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- Why Choose Harding Mazzotti, LLP to Handle Your Defective Products Lawsuit?
- What Compensation Can You Pursue for Defective Product Injuries?
- Types of Defective Product Cases We Handle
- Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products
- Who Can You Hold Liable in a Defective Products Case?
- What To Expect When You Work With Our Defective Product Attorneys
- Let Us Help You Seek the Compensation You Deserve
- Current Defective Products
When a product has a defect—whether in its design, manufacturing, or warnings—it can cause serious injuries. In those situations, the companies involved may be liable for the harm their products cause.
If you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous or defective product in New York, Vermont, or Massachusetts, our defective product lawyers can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. We have represented clients across the region in successful product liability claims, and we’re ready to put our experience to work for you.
Why Choose Harding Mazzotti, LLP to Handle Your Defective Products Lawsuit?
When a dangerous product turns your life upside down, you need a legal team with the resources and tenacity to take on powerful manufacturers. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you choose our firm to advocate for you. Here’s what we have to offer:
- Decades of focused experience: Our attorneys have spent more than 20 years handling complex defective product cases.
- Proven results: We’ve recovered over $1 billion for injured clients and their families.
- A full-strength legal team: Over 40 attorneys and 120 support staff stand behind every case we take on.
- Accessibility: With ten appointment centers and numerous offices across New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, we make it easy to meet with our defective product attorneys close to home.
- 24/7 availability: Our team is available day and night, so you always have support when you need it.
- Free consultation: We can explain your rights and options at no cost and with zero obligation.
At Harding Mazzotti—The Heavy Hitters® in personal injury law—our clients always come first. As your case progresses, we’ll keep you informed and involve you in every decision. We want you to feel empowered to make the final call on your case with peace of mind, knowing you have a robust legal team protecting your interests at every stage.
What Compensation Can You Pursue for Defective Product Injuries?
No two defective product cases are worth the same amount. The compensation available to you depends on factors such as injury severity, evidence strength, and the extent of the company’s negligence.
When you turn to us for help, we’ll review the full impact of your injury to determine what damages you may be entitled to pursue. This may include a variety of economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
These compensate you for the financial losses you’ve suffered due to the defective product, such as:
- Medical expenses: You may recover compensation for the cost of past and future medical care necessary to treat your injuries.
- Lost wages: Your compensation may include the income you lost while you were out of work recovering from your injuries.
- Lost earning capacity: If your injuries create a disability that prevents you from returning to your previous occupation or requires you to work fewer hours long-term, you may be eligible to recover the income you would have earned over time.
Non-Economic Damages
These address the ways the defective product injury has affected your daily life and well-being, such as:
- Pain and suffering: This compensates you for the physical pain and emotional distress you’ve experienced because of your injuries.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries prevent you from engaging in hobbies or activities that once brought you fulfillment, your compensation may include this loss.
- Disfigurement or scarring: Visible injuries can affect your confidence, and you may receive compensation for these long-term effects.
Types of Defective Product Cases We Handle
Our firm handles a wide range of product liability claims. We’re here to help if a consumer product caused you or a loved one to suffer harm, including the following:
- Ultra-processed foods: Studies have linked highly processed food products to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, especially in children. We help families file lawsuits against ultra-processed food manufacturers when these products affect their child’s health.
- Hair relaxers: The long-term use of chemical hair relaxers from major brands, such as L’Oréal, Strength of Nature, and Revlon, may be associated with a higher risk of certain cancers. If you or a loved one used hair relaxers and later received a diagnosis of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer, we may help you pursue compensation.
- Social media: Whistleblower reports indicate that social media companies, such as Meta, knew the risks their platforms posed to young users but chose not to intervene. Our product liability attorneys represent families whose children have experienced self-harm, eating disorders, and other mental health injuries due to social media platforms’ negligence.
- Baby formula: Research indicates that cow’s milk-based baby formulas may increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature and low birthweight babies. Despite this known risk, formula companies such as Enfamil and Similac have failed to warn parents. We fight for families whose babies have developed severe gastrointestinal issues while being fed with these formulas.
- Roundup: Significant exposure to the herbicide Roundup creates a greater risk of developing certain types of cancer, including various lymphomas and leukemias. Our team is here to help if you or a loved one has developed cancer and has been in contact with Roundup.
