Riverside Product Liability & Defective Product Injury Attorneys
We rely on dozens of products to get us through every single day, from vehicles and home appliances to prescription medications and grocery items. Most of us take it for granted that these products are safe and unlikely to cause us harm—until there’s a news report of recalled lettuce or a car starting on fire.
The fact is that defective products are a very real risk, considering the amount of products that are released every single year.
If you or someone you love has been injured by an unsafe or defective product, you could be entitled to compensation.
Knez Law Group, LLP is located at 3890 Tenth St Riverside, CA 92501 and is located near Market St & Tenth St just a half mile away from the Mission Inn (open in Google Maps). We’ve been serving Southern California for over 30 years and can help you pursue the maximum available compensation for defective products that have caused significant damages or injuries. Call us now at 951-742-7681 to schedule a FREE consultation with an attorney or submit a contact form an will contact you right away.
How Common Are Defective and Unsafe Products?
Defective products are far more common than you may expect. For every defective or unsafe product that reaches the headlines, dozens more simply disappear from shelves without any further explanation. There are hundreds of recalls each year among vehicle manufacturers, and those are the types of safety issues that could potentially lead to collisions.
In recent years, recalls have ramped up in intensity. As companies strive to meet the demand for new and improved products, they may be pressured by executives and shareholders to rush safety testing and bring items to market as quickly as possible. In total, over one billion total units are pulled from shelves every single year.
You should expect recalls to continue to increase. In response to safety issues becoming more severe in recent years, the government has intensified its focus on oversight and regulations.
Common Categories of Defective Products
When you look at injury reports and recalls, the same categories tend to come up time and time again. Common types of defective products include:
- Food
- Prescription medications
- Vehicles and vehicle components
- Appliances
- Medical equipment
- Children’s products
How Defective Products Can Affect Your Life
Looking at the list of common defective products, it’s easy to see that injuries are a serious danger. Unsafe food can lead to digestive issues or even death in vulnerable populations, and hazardous prescription medications can lead to fatal side effects. When a major vehicle component fails, the driver may lose control of the vehicle. In extreme cases, cars have been known to spontaneously explode. We rely on home appliances for cooking, cleaning, maintaining a safe temperature, and more—when they are unsafe, consumers are forced to take unnecessary risks every single day.
Finally, it’s extremely alarming that children’s products are so commonly found among incident reports and recall lists. When consumers trust a brand with their child’s safety, they should not have to worry about their child choking or their car seat failing.
Proving Your Case and Fighting for Compensation
If you’ve been injured by a negligent product, you could be entitled to compensation. Before you get to that point, you’ll need to prove that your injuries were caused by the product. Furthermore, you must show that the product’s manufacturer is liable for your injuries.
This can be a major challenge for consumers. As you may expect, manufacturers spend a lot of money protecting themselves from the legal fallout of their actions. Every personal injury claim they pay out cuts into their profits, and they know that a regular consumer is unlikely to persist long enough to get fair compensation. If you have a successful product liability claim, you may receive compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Medical equipment
- Lost wages and lost future earning opportunities
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
Your next steps: saving the defective product if possible and speaking to a product liability attorney. When you report an incident to a manufacturer, it’s common for them to ask you to send it back “for research and quality control purposes.” Keep the item—it’s a crucial piece of evidence.
Benefits of Working With Knez Law Group, LLP
When you’ve been injured by an unsafe product, choosing the right legal team for your product liability claim is crucial. The manufacturer liable for your injuries has spent a lot of money to figure out how to maximize their profits, and that means dodging valid claims about their products’ safety. We know what it takes to hold large companies accountable and how to demand the compensation you deserve.
You can rely on our team to handle every step of your claim. From investigating your injuries and the defective product to negotiating with the liable party, we’ll fight for your best interests while you recover.
Reach Out Today to Meet With Our Experienced Product Liability Attorneys
Ready to set up your free consultation and start your case? Contact our team of seasoned and sought-after California product liability lawyers at Knez Law Group today. You can call us at 951-742-7681 or send us a message online to have a team member reach out to you.