Manufacturing defects. In such cases the injury was caused as a result of defect in the manufacture of the product. An example would be an automobile tire which was built with inadequate material causing the tread on the tire to separate from the tire resulting in loss of vehicle control with catastrophic injuries to the occupants.

Design defects. In these cases the injury was caused by a poor design (even though there may be no defect in the individual product itself). A common example would be a piece of industrial machinery which was built without proper safety or protection devices, and as a result a worker is injured while using the machine.

Failure to warn or "inadequate warning". These cases refer to injuries caused as a result of a product known to be potentially dangerous which was sold without a proper warning to the consumer. An example would be an over the counter drug sold without warning of the hazards of use with certain other drugs, or excessive consumption, or possible side effects from its use.

Manufacturers have a duty to bring safe products to the marketplace and when a product injures a person they are legally responsible for the damages that result. The following product catgories have been the subject of product liability lawsuits.

Automobile defects
Meat Grinders
Chemical solvents
Non-Flame Retardant Clothing
Compactors
Power Tools
Household appliances
Prescription Medications
Industrial machines
SUV Rollovers
Lawn mowers
Tire Defects

Many scientific principles are involved in product defects and liability claims. LAW OFFICES OF MATHYS & SCHNEID has built working relationships with nationally-recognized experts to determine the exact nature of the defect and to assist us in explaining these scientific principles to jurors. Utilizing these experts allows us to develop a successful litigation strategy to maximize your recovery.

One of the most important aspects of prosecuting a product liability case is to secure evidence as quickly as possible. Once we receive your call, we have our investigator on the scene, as quickly as possible, in order to gather and preserve evidence. It is very important to retain and preserve the product that caused your injury and all materials that were included with the product such as instruction manuals, warnings, packaging, etc.

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It is important if you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product you should immediately contact LAW OFFICES OF MATHYS & SCHNEID who can advise you of your rights and begin to aggressively work to maximize your monetary recovery. Insurance companies hire attorneys to defend the people or companies responsible for causing your injuries. You also need an attorney whose sole responsibility is to protect your interests.

For more information about product defect lawsuits in particular or any of our other practice areas, please contact us at (630) 428-4040 for a free office consultation, or fill out our free online consultation form.