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Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products
A defective product can cause serious injuries that affect every aspect of your life. When the stakes are this high, strong legal representation can make all the difference in your recovery.
Physical Injuries
Defective products can sometimes create immediate physical harm. These injuries often require emergency medical care and can result in long-term disability, including:
- Burns from faulty electronics, appliances, or chemical products
- Lacerations and deep cuts from defective tools or broken glass
- Fractures and broken bones from product malfunctions or collapses
- Crush injuries involving defective machinery or heavy equipment
- Amputations linked to industrial tools or unsafe consumer equipment
Internal and Organ Damage
Some dangerous products cause internal injuries that aren’t immediately visible but can lead to severe medical complications, such as:
- Liver or kidney damage from toxic substances or defective drugs
- Heart complications or heart attacks due to unsafe medications or devices
- Lung damage or respiratory issues caused by chemical exposure or defective safety gear
- Internal bleeding resulting from defective medical devices or auto parts
Neurological and Brain Injuries
Defective products affecting the head or nervous system can contribute to serious neurological complications. These injuries may affect memory, coordination, and cognitive function, including:
- Concussions or traumatic brain injuries caused by defective helmets, airbags, or machinery
- Nerve damage from unsafe medical devices or surgical products
- Seizures or cognitive impairment triggered by harmful drug reactions
Reproductive and Developmental Injuries
Certain defective medications or hazardous products can interfere with reproductive health or a child’s development. These injuries often create significant, lifelong medical needs, such as:
- Birth defects linked to defective medications or toxic exposure during pregnancy
- Developmental delays in children from exposure to hazardous consumer products
- Infertility or pregnancy loss caused by unsafe medical treatments or devices
Chronic and Long-Term Conditions
Some injuries develop gradually after exposure to a defective product. These conditions are often fatal or significantly affect a person’s quality of life, such as:
- Cancers linked to toxic or carcinogenic products
- Chronic pain or disability resulting from lasting physical trauma
- Autoimmune or systemic disorders caused by defective drugs or implants
- Severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis from contaminated or mislabeled products
Who Can You Hold Liable in a Defective Products Case?
Several companies may be responsible when a defective product causes an injury. Liability depends on where the defect occurred in the product’s life cycle, such as during its design, the manufacturing process, or the creation of its warnings and instructions. Our team looks at every step of the product’s path to identify who contributed to the defect and who to file a claim against.
In many cases, the manufacturer is the primary party at fault, including the company that designed the product or the factory responsible for assembling it. If a third-party supplier produced a faulty component, that company may also be liable.
Other parties in the distribution chain may also play a role. Distributors and wholesalers who handled or stored the product can be liable for injuries if the defect occurred under their control. Retailers may be held responsible when they sell an unsafe item to consumers, knowing of its dangers. In some cases, marketing firms may also be liable if they made misleading claims or failed to communicate necessary warnings.
What To Expect When You Work With Our Defective Product Attorneys
You’re dealing with enough stress after suffering a defective product injury. When you turn to us for help, we’ll handle every step of the legal process while you focus on healing. Here’s what our process involves:
- Free consultation: We’ll listen to your story, assess your case’s strength, and explain your options.
- Investigation: Our team will gather and analyze evidence to determine what went wrong and who’s at fault.
- Filing your claim: Once we build your case, we’ll prepare and file the legal documents necessary to move it forward.
- Coordination with mass torts: If your case is part of a mass tort action, our personal injury lawyers will manage your claim within the larger proceeding.
- Negotiation: We’ll negotiate directly with the manufacturers or insurers to pursue a fair settlement out of court.
- Trial, if necessary: If the other side refuses to settle for what your case is worth, we’ll be prepared to represent you before a judge and jury.
- Resolution: After a settlement or verdict, our team will finalize all remaining documents and coordinate the payment process so you receive your compensation without unnecessary delays.
Let Us Help You Seek the Compensation You Deserve
The corporations that caused you harm have large legal teams protecting their interests. Harding Mazzotti, LLP, is here to protect yours.
If you or a loved one was injured due to a dangerous product in New York, Vermont, or Massachusetts, we’re ready to level the playing field and pursue the results you need to move forward. Contact us online or call 844-446-1044 for a free consultation with an experienced defective product lawyer today.
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