Phoenix Product Liability Lawyers

Defective products can pose serious health and safety risks to consumers. At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our product liability attorneys represent clients in individual product liability lawsuits, mass actions, and class actions against manufacturers, sellers, distributors, and other entities who are responsible for unsafe products. Contact a Phoenix product liability attorney for a free consultation about a potential product liability case.

Why Choose A Product Liability Lawyer In Phoenix From Us?

• We have achieved record-setting case results for our clients.
• Our are a team of highly experienced Phoenix personal injury attorneys with a long track record of excellence. We have earned numerous awards and recognition for our services from the legal community.
• Our product liability lawyers in Phoenix operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not owe us anything in attorney’s fees unless we secure compensation for your case.

We Know How To Win Product Liability Cases

Product Liability Cases We Are Proud Of 

Lampe v. Continental General Tire – $55 MILLION

A $55.4 million verdict in a spinal cord injury case caused by a defective tire and tread separation.

Barber v. Mossy Ford – $22 MILLION

A $22 million settlement for the wrongful death of two victims when a right-rear tire tread separation caused their vehicle to lose control and roll over. ​

Beltran v. Boeing, et al. – $13 MILLION

 A $13.5 million settlement for victims sustaining catastrophic spinal injuries from aircraft gearbox failure

The Benefits of Hiring a Product Liability Lawyer to Represent You in Phoenix

If you have been harmed by a defective or dangerous product in Arizona, hiring a product liability lawyer to represent you can provide critical benefits.

The key advantages of hiring an attorney can include:

• Personalized legal advice, support, and guidance from years of experience and expertise in this practice area.
• The resources to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury and the defective product involved.
• The ability to identify the responsible party or parties (defendants), gather evidence, and hire subject-matter experts to support your claim.
• Aggressive negotiations with an insurance company and the ability to take your product liability case to trial, if necessary, to obtain full and just compensation.

Most importantly, hiring a lawyer can provide you with the peace of mind to focus on your recovery while your lawyer handles all of the legal aspects of your case for you.

What Is an Arizona Product Liability Lawsuit?

Manufacturers, sellers, and distributors are responsible for ensuring that the products that are sent to market are reasonably safe for consumer use. If a product is defective or dangerous and causes harm to someone, the manufacturer and others who helped bring the product to the consumer can be held accountable for the damages the product caused.

When the consumer is injured by a product, they may have the right to file a product liability lawsuit to recover compensation for their damages.

Product liability lawsuits are generally based on one of three legal theories:

1. Negligence. If a manufacturer has failed to meet its duty to deliver reasonably safe products to the market due to their careless action or inaction, it would be liable for the harm their negligence caused. In a negligence claim, you must prove that the manufacturer owed you a duty of care, that they breached their duty of care, and that their breach of duty was the cause of your injuries.
2. Strict Liability. This legal theory holds the manufacturer and those who helped bring the product to market liable for damages caused by a product that was unreasonably dangerous. In a strict liability case, you do not need to prove that anyone was negligent. Instead, you must prove that the product was unreasonably dangerous due to a defect, the unreasonably dangerous defect existed when the product left the control of the defendant, and that the unreasonably dangerous defect was the cause of your injuries.
3. Breach of Warranty. You may have a breach of warranty claim for a product that caused harm if you had a contract with the product’s seller. Under this theory, you can only hold the seller with whom you had the contract responsible. This theory limits your sources of compensation and is used far less than the theories of negligence and strict liability.

Our experienced Phoenix product liability lawyers possess the knowledge and skills to identify the best legal theory for your claim and to build your strongest case.

Types Of Product Liability Claims

A product liability claim is a type of civil case that can be filed by a victim who has suffered injuries, or other types of harm, as a result of using a defective or dangerous product. The claim aims to hold the manufacturers, producers and sellers of the product responsible for the harm it caused. The claims can also involve inadequate or insufficient warnings on products as well. A civil product liability case is a remedy for consumers to obtain financial compensation, referred to as damages, for the victim’s injuries and related losses.

Common types of defective products involved in product liability claims include:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Chemical exposure
• Bicycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Consumer products
• Cosmetics
• Infant and children’s products and toys
• Battery-powered E-cigarettes
• Electronics
• Household appliances
• Industrial equipment and machinery
• Medical equipment and devices
• Pharmaceuticals and Medications
• Food and beverage products

If you believe you have been injured by any type of defective or dangerous product in Phoenix, it is critical to consult with a product liability lawyer. An attorney from the legal team Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can evaluate your case and explore your legal options with you at no cost.

What Are The Three Common Types of Product Defects?

In product liability law, a consumer claim can generally arise from three types of product defects. The first is a design flaw, which is an inherent risk in the design of a product. Design flaws can make items dangerous by their nature, even if they are used for their intended purposes.

The second type of product defect is a manufacturing mistake. These defects can result from errors in production, such as assembly issues or the use of substandard materials to create the item. Unlike design defects, manufacturing defects may only affect certain units of a product, not all of them.

