Product Liability

When You Get Hurt by a Dangerous or Defective Product, You Have Legal Options

When you buy a product—whether it is a car, a household appliance, a power tool, or even a food item—you expect it to work as advertised and not put your safety at risk. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Defective products cause thousands of injuries each year, and many of those injuries could have been prevented with better design, testing, or warnings.

At Need Justice Now, APC, our defective product attorneys in Los Angeles represent people who were injured by dangerous or defective consumer goods. These cases may involve single-use items, heavy machinery, or something as common as a child’s toy. If you were hurt because a product failed, was poorly designed, or lacked adequate instructions, you may have the right to seek compensation.

Call 888-998-4000 to talk to a Los Angeles product liability lawyer about your case.

What Makes a Product “Defective” Under California Law?

California recognizes three primary types of product defects. Your claim may fall under one or more of the following categories:

• Design Defect: The product was inherently unsafe due to the way it was created. Even if made properly, it posed an unnecessary risk to users.
• Manufacturing Defect: The product was designed correctly, but something went wrong during production, assembly, or shipping.
• Failure to Warn: The product did not include adequate instructions, labels, or warnings to alert users to non-obvious risks.

For example, a power tool without a proper safety guard, a medication without side effect warnings, or a batch of food contaminated during processing could all give rise to a valid product liability claim.

Our team will help you determine whether a design, manufacturing, or labeling failure contributed to your injury.

Common Products That Lead to Injury Claims

We handle product liability claims involving a wide range of items and industries. Some of the most common include:

• Automotive parts and recalled vehicles
• Home appliances and electronics
• Children’s toys and baby gear
• Construction tools and industrial equipment
• Prescription drugs and medical devices
• E-cigarettes and lithium-ion batteries
• Contaminated food or beverages

These products may seem unrelated, but they share one key element: they failed to perform safely when used as intended. If that happened to you or a loved one, we are here to help you move forward.

Each product liability case involves its own set of facts, technical records, and expert input. We approach every claim with careful planning and the resources needed to take on large companies and manufacturers.

Who May Be Responsible for a Defective Product?

You may not know exactly who caused the problem, and that is okay. Our attorneys will investigate the supply chain to determine who may be held liable. Responsible parties could include:

• The original designer of the product
• The manufacturer or factory
• A third-party assembler or distributor
• A retailer who modified or mishandled the product
• A company that imported goods without adequate safety checks

You do not need to choose just one. Under California law, multiple parties may share liability. Our team knows how to identify every available source of recovery and build a case that puts your interests first.

What to Do If You Were Injured by a Defective Product

Taking the right steps early can help protect your health and your legal options. If you believe a defective product caused your injury:

• Seek medical attention right away
• Save the product if possible, and store it in a safe place
• Keep receipts, packaging, and instruction manuals
• Take photos of your injuries and where the incident occurred
• Do not throw anything away, including broken parts
• Contact a product liability lawyer in Los Angeles as soon as possible

If your injury was serious, we may also consult with life care planners or economists to assess long-term damages.

You do not have to go through this alone. Our team will take the lead in documenting the defect, preserving evidence, and dealing with insurance or corporate defense attorneys on your behalf.

Why It Is Important to Act Early in Product Liability Cases

Unlike standard injury claims, product liability cases often involve large companies with legal teams already in place. They may deny responsibility, offer quick settlements, or request the product back before you know what you are entitled to. If too much time passes, key evidence can be lost or destroyed.

We act quickly to document the condition of the product, consult industry experts, and notify the responsible parties that we are involved. Our goal is to build your case while you focus on recovery.

Speak With a Los Angeles Product Liability Lawyer Today

If you were injured by a dangerous or defective product, the company responsible should be held accountable. At Need Justice Now, APC, we take on corporations, manufacturers, and insurers who try to avoid responsibility for the harm their products cause. You have the right to answers, and we are ready to help.

Call 888-998-4000 to schedule your free consultation with a Los Angeles product liability lawyer. You pay nothing unless we win compensation on your behalf.