INJURED BY A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT?
Product Liability Lawyer in Burbank
When a product injures you, the company that made it, designed it, or sold it can be held responsible — regardless of whether you did anything wrong. Product liability cases involve powerful corporations with deep legal teams. As your Burbank personal injury attorney, I investigate the defect, identify every liable party, and fight to make sure you are fully compensated.
LOCAL BURBANK EXPERTISE
Your Dedicated Burbank Product Liability Attorney
At Personal Injury 365, I take on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who put dangerous products into the hands of consumers. California has strict product liability laws — companies can be held liable even without proof of negligence if their product caused your injury. That standard works in your favor, and I know how to use it.
My approach is direct: gather the technical evidence, retain the right experts, and build a case that forces the manufacturer to pay what your injuries are actually worth. Whether the defect was in the design, the manufacturing process, or the product’s warning labels, I identify exactly where the chain of responsibility broke down — and who is on the hook for your losses.
How I Handle Product Liability Claims
Defective product cases require technical investigation and aggressive advocacy. I handle every stage of your claim so you can focus on recovering.
Identifying the Defect Type
California recognizes three categories of product defects — design, manufacturing, and failure to warn. I analyze your product and injuries to determine exactly which theory applies and how to prove it.
Strict Liability in California
Under California law, you do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless. If a product was defective and caused your injury, the company can be held strictly liable. I use this standard aggressively to build the strongest possible claim.
Identifying All Responsible Parties
Liability can extend beyond the manufacturer to include parts suppliers, assemblers, distributors, and retailers. I trace the entire supply chain to ensure every party that contributed to your injury is held accountable.
Retaining Technical Experts
Most product liability cases require engineering or medical experts to prove a defect existed and caused your injury. I work with qualified experts who can explain complex technical failures clearly to a jury or insurance adjuster.
Preserving the Evidence
The defective product itself is your most critical piece of evidence. I move quickly to preserve it, document the scene, and secure records before manufacturers can claim the product was misused or altered.
Direct Attorney Access
You will not be handed to a paralegal or case manager. I personally handle every product liability file at Personal Injury 365 and remain your direct contact from the first call through the final settlement.
Fast Case Evaluation
Time limits apply in product liability cases, and evidence disappears fast. I review your case within 24 hours so we can begin gathering the physical evidence and documentation needed to build a winning claim.
Fighting Large Corporations
Manufacturers carry significant insurance and hire aggressive defense attorneys. As your Burbank personal injury attorney, I provide the firepower to compete with these corporations and demand a settlement that reflects your real losses.
No Upfront Costs
You pay nothing unless I win. My contingency fee practice means I only get paid when you recover compensation. There is no financial risk in pursuing a product liability claim with Personal Injury 365.
Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
A defective product can cause catastrophic, life-altering injuries. As your Burbank personal injury lawyer, I fight to recover every dollar you are owed — past expenses and future losses alike.
Medical Expenses
This includes emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, specialist visits, prescription medications, and any ongoing treatment or rehabilitation your injuries require. I document and demand full compensation for every medical cost.
Lost Wages & Income
If a defective product put you out of work, you deserve compensation for the income you lost and any reduction in your ability to earn in the future. I work with economic experts to calculate the full value of your lost earnings.
Pain and Suffering
Manufacturers rarely factor in the human cost of a defective product. I ensure your settlement accounts for physical pain, emotional distress, and the impact the injury has had on your daily life and relationships.
Property Damage
If the defective product also destroyed or damaged personal property — your vehicle, your home, or any other belongings — those losses are part of your claim and I will fight to recover them.
Product Liability FAQ
If a dangerous or defective product injured you in Burbank or the greater Los Angeles area, here are the answers to the questions I hear most often. Call me directly for a free consultation on your specific situation.
A design defect means the entire product line is inherently dangerous — every unit is unsafe because of how it was engineered. A manufacturing defect means the design was acceptable, but something went wrong during production, making a specific unit dangerous. California law allows you to pursue claims under either theory, and both can apply to the same incident.
No. Under California’s strict liability standard, you do not need to prove the manufacturer was careless. You need to prove the product was defective, the defect caused your injury, and you were using the product as intended. This is a significant advantage for injured consumers, and it is the foundation of every product liability claim I file.
Yes. A recall is an admission by the manufacturer or a federal safety agency that the product had a known problem. It is powerful evidence, but it is not required to win. I pursue full compensation for product injury victims whether or not a recall has been issued.
Possibly, though having the product significantly strengthens your case. I investigate available evidence including purchase records, medical documentation, and accounts from other injured users. If you still have the product, do not discard or repair it — contact me immediately so we can preserve it properly.
California’s statute of limitations for personal injury is generally two years from the date of injury. However, some product liability cases involve delayed harm — in those situations, the clock can start when you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury. Do not wait to consult an attorney. Evidence and witnesses become harder to secure over time.
It depends on the circumstances. A design defect that makes an entire product line dangerous can still support a claim even if you purchased the item used. A manufacturing defect on a specific unit may be harder to prove. I evaluate the facts of each situation individually to determine whether a viable claim exists.
Any company in the chain of distribution can potentially be liable — the parts manufacturer, the assembler, the wholesaler, the distributor, and the retailer who sold it to you. California allows plaintiffs to pursue all parties in the supply chain. I investigate each link to maximize the number of defendants and the available insurance coverage.
Not necessarily. If the warning was inadequate, buried in fine print, not written in the appropriate language, or failed to describe the actual risk, you may still have a valid failure-to-warn claim. Manufacturers cannot shield themselves from liability with a generic disclaimer. I evaluate whether the warning met California’s legal standard.
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A defective product injury is not your fault. The company that put that product on the market is responsible — and I am here to make them pay. Call me today for a free, no-obligation case review.