawyer advocate for you gives you the best chance of securing appropriate financial recovery. You should not have to face the stress and monetary losses from a defective product injury alone.

Contact the legal team at Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Offices in Queens, New York to speak with a trusted product liability attorney. You deserve compassionate treatment and competent representation. We will fight hard to ensure that you receive the most compensation possible in your product liability case.

What is a Defective or Unreasonably Dangerous Product?

Product Liability Attorney in Queens, NY | Shaevitz & Shaevitz - Defective Product LawyerA consumer product is considered “defective” when it has one or more flaws that make it unsafe to use in an intended manner. If the inherent design of a product poses unreasonable risks to consumers when the item is used in an intended way, that product is also considered defective.

There are three common classifications of product defects:

Defect in Design – When a consumer item poses unreasonable risks or dangers to users because of its design, that product features a defective design. In these cases, the product’s developers should have foreseen the inherent risks of the product’s design before moving to the manufacturing stage.

Defects in Manufacturing – Even products that are well designed may be defective. Sometimes products feature flaws that were unintentionally introduced during the manufacturing process. Manufacturing defects may be the result of the chosen building materials, assembly line mistakes, or managerial oversight.

Defects in Warnings – Labeling defects occur when products lack appropriate instructions, warning labels, or side-effect notices. If using a product presents consumers with some level of foreseeable risk and the company does not appropriately signal that risk to the customer, they may be financially liable.

These categories of defects are not mutually exclusive. A single product may feature multiple types of defects, leading to an elevated risk for users. Those designers, manufacturers, and wholesalers who distribute defective products can be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages that their products cause. This is true regardless of whether the company is aware of the relevant defects.

If you have been injured from using a defective item, call Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Offices to speak with a skilled product liability lawyer.

What Are Some Common Product Defects?

Any manufactured product has the potential to be defective. From common household items to automobiles, to industrial supplies, any consumer product can present an unreasonable danger or risk in the ways discussed above.

While any product may be defective, some types of items are more likely to feature defects or to require product recalls. Typical defective products include:

  • Motor Vehicles – Automobiles are inherently dangerous machines. When they are defective, the chances that they will cause injuries or death increase dramatically. For instance, some top-heavy vehicles may be disposed to easily turn over during accidents or when drivers steer around sharp turns. Alternatively, cars with certain fuel tank designs or placements are more prone to fires and explosions.
  • Automobile Components – While the design of specific vehicle models may increase the danger for drivers, automotive parts can present their own hazards. Design or manufacturing defects can affect engine parts, airbags, brake systems, tires, or other automobile components.
  • Home Appliances – Washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water heaters, HVAC, and other commercial appliances can feature every kind of defect. In the case that such a defect causes an injury or other damage, you have the right to seek financial compensation from the responsible parties.
  • Electronics – When they are defective, electronics have the potential to cause a range of injuries. Common faulty electronics include computers, touch screen tablets, cell phones, computer monitors, and power cables. Defective electronics have can cause electrocution, burns, and fires.
  • Children’s Items – When you buy an item for your child, you are entrusting the child’s safety to the companies involved in selling that product. Children’s products that may be defective include car safety seats, cribs, toys, and electronics.
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical Products – Medical products can be defective in a number of ways. For instance, medicines may not function properly or may cause side effects that are not indicated on their warning labels. Medical products like pacemakers, stents, IUDs, or joint replacement parts may malfunction and cause bodily damage.

If you have been injured as the result of a dangerous or defective consumer product, you do not have to face the mounting medical bills and lost wages on your own.

New York state law requires that defective product claims must be filed within three years of the inciting incident. The sooner you file your product liability claim, the more evidence will be available to secure the maximum financial compensation in your case. That is why it’s so important to contact an expert product liability lawyer as soon as possible.

Schedule A Free Consultation With An Experienced Product Liability Attorney in Queens, New York

The knowledgeable team at Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Offices in Queens, New York has over 65 years of combined legal experience. Our Queens injury attorneys have a proven track record of winning cases against bad faith insurance companies and those liable for defective consumer products.

We will put our expertise to work in order to secure the greatest possible amount of financial recovery in your case. Contact Shaevitz & Shaevitz Law Offices today at 718-291-3400 or 718-LAW-SUIT to schedule your free legal consultation and discuss your case with a product liability attorney who will fight for you.

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