Product Liability

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Fighting for Victims of Defective and Dangerous Products in St. Louis

You and your family likely use dozens of products over the course of each day. Each of those products has the potential to have a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or other issue that places your health or safety at risk.

At The Hayden Law Firm, we believe corporations should be held accountable when unleash defective or dangerous products on consumers. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective product, you can rely on us to protect your rights and aggressively pursue the financial compensation you deserve for your medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.

Product Liability Cases We Handle in Missouri and Illinois

Nearly any product can result in a product liability claim, but the most common defective products cases we handle involve:

  • Contaminated food
  • Defective children’s products such as toys and child safety seats
  • Defective consumer products such as appliances, electronic devices, computers, cleaning products, e-cigarettes, power tools, yard equipment, and more.
  • Defective medical equipment such as implants, heart valves, prostheses, etc.
  • Dangerous prescription drugs such as birth control pills, blood pressure medication, opioid pain killers and anti-psychotics.
  • Defective vehicle parts such as brakes, tires, air bags, seat belts, fuel systems, steering components, etc.

Don’t see your product here? Don’t worry about it. If a product of any kind caused an injury that was preventable, you may be eligible for compensation for your losses.

Types of Product Liability Claims

Most product liability claims fall under one of three categories:

  • Breach of warranty: A breach of warranty claim asserts that the product caused an injury while being used as directed, therefore failing to meet the terms of its expressed or implied warranty.
  • Negligence: Companies have a duty of care to ensure their products are not hazardous to the public. A negligence claim can be brought against a company that knew –or should have known –their product represented a danger to consumers.
  • Strict liability: A strict liability claim does not require proof of negligence or breach of warranty; any party in the supply chain can be held accountable for the injuries and damages caused by a defective product that falls under strict liability statutes.

Don’t worry about determining what bucket your case falls into; that’s what we are here for

Let The Hayden Law Firm Help You Make Things Rights

You don’t have to bear the burden of your injuries or take on the insurance companies alone. Contact us for a free, no-risk consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.