Have you or a loved one been seriously injured by a defective product in Los Angeles? Are you suffering from extreme pain, skyrocketing medical bills, and even permanent injury due to another’s negligence? The dedicated and skilled attorneys have over 40 years combined experience representing victims of defective products in Los Angeles and beyond. Our experienced attorneys have a proven track record for helping serious personal injury victims, and have won millions for their serious personal injury clients across the state of California.

We purchase a variety of products each day, trusting that their designers, manufactures, and salespeople have sold you a product that is not only effective, but also safe. However, this is not always the case. Tens of thousands of consumers are seriously injured or killed by defective products each year. Victims of defective products are faced with physical, financial, and emotional suffering due to the negligence of another.

What is a Defective Product?

A defective product is a product that injures a person as a result of defects, poor design, the way the product is used, or labeling. Defective products can be anything from a child’s toy to automobiles with faulty air bags.

Types of Product Liability Cases:

• The product’s design was defective. The manufacturers made the product according to the designer’s plans, which were defective. Fault lies with the product’s designer.
• The product’s design is safe and effective, but it was manufactured inappropriately. The manufacturers caused the defect which caused the serious injury.
• The instructions or warnings accompanying the product were insufficient or absent. The product was designed and manufactured correctly, but accompanying material was deficient or not included, causing the serious injury.

What Types of Damages Can a Victim of a Defective Product Expect to Recover?

1. Compensatory damages - this includes medical bills, property damages, and lost wages;
2. Pain and suffering - refers to the pain endured as a result of the injury from the defective product;
3. Loss of consortium - this refers to how the injury had an affect upon the victim’s relationship with their spouse;
4. Punitive damages - If the defendant (the designer, manufacturer, or seller of the product) was deemed negligent or apathetic of their customers, the court may aware punitive damages in order to deter similar behavior in rhe future.