Lenahan & Dempsey are Nationally Known Design Defect Lawyers
Design Defects, often known as Product Defects or Defective Products, generally fall under the larger area of the law known as Defective Products or Products Liability. Few law firms are as qualified to assist you with these cases that cause serious injury as Lenahan & Dempsey.
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Lenahan & Dempsey Knows How to Win Design Defect & Product Liability Cases
Design Defect/Product Liability cases are often highly complex, requiring years of legal practice, access to top expert witnesses, and more. At Lenahan & Dempsey, two of our lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers In America for their success in these cases. Managing Partner Attorney Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Christine Mayernick-Lezinski are listed in Best Lawyers in America in multiple practice areas, including Product Liability Law. They know what it takes to win your case.
Understanding Design Defect Cases
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says over 12 million Americans are hurt by defective consumer products each year. Many of these injuries are life-altering, and some result in death.
Many defective products are not designed properly, are not built with the proper materials, or are not updated over time to comply with known safety issues and more. Also, many products lack proper or updated warning labels or instructions on the safe use of these products.
When that happens, you or a family member can suffer serious injuries. At Lenahan & Dempsey, we can help you, call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation at 1.888.536.2328.
Common Examples of Design Defects
Some common examples of Design Defects include, but are by no means limited to:
- Products designed with inferior materials
- Inadequate Safety Features (an example would be a small toy a child can easily swallow)
- Products that are inherently unstable (for example – furniture that tips easily)
- Faulty Electronic Components (examples would be a product that overheats easily or does not have proper electrical safety features that can lead to fires)
Areas of the Law That Allow Us to Sue On Your Behalf
When it comes to Defective Product claims, there are generally three accepted legal theories that allow us to get you the money you deserve, although in certain cases there can be more.
The most common legal theories that allow us to fight for your rights include:
- Strict Liability – Under strict liability, a manufacturer can be held liable for a design defect if the product is found to be unreasonably dangerous. We do not need to prove negligence; we only need to demonstrate that the product was defective and caused harm.
- Negligence – We may also pursue a claim based on negligence. In this instance, we must prove the manufacturer failed to exercise reasonable care in the design of the product, which directly resulted in the injury.
- Breach of Warranty – If a product fails to meet the safety standards promised by the manufacturer, you may have grounds for a claim.
Call Us Immediately If You Were Injured By a Defective Product
We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. Call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
