Mercer County NJ Product Liability Attorneys

Personal Injury Lawyers with Offices in Hamilton and Pennington, NJ

When manufacturers introduce unsafe products into the marketplace, innocent consumers can suffer serious, life-changing injuries and even wrongful death. You don’t deserve to be injured because a product designer or manufacturer cut corners in order to save a little bit of money. Product liability is the idea that manufacturers, designs, distributors, and others in the supply chain can be held accountable for the injuries caused by dangerous and defective products. There are three types of causes for product liability claims, including injuries caused by design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, it is important to consult with an experienced product liability attorney so you can be compensated for your injuries.

At Cohen & Riechelson, we handle product liability claims for clients across New Jersey. Our lawyers are experienced litigators who know how to obtain maximum compensation for victims of unsafe products, including products with manufacturing defects, design defects, or inadequate safety warnings. We are highly respected for our ability to win in the courtroom, which gives us a huge advantage when it comes to negotiating a favorable settlement on behalf of our clients.

Contact us online or by telephone at (609) 528-2596 to arrange a consultation with an experienced NJ product liability attorney.

Have You Been Injured by a Defective Product in New Jersey?

Our lawyers understand the damage that unsafe products often inflict. We can help you pursue full and fair compensation for any losses you’ve suffered. We handle a broad range of product liability claims, including those involving defective:

• Drugs
• Medical devices
• Consumer products
• Appliances
• Power tools
• Toys
• Vehicles
• Auto parts

It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before accepting an offer from an insurance company. The insurance company will likely offer you far less than your case is worth. In many cases, they will try to blame you for your injuries. They might also try to argue that you are exacerbating your injuries or that your injuries are from a preexisting condition. At CR, we have a wealth of knowledge needed to bolster your claim and move it through the legal system quickly and efficiently. We also have access to an array of experts who can potentially testify on your behalf.

New Jersey Product Liability Act Safeguarding Consumer Rights

The New Jersey Product Liability Act, or New Jersey Statutes Annotated 2A:58C-1 et seq., is the governing law for product liability claims in the State. This Act ensures that the products being made for consumers living in New Jersey are closely scrutinized, allowing manufacturers and other responsible parties to be held liable for inherent flaws in the design, manufacturing, warnings, instructions, or other aspects of defective and dangerous products.

Product Liability Theories Explained

The three main theories under which a claim for product liability can be brought in the State of New Jersey are design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing/failure to warn defects.

Design Defects

Under the design defect cause of action, a plaintiff must prove that the product caused a risk to the consumer that outweighed the benefit it could have caused to the consumer; or that the product could have been designed alternatively that would mitigate or eliminate the risk posed by the product.

Manufacturing Defects

Under the manufacturing defect cause of action, the plaintiff must prove that the manufacturer made the product in such a way that did not conform to other identical products they made or that the making of the product did not conform to the products specific design specifications. They must also prove that this deviation from the standard caused the injury that plaintiff has suffered or is suffering from.

Failure to Warn

The last theory of product liability is the failure to warn cause of action. Under this theory, the plaintiff must prove that the manufacturer knew about some dangerous or hazardous aspect of what they made for consumers and that they failed to warn consumers about this danger. It can also include inadequate instructions that make the product unsafe for use.

Identifying Potentially Liable Parties in Product Liability Cases

In a product liability case, the manufacturer is not the only party that can be held responsible. The manufacturer creates the product, but the product is first designed, and then the manufacturer sells the product to a wholesaler, or distributor. The distributor then may sell the product to a retailer. At the end of this chain of custody for the product is the consumer. The consumer buys the product from the retailer. Importers and installers can also be held liable.

For example, if a car has a defective airbag, the car manufacturer can potentially be held liable. A wholesaler that distributes contaminated food to grocery stores may be liable for any damages caused by the food they are distributing. Moreover, a retailer that sells a defective toy to a child may be liable for any injuries caused by the toy to the child.

If a company assembles bicycles from parts and sells them to the public, they may be held liable if the assembly of the bicycles is defective and causes injury. An importer who imports appliances from another country can also be held liable if those products are unsafe and injure someone.

When you have been injured and are seeking to sue those liable for providing a defective product to you as the innocent consumer in New Jersey, you can rely on our attorneys to investigate and do everything it takes to get the job done.

Recoverable Damages for Victims Injured by Defective Products

All medical bills and expenses are recoverable in a products liability case. Also, pain and suffering, loss in quality of life, loss of income due to being unable to work, loss of future income, future medical bills and expenses, loss in the quality of life for you, and loss of companionship or consortium for those close to you. These are all damages that can be recovered with help from a seasoned product liability attorney.

Our attorneys at Cohen & Riechelson are highly experienced in litigating product liability cases and can prove invaluable when you have suffered injuries from a defective product in New Jersey. We have negotiated many settlements before, have successfully taken cases to trial, and most importantly, we seek to understand your needs and solve whatever issues you have throughout the legal process. Our team of attorneys is empathetic to your case, fully investigating your injuries and where you currently stand as a result of the injury. We then gather and assemble all of the evidence to ensure you receive full compensation from those responsible.

Evidence Supporting a Product Liability Claim

After suffering an injury from a defective product, there are certain steps an injured victim can take to preserve any and all potential evidence that could help their case in court. For example, all medical records and medical bills should be kept if those records and bills came from treating the injury caused by the defective product. Another measure that should be taken is keeping the defective product itself. This can help to show that the product was defective in its design, its manufacturing, or the product did not have the proper warning label. Additionally, expert testimony regarding the manufacturing or design of the product is an essential tactic when litigating these specific cases. The expert can offer their expert opinion on exactly how the product was defective, including flaws in the way it was designed, manufacturing defects, and insufficient warnings that led to the product’s defective nature.

Contact our Hamilton NJ Defective Product Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Many product manufacturers are armed with expensive teams of lawyers whose mission seems to be to contest product liability claims. You need an experienced product liability lawyer to combat lawyers who are being paid to protect the makers of faulty products.

At Cohen & Riechelson, we aren’t afraid to take on the tough cases. We will not back down from a fight inside or outside the courtroom. If you or someone close to you suffered an injury caused by an unsafe or defective product, we are here to help you pursue compensation for your losses. Contact us online or by telephone to arrange a consultation with a knowledgeable New Jersey product liability attorney.