The third type of product defect is a marketing error. This refers to a manufacturer failing to provide adequate warning labels or instructions regarding the safe use of a potentially dangerous product.

What Types of Financial Compensation Are Available For A Phoenix Product Defect Injury?

Compensation Our Product Liability Attorneys Can Pursue

Our attorneys will build your strongest case to help you pursue maximum compensation for your damages. Damages you may be able to recover in a successful Phoenix product liability claim include economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are more objective since you usually have a receipt, invoice, or estimate for them. They include current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other financial losses or expenses incurred due to the defective product.

Non-economic damages compensate for the pain and suffering associated with injuries . They include pain, discomfort, suffering, disability, disfigurement, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses and costs incurred.

Economic and non-economic damages are compensatory, since they are intended to compensate an injury victim for their damages. Punitive damages are intended not to compensate the injury victim, but to punish the wrongdoer and to deter similar future conduct. Punitive damages are rarely awarded in Arizona.

However, if you can prove by clear and convincing evidence that a defendant’s conduct was egregious or outrageous, punitive damages may be appropriate. Arizona Revised Statute §12-689 specifically addresses when punitive damages may be awarded in product liability cases.

To be eligible for punitive damages in a product liability claim, you would need to prove that the manufacturer or supplier:

• Continued to sell the product after being ordered by the government to remove it from the market.
• Withheld or misrepresented information to a government agency to obtain or maintain approval of the product.
• Made illegal payments to a government agency employee to secure or maintain approval of the product.
• Knowingly violated reporting laws regarding the product’s risk of harm.

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our Phoenix product liability lawyers pursue all types of available damages to help maximize your recovery.

How Our Product Liability Lawyers Can Help

Our Phoenix product liability lawyers carefully investigate the accident or injury that caused your damages to help identify all possible causes. Our extensive knowledge of product liability law enables us to determine and develop the best legal theory to pursue your product liability case, whether your claim is based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty.

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our Phoenix product liability lawyers will take action to uncover and collect the evidence to build your strongest case. We will help establish and accurately value your current and future economic and non-economic damages, often collaborating with economic, medical, and industry experts to support your claim.

Our product liability lawyers are excellent negotiators who will work to reach a fair resolution of your claim as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced trial lawyers will take your case to court to prove your claim and help you secure maximum compensation for your damages.

How to Prove a Product Liability Claim

The legal doctrine of strict product liability gives consumers the right to maintain a cause of action if a defective item causes injury, illness, property damage, or death, regardless of the manufacturing company’s intent or knowledge of the defect. In the wake of such a loss, a Phoenix wrongful death attorney can provide invaluable guidance as you navigate the legal process and seek justice for your loved one.

Under this legal theory, a consumer does not have to prove negligence to qualify for compensation for a defective product. Injured consumers in Arizona may also be able to base product liability claims on other legal doctrines, such as breach of warranty or negligence.

A breach of warranty means a product manufacturer or seller failed to fulfill a promise or guarantee regarding the quality or performance of a product. Negligence means that a defendant acted in a manner that fell below the acceptable standard of care.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for a Defective Product in Phoenix?

You do not have an unlimited amount of time to pursue a product liability claim in Phoenix. A law known as the statute of limitations will place a limitation on time limit that most product liability cases filed in the state.

In general, the clock on the statute of limitations starts counting down on the date of the accident. In cases of delayed injury or illness discovery, however, or if the consumer did not make a connection between the harm suffered and the defective product immediately, the start of the countdown may be deemed delayed until the date of reasonable discovery.

Certain circumstances could extend or shorten the length of time you have to file a product liability claim. It is important to discuss a potential case with an attorney as soon as possible to avoid missing your deadline. Attempting to file a claim after the statute of limitations has expired can result in the case being time-barred or not allowed to proceed.

How Much Does a Phoenix Product Liability Lawyer Charge?

The Phoenix product liability lawyers at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP will handle your claim on a contingency fee basis. We cover all costs associated with pursuing your claim upfront and you pay nothing until we have secured compensation on your behalf.

When we begin representing you, we will enter into a written agreement that details how we will work diligently to secure the compensation you deserve in exchange for receiving a percentage of the total compensation we recover as our attorneys’ fees. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.

Contingency fee agreements enable personal injury victims and their families to aggressively pursue justice and compensation by hiring an experienced attorney with a proven track record, without needing to go into debt or risk their current assets to do so.

Contact Us Today for a Free Product Liability Case Review in Phoenix

If you or a loved one was recently injured by a defective product in Phoenix or the surrounding areas, consult with a qualified product liability lawyer at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP about your rights. We will evaluate your case at no cost to explain your legal rights and options.

Our attorneys can help you pursue the financial compensation that you deserve for a defective or dangerous product. Contact us online or call (877) 800-1700 today for more information.