Virtually all product liability cases require the use of experts. Preservation of the product in the exact condition after failure is absolutely imperative. Hiring an expert early protects your rights and many times is the difference between success and failure. The expert must be qualified to speak on that particular product or defect. Recent case law has precluded expert testimony on alternative design or manufacturing defects if the expert has not written on the subject or worked in the field.

Non-specialized experts are of no value in today's highly specialized society. If you're injured, we can help find the appropriate expert for you. You can find your own expert as well by contacting a service that will help you find the expert. Be careful about hiring an expert without consulting an attorney. If an attorney hires the expert, attorney work product laws protect adverse opinions from disclosure that hurt your case. If you contact and hire an expert on your own, you may not have the same protection.

If you are interested in researching other sites to report defective products or seek information on your defective product, excellent information can be found and researched. Here are a few helpful organizations to report auto defects or child injuring products: the Consumer safety agency and Consumer Reports ($24.00/yr fee).

Do not hesitate to contact these organizations to report a product you feel is dangerous, and feel free to Contact Us if you have been injured by one of these products.

Knowing the Law is Important.

Most states follow generally accepted product liability law, with a few exceptions. Actions include negligent manufacture or distribution of a dangerous product, strict liability if the product has a defect in its design or manufacture, or breach of warranty. Punitive damages can be awarded if the manufacturer knew of the dangerous product and refused to take steps to warn or protect the consumer.