Western New York Product Liability Attorneys

Product liability is a field of personal injury law that primarily focuses on defective and dangerous products. Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh represent consumers in the Western New York area who have been injured by a product. Our personal injury lawyers help clients file claims against manufacturers or corporations who produced or sold unsafe products. Here, the term “product” encompasses an extensive array of devices and consumable goods that includes:

• Medical devices
• Drugs and medicine
• Tools and machinery
• Tobacco and food
• Toxic substances and chemicals, such as mold, asbestos, and pesticides
• Firearms
• Automobiles, as well as other motor vehicles, such as motorcycles and trucks
• Household appliances and products
• Automobile accessories like air bags, seat belts, child car seats and tires
• Recreational equipment and toys
• Apparel and clothing

Product liability law holds manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and vendors accountable for defective and dangerous products. If these companies create unsafe products or fail to properly warn consumers of risks through marketing and labeling, they can be held liable for damages.

How Our Product Liability Lawyers of Western New York Can Help You

As with other personal injury cases, a plaintiff must show that the product or device caused injury and the resulting monetary damages. In addition, a plaintiff will have to prove that:

• The product is defective, making it unreasonably hazardous; and the product is in the same condition as when purchased.
• You or your loved one used the product for its intended purpose.
• You or your loved one suffered injury while using the product, and demonstrate damages resulting from its use.

The experienced product liability lawyers at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh will work with you to demand compensation from the manufacturer, designer, packaging company, retailer, wholesaler and anyone else involved in the chain of production and distribution.

Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers for Free Legal Advice

Pursuing a defective product claim can be a lengthy and labor intensive process, especially when the responsible party is a large corporation with deep pockets and lots of legal muscle to refute the allegations. You need to hire personal injury lawyers who have substantial experience in product liability litigation, like the team at Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh. A successful product liability lawsuit will require experts to help prove your case, such as industrial engineers, product safety specialists, medical professionals and possibly other experts.

Our Western New York products liability attorneys can help you through this difficult time. We know how to deal with companies that try to avoid taking responsibility for, or compensating, the victims of their defective or dangerous product; and we negotiate to get you the maximum financial settlement possible. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.