Sacramento Product Liability Attorneys
Eason and Tambornini’s expert Sacramento product liability attorneys have handled countless cases. If you have been injured by a defective product or inadequate warning label or instructions, we can help.
Defective products pose many hazards to consumers and those in their vicinity during use or operation. Designers, manufacturers, and distributors can be liable for injuries if products lack sufficient instructions or warnings about potential dangers. Understanding these risks is crucial.
As your product liability attorney will explain, incorrectly manufactured and poorly designed products cause thousands of injuries and deaths in the United States every year. A defective product can be anything from a small power tool like a drill to a vehicle or agricultural equipment. Products with toxic chemicals that cause allergic reactions leading to health problems, injury, or other illnesses may also be considered a product liability.
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If a defective product has caused you harm and you need legal advice, please get in touch with Eason & Tambornini at (916) 438-1819. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation and guarantee complete confidentiality. If we take on your case, you will only be charged if we secure a win, ensuring you’re free.
Determining the Cause of the Injury
A seasoned product liability attorney knows that to win such a case in California, they must prove a product was defective when purchased. Further, they must demonstrate that the injury was directly related to the product defect. Often, expert witnesses are called upon for testimony. Hiring a knowledgeable product liability attorney dramatically increases your chances of successfully proving that your injuries directly resulted from the defect and receiving the fair compensation to which you are entitled.
Personal Injury from Defective and Dangerous Machinery
Industrial workers regularly encounter hazardous and defective machinery that can cause workplace accidents. Most of these accidents occur in warehouses, construction sites, manufacturing sites, and other areas where workers use heavy machinery daily. If you’re injured because of faulty or defective equipment, including forklifts, industrial presses, saws, blades, or landscaping tools, you may be able to file a product liability lawsuit.
Sometimes, workers’ compensation will remedy your situation, but even after receiving workers’ compensation, you may have the option of litigation against the manufacturers and distributors of defective products. When you hire one of our knowledgeable Sacramento product liability attorneys, we’ll help you prove a faulty piece of equipment caused your injury. We want you to receive the maximum settlement for your injuries.
Product Liability Cases Stemming from Defective Medical Products
Industrial products such as surgical instruments, artificial knee or hip implants, heart monitors, and pacemakers are examples of medical products that can be defective.
Additionally, both over-the-counter medicines and prescription meds can be defective and cause harm to those ingesting them. If manufactured or distributed incorrectly to consumers or sold without correct instructions for use, including potential side effects, these products can cause severe allergic reactions, toxic poisoning, and, in some cases, wrongful death.
Manufacturers are legally required to provide consumers and medical professionals with clear and complete warnings of the risks and dangers of using their products. Medical product manufacturers that fail to do this may violate state-mandated product liability laws and regulations.
Common Medical Products Involved in Product Liability Cases
While the list is certainly not limited to the following products, some of the most common types of medical products that show up in product liability cases include:
- Heart stents
- Heart valves and pacemakers
- Artificial hip, knee, and shoulder prostheses (used for joint replacement)
- Defibrillators
- Prescription medicines
- Hernia mesh
- Contraceptives
- Hospital supplies
- Diagnostic equipment
Sometimes, design flaws do not surface or occur after distribution and widespread patient use. When patients experience severe adverse effects from medical products, it’s often because of these design flaws. Our experienced Sacramento product liability lawyers have handled countless defective medical product cases. We understand the importance of holding medical companies accountable for the harm they cause patients and families.
Personal Injury from Defective Medicines and Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs, medicines, and treatments can pose significant personal injury risks and even wrongful death to patients and recipients. Over their many years in practice, our Sacramento personal injury attorneys have helped clients in the Sacramento region who are victims of defective medical drugs.
A few examples of widely known defectively designed or manufactured drugs include:
- Accutane
- Bextra
- Fenfluramine/phentermine (“Fen-Phen”)
- Yasmin/Yaz
- VIOXX
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.3 million emergency room visits are due to drug reactions from defective medicines, including pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs, and treatments.
One of the most recognized pharmaceutical product liability cases in recent years involved Purdue Pharma, which was accused of not properly disclosing the highly addictive properties of its signature drug, OxyContin. More than 60,000 victims were part of the class action suit.
FAQ: How can our Sacramento product liability attorneys help you file a medical liability lawsuit?
Suppose your medical professional, including a doctor or psychiatrist, determines that a drug or medical device caused your condition or injury. In that case, you should find a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. Our product liability lawyers have extensive experience with personal injury cases resulting from pharmaceutical and product liability lawsuits. They can help you from the beginning to the final successful resolution of your case.
Sacramento product liability attorneys who know the three types of product liability claims
A product liability attorney must prove that the product was defective to win a product liability case. While defective product cases can vary depending on the type of product and specific circumstances, in California, claims fall into three categories:
- Defective manufacturing: This is caused by a mistake during manufacturing, such as a malfunctioning or missing part.
- Defective design: While a product may work as designed, a flaw in its design causes it to malfunction or be inherently dangerous to use or operate. Often, defective designs trigger mass recalls of an item, such as a vehicle.
- Lack of appropriate warnings or instructions: If a product fails to come with a proper warning or correct operating instructions, and a person is injured because of the omission, the manufacturers and distributors can be held liable.
FAQ: Who can be liable for a defective product, and for how long?
A product liability attorney may pursue legal action against the product’s designers, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. In other words, there is potentially a case for liability at every level.
Regardless of who the suit is filed against, the defendant(s) may be held liable if the plaintiff proves the product is defective, even if it was unintentional or great care was used to prevent an accident or injury from happening.
California’s statute of limitations for defective products and inadequate warnings is usually established two years after the injury. While there may be exceptions that your product liability lawyer can explain, in most cases, a plaintiff must file a lawsuit within two years or lose their right to sue for product liability.
Determining Responsibility: The Case for Skilled Sacramento Product Liability Attorneys
Regarding product liability, details matter, and hiring an experienced product liability lawyer who understands the scrutiny needed for such cases is essential. In reality, anyone who has touched or had a part in the process from the design stage to the selling of the product may be at least partially liable. These parties could include:
- The original equipment manufacturer of the components or parts of the defective item
- The assembler of the products (if different than the manufacturer, which is familiar with electronic devices)
- The distributor or wholesaler who facilitated moving the item to the market
- Any sellers, including retail stores where a defective product was purchased
An injured party may only file a lawsuit once for the same injury. This is a critical reason for finding a skilled product liability lawyer with ample experience in defective product law.
Why Experienced Sacramento Product Liability Attorneys Make a Difference
Our experienced Sacramento product liability attorneys bring over three decades of experience in product liability lawsuits, including defective pharmaceuticals, injuries, and wrongful death.
If you have been injured or a loved one injured or killed by a defective product, our attorneys want to help you or your family receive the legal compensation you deserve.
Call Eason & Tambornini today at (916) 438-1819 to schedule a free consultation with one of our product liability attorneys. There is no obligation, and consultations are completely confidential. If we take your case, you will only pay a fee once you win.
