Defective Product Liability
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At Donlon Brand, we stand up for consumers injured by defective and dangerous products. Our experienced product liability attorneys have successfully challenged major manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who put profits ahead of safety. We combine technical knowledge with aggressive legal advocacy to secure the compensation our clients deserve when defective products cause serious injuries or wrongful death.
What is Defective Product Liability?
Defective product liability involves holding manufacturers, distributors, and sellers legally responsible when their products cause harm to consumers due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings. These cases fall under a specialized area of law that recognizes consumers should be protected from unreasonably dangerous products.
The impact of defective products is substantial—according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, product-related injuries result in approximately 29 million emergency room visits annually and over $1 trillion in societal costs. These cases can involve virtually any consumer product, from everyday household items to complex medical devices and vehicles.
Product liability claims typically fall into three categories: design defects (flawed from conception), manufacturing defects (errors in production), and marketing defects (inadequate warnings or instructions). Unlike many personal injury cases, product liability often involves “strict liability,” meaning manufacturers can be held responsible regardless of whether they were negligent if their product was unreasonably dangerous.
When dangerous products reach consumers and cause harm, victims have legal rights to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages to deter similar corporate behavior in the future.
Common Examples of Defective Product Liability Cases
Our firm regularly represents clients injured by:
Exploding E-Cigarette Batteries
Consumers suffering severe burns and disfigurement when lithium-ion batteries in vaping devices explode during normal use.
Dangerous Medical Implants
Patients experiencing devastating complications from defective hip replacements, surgical mesh, or other medical devices that fail prematurely or cause unexpected side effects.
Defective Vehicle Components
Drivers and passengers injured due to airbag malfunctions, sudden acceleration issues, unstable vehicle designs prone to rollovers, or tire failures.
Toxic Household Products
Families exposed to carcinogenic chemicals in everyday items such as baby powder, weed killers, or building materials that manufacturers knew or should have known posed serious health risks.
Malfunctioning Consumer Electronics
Individuals suffering burns or property damage from smartphones, laptops, or appliances that overheat, catch fire, or electrocute users despite normal usage.
Unsafe Children’s Products
Parents seeking justice after their children are injured by toys with choking hazards, unstable furniture, or products containing toxic materials that bypassed safety regulations.
These cases often involve corporate defendants with extensive legal resources, making experienced product liability representation essential for injured consumers seeking fair compensation.
Defective Product Liability Focus Areas
We provide specialized legal representation across all major categories of defective products:
Defective Consumer Products
Our attorneys handle cases involving faulty electronics that catch fire or explode, household appliances with dangerous design flaws, furniture that fails to meet safety standards, and potentially hazardous items that injure consumers during normal use. We hold manufacturers accountable when they cut corners on safety testing or ignore known risks.
Dangerous Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
We represent patients harmed by defective prescription drugs with undisclosed side effects, medical implants that fail prematurely or cause complications, contaminated medications, and breathing devices linked to serious health issues. Our firm has successfully challenged major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.
Toxic & Contaminated Products
Our team pursues justice for individuals exposed to harmful chemicals and contaminants in consumer goods, including lead in children’s toys, heavy metals in water systems, dangerous chemicals in personal care products, and cancer-causing substances in household items. We address both acute poisoning and long-term exposure cases.
Defective Auto Parts & Vehicle Recalls
We specialize in cases involving vehicle defects such as brake failures, airbag malfunctions that cause rather than prevent injuries, seatbacks that collapse in crashes, tires prone to tread separation, dangerous fuel system designs, and electronic system failures. Our attorneys have successfully taken on major automakers and parts manufacturers.
Unsafe Children's Products & Toys
Our firm advocates for families whose children have been injured by products with choking hazards, unsafe cribs and strollers, toys containing toxic materials, furniture prone to dangerous tip-overs, and inadequately tested children’s items. We hold manufacturers to the highest safety standards when designing products for vulnerable young users.
Defective Workplace & Industrial Equipment
We represent workers injured by dangerous machinery lacking proper safety guards, protective equipment that fails during use, construction tools with design flaws, and industrial systems with inadequate emergency controls. Our team navigates the intersection of workers’ compensation and third-party product liability claims.
E-Cigarette & Battery Explosions
Our attorneys handle cases involving lithium-ion battery failures in vaping devices, smartphones, and other electronics that cause burns, fires, and property damage. We address both manufacturing defects in individual batteries and systemic design flaws that create explosion risks.
Dangerous Household Chemicals & Cleaners
We pursue claims for injuries caused by corrosive cleaners with inadequate warnings, misleadingly labeled “non-toxic” products that cause harm, pesticides linked to serious health issues, and household chemicals that release harmful fumes or cause reactions when used as directed.
Faulty Recreational & Sports Equipment
Our team represents individuals injured by defective bicycles and electric scooters, helmets and safety gear that fail during impacts, malfunctioning exercise equipment, and outdoor recreation products with dangerous design flaws. We understand both the product engineering and the specific safety standards applicable to these items.
Tire Failures & Blowouts
Our firm advocates for victims injured by defective tires and negligent maintenance practices, including tread separation, blowouts, improper installation, and manufacturing flaws. We pursue compensation from tire manufacturers, retailers, and maintenance providers who fail to ensure these critical safety components meet proper standards.
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Need Help?
If you’ve been injured by a defective or dangerous product, don’t face powerful manufacturers alone.
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. Our product liability attorneys will evaluate your case and explain how we can help you seek justice and compensation.
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