Product liability is the area of law involving the responsibilities of manufacturers and distributors over the safety of their products. Product liability laws allow injured plaintiffs to recover compensation for the injuries and damages defective products cause. Civil laws help to hold manufacturers accountable for their actions and mistakes.
At The Janda Law Firm, our Las Vegas injury lawyers represent consumers during product liability lawsuits in Henderson, Nevada and throughout Clark County. If a defective or dangerous product injured you or a loved one, contact us for a free consultation. We may be able to help you bring a claim against the manufacturer or distributor.
Why Clients Trust The Janda Law Firm
- Our lead lawyer is also a neurologist, giving him unique insights into medical evidence and the true value of personal injuries.
- Our law firm saves clients a tremendous amount of time by quickly researching injury cases due to Attorney Paul Janda’s medical background.
- Our founding partner was the plaintiff’s expert in a $160 million verdict – the largest single-plaintiff judgment award in Nevada’s history.
- Our Henderson product liability attorneys represent clients on a contingency fee basis, with a payment arrangement that requires $0 in upfront fees.
When to Call a Product Liability Lawyer
It is important to protect your rights as an injured consumer in Nevada. The manufacturing company you are going up against will most likely have the money and resources to hire an aggressive legal team. Match their legal advocates with your own attorney for the best odds of securing fair compensation. Your lawyer can use proven legal strategies to argue your claim to damages and pursue maximum financial recovery on your behalf. While you concentrate on recovering, your product liability lawyer will take care of the legal side of things.
What Is a Product Liability Claim?
Manufacturing companies debut defective and dangerous items every day. Negligent companies may not notice defects, while others intentionally conceal known hazards to save money. Even if a manufacturing company does everything correctly, if one of its products contains a defect and injures a consumer, it will be liable for damages under strict product liability laws. Consumers can bring product liability claims based on any type of defective or dangerously designed product.
- Motor vehicle parts
- Children’s toys
- Clothing
- Household appliances
- Cleaning products
- Grooming products
- Medical devices
- Medications
- Electrical devices
- Industrial equipment
- Heavy machinery
Most product liability claims involve one of three types of defects. The first is a design flaw, in which the product has an inherently unsafe design even if manufactured correctly. The second is a manufacturing error, or a mistake made during the product’s creation or assembly that makes it unreasonably dangerous. The third is a marketing defect, or an issue with the item’s packaging or advertising that could harm consumers. If the product that injured you contains one of these defects, you may have grounds for a strict product liability claim.
Schedule a Free Product Liability Case Consultation in Henderson, NV
In Nevada, you have four years from the date of your accident or the date you discover your product-related injuries to file a product liability claim. If you fail to bring a claim within this timeframe, you may give up the right to file. A Henderson personal injury lawyer from The Janda Law Firm can help you meet your deadline and follow all the requirements for filing. Our lawyers can also help you achieve maximum possible compensation using aggressive legal strategies.
A successful lawsuit against a product manufacturer for a dangerous defect could end in compensation for your medical bills (past and future), lost wages, lost capacity to earn, disability or disfigurement costs, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, property damages, legal fees, and more. Ask a personal injury attorney about the potential value of your product liability claim today. Request a free consultation online or call us at (702) 758-8888.