Burbank Defective Products Lawyer

Consumer products are an integral part of our everyday lives, helping us do everything from cooking dinner to cleaning our clothes and keeping our families safe and healthy. However, these products do not come without risks, and a defective product can cause serious harm, ranging from injury and illness to death. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries because of a dangerous product, do not wait to take legal action.

An experienced Burbank defective products lawyer at Block LLP could help fight for what you are owed. Our injury attorneys could assess the facts of your case and help you understand your compensation options.

California Law Pertaining to Defective Products

As per California Civil Code § 1714(a), California is a strict liability state as it pertains to injuries caused by defective products. What this means is that if a defective product causes an injury, its manufacturer is responsible for paying the victim, even if they were not negligent.

Additionally, under California Commercial Code § 2314, manufacturers who make warranties about their products can be held liable for injuries that arise when their products fail to meet those warranties. An example of this is a car with defective airbags that do not deploy when promised. A Burbank attorney could advise on whether a particular defective product injury could be legally actionable under state law.

Negligence in Defective Products Cases

Although proving negligence is not required when a defective product has injured a consumer, California Civil Code § 1714(a) does hold a manufacturer liable for damages resulting from the negligent design, manufacturing, or marketing of a product.

Proving negligence can be a legally complex process, best approached with the advice of a seasoned lawyer. A Burbank defective products attorney could help investigate a defect to establish liability on the part of a manufacturer. A lawyer has the experience needed to argue the case in court, all the way through any necessary appeals. The best course of action will depend on the facts of a case, so it is ideal to involve an attorney as soon as possible to get the process started early.

Other Ways a Lawyer Could Help

Many defective product cases are settled out-of-court through negotiations with the insurance company. A lawyer could negotiate with the insurance representatives on their client’s behalf, ensuring their case is valued appropriately and nothing is conceded that could endanger the client’s case.

Insurance representatives have been here before and have timeworn tactics they use to reduce or negate liability, such as making lowball settlement offers. The product liability lawyers at Block LLP have dealt with these tactics before and could handle them on behalf of an injured party.

Contact a Burbank Defective Products Attorney Today

Being injured by a defective product is an unfortunate situation. So, too, is trying to face the legal process or the insurance company on your own. There are plenty of pitfalls to look out for, and a tenacious Burbank defective products lawyer can help you avoid them.

Call us at Block LLP today for a free consultation. We are prepared to fight for what you deserve.