Illinois Dangerous Products Attorneys
Defective products cases, also referred to as product liability cases, are extremely challenging. An attorney must be ready to conduct a thorough investigation in order to find out what exactly went wrong. Injuries caused by new products may be more straightforward than injuries caused by products that have been on the market for a long time, unless the older product has a history of causing similar injuries. An attorney must gather all necessary details to build a strong case and maximize compensation for the victim.
At the Southern Illinois law firm of Short & Smith, P.C., we bring decades of experience to defective product cases. We are committed to getting results for you.
What Type of Defective Product Caused the Accident?
Our lawyers handle cases involving defective products of all types, including:
- Defective auto products (defective tires, defective airbags)
- Defective ladders
- Defective power tools
- Defective household chemicals
- Defective children's toys
- Defective prescription medications
We also handle all cases involving defective workplace machinery. These are unique cases, because the victim is entitled to workers' compensation, but a personal injury claim may also allow the victim to recover additional compensation.
Determining Whether the Product Was Defective
In order for a product liability claim to be successful, we must be able to prove that there was some sort of manufacturing defect. Our investigation will start by finding out about how you were using the product. The defense will argue that the injury was caused by user error. We must be able to prove otherwise, unless the injury happened in the workplace. In those cases, workers' compensation may be available regardless.
Not all defects are in the product itself. Defective instructions and improper warnings are often at the heart of these cases. If you were using the product perfectly logically, and there were no warnings or instructions to tell you to do otherwise, you should get compensation.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
To discuss your case with our Wood River defective products attorneys, call us at 800-421-0960 or send us an e-mail.
All product liability cases are handled on a contingency basis. You do not have to pay any attorneys fees unless we get you the money you need.
