Lake Of The Ozarks Product Liability Attorney
When consumers purchase and use products, they have reasonable expectations that the products are safe. When unsafe products make their way to store shelves, into the cars we drive and into our homes, serious injuries and death can occur. If you or a family member has been injured by a defective product, our law firm can help.
Bergmanis Law Firm, L.L.C., handles all product liability claims on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our product liability injury lawyers are prepared to aggressively fight for your rights as an injured person. Call 573-317-4156 for a free consultation.
Understanding Different Kinds Of Product Defects
Learning about the different types of defects can help you understand the basis of your product liability lawsuit or claim. Here are the three main types:
- Design defects: These occur when a product is unsafe due to its design. Even if made correctly, the design itself is flawed. An example is a vehicle prone to rollovers because of its design.
- Manufacturing defects: These happen during production, resulting in a product that doesn’t match the intended design. For instance, correctly designed tires can have weak spots because of incorrect materials or processes.
- Marketing defects: Known as “failure to warn,” these involve missing safety instructions or warnings. An example is medication without warnings about side effects.
We handle cases involving all types of defects, and our goal is to help clients get justice for manufacturer negligence.
What To Do If You’re Injured By A Defective Product
If a dangerous product injures you or someone else, stop using it immediately and seek medical attention if necessary. Gather evidence that can help support your claim, such as:
- Photos and videos of the product, damages and injuries
- Documents related to the accident, such as police reports or medical records
- Witness statements
- Physical evidence, such as damaged products or clothing
Then, contact a product liability attorney who can guide you through the next steps. Note that you may only have five years from the date of the incident to successfully file a claim. That said, it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Skilled Attorneys Protecting Your Rights In Product Liability Cases
We have successfully handled numerous defective product cases. Whether you were injured in a car accident due to an auto defect or sustained an illness due to a food recall, we can confidently handle your claim.
Our attorneys have obtained favorable settlements and verdicts in product liability lawsuits against companies that include:
- GM
- Ford
- Isuzu
- Yamaha
- McDonnell Douglas
- Gulf Stream
- Work Horse
At Bergmanis Law Firm, L.L.C., every defective product attorney is dedicated to achieving justice and fair compensation for our clients, which you can see from the results we deliver.
Legal Support For All Kinds Of Dangerous Product Claims
Our experienced attorneys handle various dangerous product claims. We have the skill, knowledge and tenacity to hold manufacturers accountable, including:
- Auto manufacturers: Manufacturing or design defects can lead to serious accidents or injuries. We handle claims involving defective automobile components such as seat backs, seat belts, gas tanks, air bags and tires.
- Car seat manufacturers: Defective child car seats that don’t meet safety standards can pose extreme risks to young passengers. We’ve worked on cases where these seats failed to keep children safe.
- Household product manufacturers: We handle injuries involving products consumers use at home and in their yards, including power saws, shop saws and weed trimmers.
- Work equipment manufacturers: We handle on-the-job injuries caused by defective work tools or machinery, representing clients with workers’ compensation claims as well as third-party claims.
When you choose to work with us, you get a product liability attorney dedicated to securing fair compensation on your behalf. In addition to serious injury cases, our team can handle wrongful death claims.
Discuss Your Case With A Dedicated Product Liability Attorney
If you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous or defective product, schedule your free initial consultation at Bergmanis Law Firm, L.L.C. You can call us locally at 573-317-4156. You may also contact us online. We offer evening and weekend consultations by appointment.
