Riverside Product Liability Lawyers at Bisnar Chase are here to help and represent you and your product liability or product defect case. We put our trust and faith in buying toys, consumer goods, and other items for our children, friends, and loved ones.
Our team of highly skilled and experienced trial attorneys has won over $850 million for our clients and has established a 99% success rate over the last 46 years.
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Let Bisnar Chase represent you and win your case. If you have experienced an injury as the result of a defective product, contact our highly skilled personal injury attorneys. For immediate assistance call 951-530-3711, and you can receive a Free Case Evaluation and Consultation
Elements of a California Product Liability Case
1. Defective product: The plaintiff must prove that the product in question was defective when it left the manufacturer’s control. There are three types of defects:
Design defects: The product’s design is inherently dangerous or defective.
Manufacturing defects: The product was improperly manufactured, deviating from its intended design.
Warning defects (failure to warn): The product lacked adequate warnings or instructions about its potential dangers.
2. Causation: The plaintiff must establish that the defective product was the cause of their injuries or damages. This involves showing:
Cause-in-fact: The defect directly caused the harm.
Proximate cause: The harm was a foreseeable consequence of the defect.
3. Damages: The plaintiff must have suffered actual damages or injuries as a result of the defective product. These can include physical injuries, property damage, or economic losses.
4. Strict liability: In California, products liability cases are generally based on the theory of strict liability. This means that the plaintiff does not need to prove that the manufacturer was negligent, only that the product was defective and caused harm when used as intended.
How long does a product liability case take?
There is no set time limit on how long it will take, but if your lawyer is rushing to settle your case, then it’s probably not a good sign that he is looking out for your best interests. Some product defect cases can take a few months while other more complex ones may take a few years.
What is the average settlement of a product liability claim?
Your damages and injuries will determine the value of your personal injury claim. Many factors go into valuing your case and your legal team will review all of the supporting documentation to determine what you are entitled to for financial compensation. Your attorney should be able to give you a ballpark of what he thinks it’s worth.
Since these cases tend to be complex, a thorough investigation and review of the evidence is imperative to winning your case. Contact a Riverside product liability lawyer to discuss your case. Call 951-530-3711 for a free consultation.
You Should Be Able To Trust What You Buy
Whether it’s buying Christmas presents, birthdays gifts, grocery shopping or even back to school shopping, we never expect what we’re buying to cause us personal injury.
When large corporations or even small businesses sell a product that results in a consumers injury, sickness or death, they must accept responsibility and be held accountable to the fullest extent.
Especially when we are buying and using products for our children, friends, family and loved ones, we should not have to deal with a posionous reaction, explosion, burn, laceration, traumatic head injury or other serious or potentially fatal injury.
Holding Companies Accountable
Enormous corporations around the world, like large retailers, automakers, and sporting goods manufacturers, provide products and services we are supposed to count on for our safety and well-being.
When these safety guarantees are proven false at the expense of the consumer, large corporations need to be held accountable.
Bisnar Chase will go up against anyone who injures the public. Our Riverside product liability attorneys have taken on and won against the largest automakers, automotive part manufacturers, and other automobile industry giants and are ready to do so for you.
Widespread Defective Product Cases in the US
According to Time Magazine, this is a full list of the Top 10 Most Prominent and Scary Product Recalls in History:
- Infantino’s Baby Slings
- Toyota’s Faulty Pedals
- Cribs Recalled After Infant Death
- China’s Product-Safety Recalls
- One Bad Bump …
- Tires, Treads and Tragedy
- Slaughterhouse Snafu
- Creamy, Chunky or Contaminated?
- Tylenol Tragedies
- Merck’s Vioxx Nightmare
There have been several high-profile product liability cases in the United States over the years. Some of the most famous include:
1. Ford Pinto (1970s): Ford Motor Company faced lawsuits due to the Pinto’s fuel tank design, which made it vulnerable to fires and explosions in rear-end collisions.
2. Takata Airbags (2014-present): Takata Corporation’s defective airbags, which could explode and shoot metal shrapnel at passengers, led to massive recalls and multiple lawsuits.
3. Tobacco Litigation (1950s-present): Numerous lawsuits have been filed against tobacco companies for the health risks associated with smoking, including cancer and other diseases.
4. Dow Corning Breast Implants (1980s-1990s): Women who suffered from autoimmune disorders and other health issues sued Dow Corning, alleging that their silicone breast implants were responsible.
5. Bayer’s Roundup (2015-present): Bayer AG faced lawsuits alleging that its weedkiller, Roundup, containing glyphosate, caused cancer in users.
6. Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder (2010s-present): Johnson & Johnson faced lawsuits claiming that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene.
7. General Motors Ignition Switch (2014): GM recalled millions of vehicles due to faulty ignition switches that could shut off engines and disable power steering, brakes, and airbags.
8. Merck’s Vioxx (2004): Merck & Co. recalled its painkiller Vioxx after studies showed an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in users.
9. Toyota Unintended Acceleration (2009-2010): Toyota faced lawsuits and recalls due to reports of unintended acceleration in its vehicles, resulting in crashes and fatalities.
10. DePuy ASR Hip Implants (2010): Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics division recalled its ASR hip implants due to a high failure rate and metal debris release, leading to lawsuits.
These cases highlight the importance of product safety and the potential consequences for manufacturers when their products cause harm to consumers. Managing partner of Bisnar Chase, Brian Chase, went to law school after seeing the Ford Pinto fire cases. He knew early on that he wanted to represent people injured by defective and dangerous products.
Statute of Limitations in California for Product Defect Claims
In California, the statute of limitations is 2 years. Time is of the essence to file your case in time to avoid the statute of limitations expiring.
“Personal injury: two years from the injury. If the injury was not discovered right away, then it is 1 year from the date the injury was discovered.”
When taking a legal approach, understanding everything about your case—what to do and what not to do—shows the importance of having a skilled lawyer represent you and your case, making strategic decisions, and making an impact on the outcome of your case.
Make sure you get in contact with our team of lawyers as quickly as possible. consultation
No Win No Fee Lawyers
Bisnar Chase understands this is a very difficult time for you, mentally, physically, and financially. When you choose our firm to represent you and your case, we will cover and advance all costs throughout your case.
If we do not win your case, you do not pay anything, meaning everything we advanced and covered is complimentary on Bisnar Chase.
Keep in mind that this contingency guarantee is a great benefit for you, and we do have a 99% success rate, have won over $850 million for our clients, and have over 46 years of experience.
To find out if you have a claim, contact our Riverside Product Liability Attorneysfor a free case review. We will go over the case with you free of cost. If we represent you, there will be no fee unless we win.
Call us today at 951-530-3711. We will fight for you!
