Product Liability Attorneys
Expert representation for victims of dangerous and defective products
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At Keosian Law LLP, our product liability attorneys are dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured by defective and dangerous products in Los Angeles and throughout California. Under California's strict liability laws, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held accountable when their products cause harm—regardless of whether they were negligent.
Product liability cases are among the most complex areas of personal injury law, involving technical engineering analysis, scientific testing, and expert testimony to prove a product was defective. Our experienced legal team works with top engineers, safety experts, and medical professionals to build compelling cases demonstrating how product defects caused injuries.
Whether you have been harmed by a defective vehicle, dangerous pharmaceutical, faulty medical device, unsafe consumer product, or industrial equipment, our attorneys have the expertise and resources to hold corporations accountable and secure the compensation you deserve. Many of the products sold across Los Angeles are distributed nationally, meaning our cases often involve major manufacturers and significant recoveries.
Types of Dangerous Products We Handle
- Defective vehicles and auto parts—brakes, airbags, tires, fuel systems, seat belts
- Dangerous prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
- Faulty medical devices—hip implants, pacemakers, surgical instruments
- Unsafe children's products, toys, cribs, and car seats
- Defective household appliances—heaters, stoves, electrical equipment
- Industrial machinery and construction equipment failures
- Contaminated food products causing illness or death
- Dangerous power tools, ladders, and garden equipment
- Defective electronics—batteries, chargers, and devices that overheat or explode
- Toxic building materials including asbestos, lead paint, and faulty wiring
Types of Defects & Establishing Liability
California law recognizes three categories of product defects. Understanding which type applies to your case is essential for building a winning claim:
Design Defects
A design defect exists when the product's fundamental design is inherently dangerous, even when manufactured exactly as intended. Under California's risk-benefit test, we prove that the risks of the design outweigh its benefits and that a safer alternative design was feasible. Examples include vehicles prone to rollovers and toys with small parts accessible to children.
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defects occur when a specific product departs from its intended design due to errors in production, assembly, or quality control. This could be a car with improperly installed brakes, a medical device made with substandard materials, or food contaminated during processing. The defective product differs from other units of the same model.
Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects)
Even a properly designed and manufactured product can be defective if it lacks adequate warnings about known dangers. This is common in pharmaceutical cases where drug companies fail to warn about serious side effects, and in power tool cases where inadequate safety instructions lead to preventable injuries.
Product liability cases in Los Angeles are filed in Los Angeles Superior Court or in federal court when manufacturers are based out of state. California's strict liability framework makes it one of the most favorable jurisdictions for injured consumers.
What Compensation Covers
Product liability victims may recover extensive damages, particularly when corporate misconduct is involved. Available compensation includes:
- Medical Expenses: All past and future medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, prescription medications, and assistive devices.
- Lost Wages & Earning Capacity: Income lost during recovery and diminished future earning potential if the injury is permanent.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, discomfort, and limitations caused by the defective product.
- Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and psychological impacts of the injury.
- Disfigurement & Disability: Compensation for permanent scarring, disfigurement, or loss of bodily function.
- Loss of Enjoyment: Damages for activities and pleasures you can no longer enjoy.
- Punitive Damages: When a manufacturer knew about a defect and failed to act, California courts may award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. These can multiply the total recovery significantly.
The Legal Process for Product Liability Claims
Product liability cases require specialized expertise and often involve large corporate defendants with substantial legal teams. Here is how Keosian Law levels the playing field:
- Free Case Evaluation: We assess whether a defective product caused your injury and explain your legal options at no cost.
- Product Preservation: We ensure the defective product is preserved in its post-incident condition for expert examination—this is critical evidence.
- Expert Analysis: We retain engineers, safety experts, and metallurgists to examine the product, identify the defect, and prove it caused your injury.
- Recall & Complaint Research: We investigate CPSC recalls, FDA warnings, NHTSA complaints, and reports from other consumers injured by the same product.
- Corporate Discovery: Through litigation, we obtain internal corporate documents including design files, testing data, safety reports, and communications that may reveal the manufacturer knew about the defect.
- Negotiation & Trial: Armed with engineering evidence and corporate discovery, we pursue maximum compensation through negotiation or trial.
Why Choose Keosian Law for Product Liability
Product liability cases against major manufacturers require attorneys with the resources and determination to take on corporate legal teams. Here is why Los Angeles consumers trust Keosian Law:
- Corporate Accountability: We are not intimidated by large manufacturers or their teams of defense lawyers. We fight for consumers against companies that prioritize profits over safety.
- Engineering Expertise: We work with top product safety engineers, biomechanical experts, and testing laboratories to prove defects with scientific precision.
- No Fees or Costs Unless We Recover: No attorney fees or costs unless we recover for you.
- Multi-State Experience: Many product liability cases involve manufacturers outside California. We have experience litigating against national and international companies.
- Punitive Damage Pursuit: When evidence shows a manufacturer knowingly sold a dangerous product, we aggressively pursue punitive damages to maximize your recovery.
If a defective product has injured you or a loved one, contact Keosian Law today for a free consultation. Preserve the product and call us before the evidence is lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our legal services and processes.
Product liability claims generally involve three types of defects:- Design defects: The product's design is inherently dangerous (even if manufactured correctly)
- Manufacturing defects: Errors during production made the specific product dangerous
- Marketing defects (failure to warn): Inadequate warnings, instructions, or labeling about risks
Different legal theories apply to each type, and we thoroughly investigate to identify all applicable claims. Under California's strict liability laws, anyone in the chain of distribution can be held liable, including the product manufacturer, component part manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retail stores that sold the product. You don't need to prove negligence—only that the product was defective and caused your injury. This makes product liability cases more favorable to injured consumers than negligence claims. Common product liability cases involve defective vehicles and auto parts (brakes, airbags, tires, fuel systems), dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices, unsafe children's products and toys, defective household appliances, industrial and construction equipment, contaminated food products, and dangerous power tools and machinery. If a product injured you, we can investigate whether a viable claim exists. California has a two-year statute of limitations for product liability claims, generally running from the date of injury. However, if you didn't immediately discover that a product caused your injury, the 'discovery rule' may extend this deadline. Additionally, some product liability cases may involve shorter deadlines if government entities are involved. Consult an attorney promptly to ensure you don't miss critical deadlines. While having the product strengthens your case significantly (it can be examined by experts), it's not always required. Other evidence can support your claim, including medical records, photographs, purchase receipts, reports from other users with similar issues, recall notices, and expert testimony. If you still have the product, preserve it exactly as it was at the time of the injury—do not repair, alter, or dispose of it. Product liability victims may recover compensation for all medical expenses and future treatment, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and in cases of egregious corporate misconduct, punitive damages. Product liability cases can result in substantial recoveries, especially when the manufacturer knew about the defect and failed to act.
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