New York City Product Liability Lawyers: Keeping New York Consumers Safe

As a consumer, it is reasonable to assume that the products you purchase and use in the marketplace are safe. But sometimes, these products are actually dangerous or defective and can cause significant injuries and loss.

At Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, in New York City, our product liability lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience advocating for consumers throughout New York. We can advocate for your right to recover compensation for your accident injuries.

Who Can Bring A Claim For Product Liability?

Product liability cases are brought against manufacturers and distributors whose defective products cause injuries to consumers. Individuals who were using a product and sustained injuries may have a product liability claim. In addition, remote individuals and bystanders who were not actually using the product but were injured by the product while it was being used may also have a claim for damages.

A Responsibility To Consumers: Dangerous And Defective Products In The Marketplace

A claim in strict product liability holds a manufacturer or distributor liable for injuries to consumers if the defect is a substantial factor in producing the injury. A manufacturer can be liable regardless of their actual knowledge of the product’s condition. This is because the manufacturer is in a superior position to discover any design defect before the product leaves its possession. They have a responsibility to correct or alter the design before making the product available to the public. A product is considered defective if:

• It was improperly or poorly designed
• There was a mistake in the manufacturing process
• The manufacturer or distributor placed the product into the marketplace without adequate warnings

A defectively designed product is one that is unreasonably dangerous for its intended use at the time it leaves the seller’s hands. In addition, a supplier of a product who is aware, or reasonably should be aware, that the product is dangerous must also exercise reasonable care to inform consumers. In other words, manufacturers of products have a duty to warn consumers about uses that might be dangerous. A failure to provide these warnings can result in a claim for product liability. A manufacturer’s duty is not just to warn consumers but also to warn them appropriately.

What Are Common Types Of Product Liability Claims?

Our firm’s attorneys have represented injured consumers in a wide range of product liability claims. These include:

• Potentially dangerous instrumentalities, such as vehicles, power tools, heavy machinery and garden equipment

• Common items that are, or were, expected to be harmless, such as e-cigarettes and chargers, hair dryers, glass tea kettles, kitchen equipment and appliances, household items such as furniture and toys
• Prescription drugs, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators

As personal injury attorneys, we have represented consumers and construction workers who have been injured by dangerous or defective products at construction sites. As medical malpractice lawyers, we have also represented clients who have been injured by dangerous or defective medical devices or further injured by dangerous pharmaceutical products.

If you believe that you might have a product liability claim, our attorneys at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, can provide legal counsel and advice that is founded on an in-depth understanding of strict liability laws and decades of experience.

A Track Record Of Success With New York Product Liability Claims

Our product liability litigators have successfully achieved top dollar awards for our clients, including:

• $3,000,000 to a driver of an oil truck who sustained fatal burn injuries in a vehicular accident due to the manufacturer’s defect in the design of its product.
• $3,000,000 to a child who suffered disfiguring burn injuries upon being scalded when a glass kettle containing hot water suddenly cracked. Our expert determined that it was not manufactured with heat-resistant glass, which caused it to break.
• $700,000 to a man in his 30s who sustained second- and third-degree burns to his right leg with consequential scarring and cosmetic deformity caused by the combustion of a lithium-ion battery in his pants pocket used to power an e-cigarette.

When it comes to case preparation, our lawyers at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, are thorough. Even the most minute details require thorough consideration and investigation. The facts and evidence will directly impact the success of theories of liability.

Schedule A Free Consultation With A New York City Product Liability Lawyer

Our product liability lawyers at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP, offer free initial consultations. We can answer your questions, evaluate your claims and tell you more about how we can help you with your potential claims. To schedule your free appointment, reach out to us through our website form or call our attorneys at 212-962-1190.