Product Liability Cases In Ohio
If you have been injured by a defective product, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to pursue the compensation you deserve. These cases typically involve large corporations and their lawyers. Their insurance company attorneys will also play a large role in the process. You want tough, savvy attorneys on your side.
At DWS Law - Dittmer, Wagoner & Steele, in Gahanna, we have more than 130 years of combined experience, which includes personal injury law. Your lawyer will be knowledgeable and skilled in and out of the courtroom. We are equally as good at resolving cases out of court as we are at taking them to trial. Most cases, however, settle without the need for a trial. Speak with us today to discuss your defective product claim in a free consultation.
The Damage That Defective Products Can Cause Is Serious
We take product liability cases involving:
- Defective auto parts
- Unsafe vehicle design
- Dangerous household products
- Defective consumer products
- Defective household appliances and electronics
These types of products can result in severe or fatal injuries to consumers. Some of the most frequent injuries from defective products include:
- Burns
- Electric shock injuries
- Lacerations
- Puncture wounds
- Impalement injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputation
- Toxic exposure
- Eye injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Choking and oxygen deprivation
Suffering these types of injuries is traumatic physically and emotionally. In addition to your physical injuries, you may experience anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. You may recover damages for these injuries just as you would for a physical injury.
What Is Product Liability?
This area of law holds negligent manufacturers, distributors and sellers responsible for injuries, wrongful deaths and property damage that result from a dangerous or defective product. The key areas of product liability lawsuits include:
- Defects that occur during the manufacturing process
- Products with a defective design
- Marketing that does not provide the requisite instructions or does not warn of the dangers of using the product
Working with experts in various fields, such as engineering and product design, we will investigate the cause of your injury. Then we will build a strong case for compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Let Us Explain How We Can Help You After An Injury Or Death
Please call us in Gahanna at 866-274-1842 or contact us online today. Your consultation to discuss your product liability claim is free.