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Product liability lawyer winning millions of dollars for victims seriously injured or died due to faulty products and defective drugs in California.
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If you or someone you know has been affected by defective drugs or faulty products in California, our law firm is here to assist. As a premier product liability law firm, we have a track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our team comprises seasoned attorneys who are committed to pursuing justice against negligent manufacturers and corporations.
We do more than just seek financial compensation; our California defective product liability lawyers fight for your rights and peace of mind. With RTM Law, your battle becomes ours.
Understanding California Product
Liability Cases
Product liability claims typically arise when someone is injured or harmed by a defective product. These can fall into several categories:
- Defective Design: The product’s design is inherently unsafe.
- Manufacturing Defect: The product differs from the manufacturer’s specifications, making it hazardous.
- Inadequate Warnings/Instructions: The product lacks the necessary warnings or instructions to ensure safe use.
- Marketing Defect: The product is marketed in a way that leads to injury.
California’s strict liability laws mean that manufacturers and sellers can be held accountable for injuries caused by their products, irrespective of negligence.
Product Liability vs. Strict Liability
Product Liability involves holding manufacturers or sellers responsible for distributing defective products. It encompasses negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty.
Strict Liability is a broader legal principle where a party is responsible for any damage caused by their actions or products, regardless of fault. In product liability cases, the injured party needs to demonstrate that the product was defective and caused harm.
Types of Product Defect Cases
Common examples of product liability cases in California include:
- Pharmaceuticals: Medications with adverse effects or misleading marketing.
- Automobiles: Issues like defective airbags or brake failures.
- Children’s Products: Toys with choking hazards or harmful materials.
- Medical Devices: Devices like hip replacements causing harm due to defects.
- Household Appliances: Appliances causing injuries like fires or electrocutions.
- Food Products: Cases involving food poisoning or undeclared allergens.
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Why Choose RTM Law for Your Defective Product Case?
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Potential Damages Related to Defective Product Claims
Economic Damages
These may include medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial losses.
Non-Economic Damages
These cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and similar impacts.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.
Common Injuries From Dangerous
Product Defects
Burns
These injuries are often associated with defective electrical appliances, electronics, or flammable materials in products like clothing or mattresses. Burns can also occur due to chemical products like cleaning agents or defective beauty products.
Choking
This is a common injury, especially in children, resulting from toys with small parts or products with detachable pieces that can easily be swallowed.
Lacerations and Cuts
Faulty machinery, tools with sharp edges, or any product with defective or unexpected breakage can lead to serious cuts or lacerations.
Broken Bones or Fractures
These injuries can result from defective sporting equipment, playground structures, or even furniture that collapses or fails to function as intended.
Poisoning
Exposure to toxic substances can occur in various ways, such as through defective pharmaceuticals, contaminated food products, or household items that contain harmful chemicals.
Electrocution or Electric Shock
Defective electronic devices, faulty wiring in appliances, or inadequately insulated electrical products can lead to electrocution injuries.
Brain Injuries
These can be caused by products like defective helmets, auto parts leading to accidents, or toys and products causing falls or impacts.
Asphyxiation or Suffocation
This can happen with products like defective baby sleepers, toys, or household items that pose a risk of suffocation.
Eye Injuries
Defective products that splinter, shatter, or emit harmful substances can cause serious eye injuries.
Hearing Loss
This can result from defective products that emit excessively loud noises, such as certain electronics or machinery.
Respiratory Problems
These issues can arise from inhaling toxic fumes from chemicals in household or industrial products.
Allergic Reactions
Caused by undisclosed allergens in food products or chemical reactions from skincare or beauty products.
Internal Organ Damage
This can be a result of defective medical devices or implants, or harmful pharmaceuticals.
Understanding the range of possible injuries is important for consumers to be aware of the potential risks associated with defective products.
If you or someone you know has experienced any of these injuries due to a product, it may be advisable to consult with a California defective product liability attorney to explore your options for compensation and justice.
Steps to Take Following Defective Product Injuries
If you’ve been injured by a defective product in California, it’s crucial to:
- Preserve the product as evidence.
- Photograph the scene and the product.
- Seek medical attention and document your injuries.
- Consult with a product liability attorney.
- File a product liability claimwhich can include economic and non-economic losses.
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California Defective Product Liability Attorney: FAQs
You may have a valid claim if you can demonstrate that the product was defective, you were using it as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner, and this defect directly caused your injury.
You can seek compensation for various damages including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages.
Yes, the statute of limitations for product liability claims in California is generally two years from the date of the injury, but there are exceptions, so it’s crucial to consult an attorney promptly.
Yes, you may still have a claim if your use of the product was a reasonably foreseeable misuse, but such cases can be more complex.
A product recall can serve as evidence of a defect in your claim, but it’s not necessary to have a recall in place to pursue a product liability lawsuit.
If a child’s toy causes injury due to a defect, it’s important to immediately stop using the toy, document the incident with photos, seek medical attention for the injury, and preserve the toy as evidence. Then, consult with a California defective product liability lawyer to understand your legal options.
Yes, if a family member, especially a minor or someone unable to file themselves, is injured by a defective product, you can file a claim on their behalf. This is common in cases involving children or individuals unable to represent themselves legally.
The California Lemon Law is a consumer protection statute that applies to defective vehicles. It allows consumers who have purchased or leased a new or used vehicle with a substantial defect covered under the manufacturer’s warranty to seek a refund, replacement, or compensation.
To qualify, the defect must substantially impair the vehicle’s safety, use, or value and persist after a reasonable number of repair attempts. The law requires manufacturers to honor these requests within specified timeframes, and consumers may be entitled to legal fees if they prevail in a Lemon Law case.
Yes, RTM Law is committed to assisting families like yours in pursuing product liability claims, especially for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and special needs. Our firm is dedicated to neurodiversity advocacy, understanding the unique challenges and circumstances that individuals with ASD face. We recognize that products which might be generally safe for the broader population can pose specific risks to those with ASD due to different interactions or sensitivities.
Our approach involves a deep understanding of the nuances related to ASD, ensuring that we consider every aspect of how a product’s defect might uniquely impact your child. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss your case in more detail and explore how we can support you in this process.
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We offer comprehensive legal representation, ensuring you get the compensation you deserve.
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