National Product Liability Lawyers – Helping Victims of Defective and Dangerous Products

Every day, people across the United States trust products to keep them safe, from household appliances and vehicles to medications and medical devices. Unfortunately, not all products are designed, manufactured, or marketed responsibly. Defective products can cause fires, explosions, burns, cancer, brain injuries, or even wrongful death.

When a product fails and causes harm, victims may have the right to pursue a product liability lawsuit. These claims can hold manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and even online platforms accountable. At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, our team can handle product liability cases nationwide. If you or a loved one was injured by a defective product, you can call us at 800-337-7755 for a free consultation. Fees and costs are only owed if there is a settlement or recovery.

What Is Product Liability?

Product liability is an area of law that allows consumers to hold companies accountable when their products are unsafe. These cases may involve defective design, errors in manufacturing, or failures to warn consumers of risks. Unlike ordinary negligence cases, product liability often uses a theory of strict liability — meaning a company may be responsible even if it did not act intentionally.

Examples of product liability claims include exploding pressure cookers, defective airbags, contaminated medications, and household appliances that catch fire.

Types of Product Liability Claims

1. Design Defects
A product’s design itself is unsafe. Even if manufactured properly, it poses unreasonable risks. For example, a ladder designed with weak hinges may collapse under normal use.

2. Manufacturing Defects
The product’s design is safe, but something went wrong during production. For instance, a batch of medication may be contaminated at the factory.

3. Failure to Warn / Marketing Defects
The company fails to provide adequate instructions or warnings. For example, an over-the-counter drug without proper warnings about dangerous side effects.

Common Product Liability Cases We Handle

Household Products and Appliances

Products used every day can cause devastating injuries when defective. Exploding coffee makers, blenders, electric kettles, heated blankets, and faulty space heaters have all been linked to fires, burns, and electrocution.

Pressure Cookers and Kitchen Appliances

Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed nationwide against manufacturers of pressure cookers, including Crock-Pot, Tristar, Gourmia, Instant Pot, and others. These devices have been alleged to explode due to defective safety mechanisms.

Amazon and Online Retailers

Amazon has faced lawsuits over products sold on its marketplace, including defective toys, electronics, and furniture. Courts across the U.S. have begun holding online platforms accountable when unsafe products sold on their sites injure consumers.

Automobiles and Vehicle Parts

Automakers and parts manufacturers may be liable for defective airbags, seat belts, brakes, ignition switches, or tires. The Takata airbag recall, one of the largest in U.S. history, shows how widespread auto defect claims can be.

Lithium-Ion Batteries and Electronics

Exploding e-cigarettes, vape pens, hoverboards, e-bikes, and power tools often use lithium-ion batteries. When defective or improperly manufactured, these batteries can cause severe burns and house fires.

Furniture and Children’s Products

Furniture tip-over accidents, defective cribs, and unsafe toys can all cause serious injuries to children. Product liability law protects families when manufacturers fail to design safe products.

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

Drug companies and medical device manufacturers may face lawsuits when their products cause harm. Examples include:

• Depo-Provera (linked to meningioma/brain tumors)
• Paragard IUD breakage
• Zantac and NDMA contamination
• Allergan breast implants
• CPAP and BiPAP machines recalled for foam degradation
• Elmiron (linked to vision damage)
• Zofran/Zoloft birth defect claims

Injuries Caused by Defective Products

Defective products can cause a wide range of injuries, including:

• Burns and scarring from fires or explosions.
• Broken bones and crush injuries from furniture tip-overs or defective ladders.
• Cancer or organ damage linked to toxic drugs and chemicals.
• Traumatic brain injuries from defective helmets or airbags.
• Respiratory illnesses from mold-contaminated products.
• Death, giving rise to wrongful death lawsuits.

These injuries may result in extensive medical expenses, long-term care, and emotional trauma.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Several parties may be responsible for a defective product:

• The manufacturer (designers, factories, parent companies).
• Distributors and wholesalers that brought the product to market.
• Retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others.
• Third-party contractors, such as companies that performed unsafe repairs or maintenance.

Product liability law recognizes that multiple parties may share responsibility, ensuring victims are not left without a remedy.

Florida, New York, and New Jersey Product Liability Cases

Our office has handled product liability claims in multiple states, including Florida, New York, and New Jersey. While product liability laws vary slightly by jurisdiction, all three states recognize strict liability in many product defect cases. Victims should be mindful of statutes of limitation, which often require claims to be filed within two to three years, depending on the state.

National Product Liability Cases

Many product liability claims are not limited to one state. Mass torts and multidistrict litigation (MDL) often consolidate cases nationwide. Examples include the Takata airbag litigation, the Zantac lawsuits, and the ongoing CPAP recall litigation. Victims across the country can participate in these cases, often joining others who were harmed by the same defective product.

Compensation in Product Liability Lawsuits

Victims of defective products may be entitled to compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses.
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress.
• Property damage.
• Wrongful death damages, including funeral costs and loss of financial support.

The value of each case depends on factors such as the severity of injuries, whether the defect was widespread, and whether the product was recalled.

Why Product Liability Cases Are Complex

Product liability claims often involve multinational corporations with large legal teams. Cases may require expert testimony, technical analysis, and careful review of design documents, manufacturing records, and consumer complaints.

Companies often deny responsibility, blaming misuse, consumer error, or third-party sellers. Victims may benefit from having a legal team that understands how to counter these defenses and pursue claims in both state and federal courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a product liability lawsuit?
Most states have statutes of limitations of two to three years, though deadlines vary.

Do I need to have the product that injured me?
Keeping the product can help your case, but claims may still proceed without it, depending on the circumstances.

What if I bought the product on Amazon?
You may still have a claim. Courts have increasingly held Amazon and other online retailers accountable when defective products sold on their platforms cause injuries.

Are recalls necessary for a lawsuit?
No. Even if a product was never recalled, victims may still file claims if it caused injury.

What does it cost to hire a product liability lawyer?
Most product liability cases are handled on contingency, meaning there are no fees or costs unless there is a recovery.

Contact Product Liability Lawyers

If you or a loved one was injured by a defective product anywhere in the United States, you may want to explore your legal options. Call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 or use our free live chat today to schedule a consultation.