Kansas City Product Liability Lawyers
Fight for Your Consumer Right to Safe Products
You expect everything you buy to be safe to use. So, when you receive serious injuries because a product malfunctions, it’s understandable to be mad and confused.
Our product liability attorneys in Kansas City are here to hold negligent companies and manufacturers accountable for injuring you. No one should have to think twice before using a product they bought with their hard-earned money.
Contact DM Injury Law today if you or a loved one has been hurt by a toy, car, medical device, or any other product. We offer free consultations and operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win.
Call (816) 888-7500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Common Occurrences of Defective Products
At DM Injury Law, we’ve represented clients whose injuries have resulted from defective products in a wide range of situations, including:
- Automotive defects (including airbags, car seats, tires, and more)
- Boating defects
- Airline crashes
- Unsafe baby furniture
- Children’s toys
- Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- Industrial equipment defects
- Construction equipment
- And more
Call our Kansas City product liability lawyers and tell us about your situation. We have a support staff full of investigators, medical record specialists, and case managers who are here to provide you with help throughout the process of your case.
What Has to Be Proven in Product Liability Claims?
There are a few different ways we can prove negligence and product liability in these types of cases of personal injury cases.
- Design Failure: A product can be inherently dangerous or defective if its design is flawed from the outset. Even if the product is manufactured perfectly, a design that poses unnecessary risks to users can lead to accidents or injuries.
- Manufacturing Error: This occurs when a mistake is made during the production process, causing a product to deviate from its intended design. A manufacturing defect might affect a single batch or specific units of a product, making them unsafe.
- Inadequate Warnings: A product may be considered defective if it does not include proper instructions or warnings about potential risks or hazards. If consumers are not adequately informed of dangers they cannot reasonably foresee, such as choking hazards in children’s toys, the manufacturer could be liable for injuries.
Product liability claims often involve one of these theories:
- Strict Liability: Strict liability holds manufacturers and sellers responsible for defective products that cause injury, regardless of whether they exercised care. The injured party only needs to prove the defect and resulting harm, not negligence.
- Negligence: In negligence claims, the injured party must show that the manufacturer or seller failed to act with reasonable care in making or selling the product and that this breach caused their injury.
With so many ways that product liability can occur, the law seeks to hold all that contributed to your injury accountable, from the designer of the device all the way to the retailer.
Speak to our Kansas City defective product lawyers today to set up a free consultation.
Who Can Be Held Liable for My Defective Product?
Depending on the unique circumstances of your product liability lawsuit or claim, you may be able to receive compensation from the following parties:
- Product Designers: Designers are responsible for any design flaws that make the product inherently unsafe.
- Manufacturers: The manufacturing company is liable for defects or errors that occur during the manufacturing process.
- Distributors: They can be held accountable if they sell or distribute a defective product, even if they were not involved in its creation.
- Retailers: Stores are responsible for selling defective products to consumers, even if they are not aware of the defect.
- Suppliers: Any party providing materials or components that contribute to the defective nature of the product.
Call (816) 888-7500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
What Should I Do After I’m Injured from a Defective Product?
To increase the likelihood of receiving financial compensation after being injured by a defective product, follow these steps:
- Seek Medical Attention: Get immediate medical care to address your injuries and ensure they are properly documented.
- Document the Scene: Take photos or videos of the defective product, the accident site (if it is safe to do so), and any visible injuries to preserve evidence.
- Gather Information: Collect contact details of witnesses and keep the product, packaging, and receipts as evidence.
- Keep Detailed Records: Maintain records of medical treatments, expenses, and communications related to the defective product and your injuries.
- Call an Attorney: Contact a Kansas City product liability attorney to assess your case and guide you through the legal process for compensation.
How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim in Missouri and Kansas?
- Missouri: The statute of limitations for defective products is 5 years in Missouri.
- Kansas: The statute of limitations for defective products is 2 years in Kansas.
With a Kansas City defective product attorney from DM Injury Law on your side, you can be confident that we are committed to helping you recover when a product has unexpectedly caused you harm. We strive to hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions and will stop at nothing when seeking the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. You don’t have to pay us unless we win your case.
Call (816) 888-7500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged based on its own merits.
