Queens Product Liability Lawyer

Have you been injured by using a product in Queens, New York? You may be entitled to substantial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and suffering. Let a top-rated Queens product liability lawyer evaluate your case.

With more than 25+ years of experience in personal injury law, the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured victims just like you. As a former insurance defense attorney, Jay S. Knispel gained valuable inside knowledge that he can use to your advantage. It’s helped him win some of the largest verdicts in the Empire State.

Contact our law office today for a no-risk, no-charge consultation at (212) 564-2800 to learn how we can help you.

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How Can the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Help After Injured By a Defective Product in Queens, NY?

How Can the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Help After Injured By a Defective Product in Queens, NY? You deserve to be compensated after suffering an injury or losing a loved one due to a product that you thought was safe. We know that you want to begin your recovery and restore your financial stability as soon as possible.

We know you have choices when choosing an attorney. You deserve an attorney who puts you first. One who gets results. That’s why you need to call our Queens personal injury attorneys to handle your case.

When you trust us with your case, our legal team will:

Listen carefully to your story
Launch a full investigation into your case
Locate and interview witnesses
Hire expert witnesses as needed
Handle all communications with insurance companies
Negotiate fiercely for a favorable settlement
Send a top-rated trial lawyer to take your case to court, if necessary

Our lawyer has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate. Let us show you how our years of experience and winning record can benefit you. Call our Queens, NY law firm today for a free consultation.

How Do I Know if I Have a Product Liability Case?

How Do I Know if I Have a Product Liability Case? If you’re injured by a product, you could have a product liability case. This area of the law is extremely complicated, and you’ll need to consult a Queens product liability attorney to be sure your case is handled properly.

In general, three main circumstances could give rise to a product liability case.

Design Defect

There was a flaw in the design of the product that caused it to be inherently dangerous. The product was dangerous before it was even made.

Manufacturing Defect

There was a flaw or malfunction in the manufacturing process of a particular product (or batch of products) that caused an otherwise safe product to cause harm.

Failure to Warn

If the manufacturer knows (or should know) that people might use their product in a way or under certain circumstances that could cause harm, the manufacturer has a duty to warn consumers of the dangers.

Whether you’ve suffered due to a product with a defective design or were injured because there were inadequate warnings on a product, we have the expertise and knowledge to build your best case.

How Much Is My Product Liability Case Worth?

It depends entirely on the facts of your case. Some factors that can affect the value of your case include:

The severity of your injuries
Whether you sought medical attention right away
Whether you were using the product as directed by the manufacturer
Whether you suffered permanent injuries
Whether you were forced to miss work due to your injuries

You can count on us to review every detail of your case to be sure we’re seeking the most compensation we can for you.

What Damages Can I Get If a Defective Product Injured Me?

You’ll generally be able to seek damages from two categories:

Economic damages (to compensate you for financial losses)
Non-economic damages (to compensate you for intangible losses)

Economic damages cover things like:

Medical expenses
Past and future lost wages
Nursing case
Rehabilitation
Property damage

The purpose of economic damages is to make you financially whole. Non-economic damages help compensate you for the devastating emotional trauma caused by your accident.

You could recover non-economic damages for things like:

PTSD
Disfigurement
Loss of reputation
Loss of consortium
Loss of enjoyment of everyday activities

We know that your injuries cost you more than just doctor bills. Sometimes the emotional scars never go away. You deserve to be compensated when injuries have changed your life emotionally as well as physically.

Can I Still Get Money if I’m Blamed for a Product Liability Accident in New York?

As long as you were not completely responsible for your injuries, you’ll still be able to recover some compensation.

New York follows a pure comparative fault rule when it comes to shared liability. This means that your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you.

Insurance companies will try to blame you every step of the way. You’ll have a distinct advantage with our Queens product liability attorney on your side. He’s a former insurance defense attorney, so they won’t get away with their usual tactics.

We Represent Victims in All Product Liability Cases in Queens

Any consumer product could potentially lead to a product liability case. Some examples are:

Automobile accident due to defective brakes
Injury due to car seat defect
Burn from appliance due to failure to warn
Illness due to toxic pesticides in lawn and garden products
Flawed medical devices
Missing automatic cutoff mechanisms in machinery such as lawnmowers
Defective batteries
Defective children’s toys
And many more

These cases are complex because any party in the chain of commerce could potentially be liable. Manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers could all be on the hook. Everything rides on the facts of a particular case. That’s why it’s so important to have the right Queens product liability lawyer on your side.

What Injuries Occur in Product Liability Cases?

Just about anything you can imagine. Some common injuries are:

No matter what your injury, we’ll put the full force and weight of our law firm behind your case. Our goal is to get you every dollar you deserve and to hold those responsible for your injuries financially accountable.

How Do I Prove My Product Liability Case in New York?

These cases are fact-specific and complex. The particular legal theory you’ll need and the evidence required to prove your case will be individual to you.

Below are some basic elements you’ll need to show in each type of case.

Design defects require proof that:

The product was unreasonably dangerous
It was possible to design the product in a safer way
The defect was the proximate cause of your injury

Manufacturing defects require victims to show:

That the product caused your injury because it wasn’t made as intended
You might show that other products with the same design did not fail or malfunction

Failure to warn cases require victims to establish:

That the warning provided didn’t sufficiently communicate the danger
That the warning didn’t adequately explain how to avoid the danger
Had the warning been adequate, you would have heeded the warning and wouldn’t have been injured

Cases involving products liability law often use a combination of legal theories: negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty. These cases will almost always involve the need for expert witnesses. It’s imperative to contact a skilled product liability attorney to navigate these complex cases.

What Should I Do After I Was Injured by a Product?

After seeking medical attention, here are a few things you should do:

Take a photo of the product and your injuries
Take a photo of where the injury occurred
Keep the product (in a safe place) if possible
Preserve all records of your purchase of the product
Secure manuals, instructions, and directions for the product
Keep all incident or accident reports/medical records

These things, along with your personal account of the incident and any witness statements, will be helpful if you end up pursuing a defective product case. You’ll then want to contact a product liability attorney for legal advice to plan your next steps.

When Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim in New York?

If you were injured, then you’ll have to file a claim within three years. If you lost a loved one due to a defective product and are filing a wrongful death lawsuit, then you have just two years.

It’s so important to hit the deadline for your particular case. If you miss it, you’ll forfeit your right to recover any compensation. Call a knowledgeable Queens, NY personal injury attorney to protect your rights.

Your Trusted Queens Product Liability Lawyers

If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one after using a product you thought was safe, you deserve an aggressive advocate with top-rated skills and knowledge in your corner fighting for your right to compensation.

With tens of millions of dollars recovered, you can count on our Queens product liability lawyers to fight tooth and nail when seeking the full amount of compensation you deserve. We never charge for an initial consultation. And if you hire us, you don’t pay a dime unless we win. So call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today to learn more about how we can help you.