What Is a Product Liability Lawyer?
Businesses, more than ever, are vulnerable to lawsuits that can have a devastating impact on their reputation and viability. Fortunately, a Law Stein Anderson Orange County Product Liability Lawyer has experience successfully defending this kind of litigation. Having established ourselves as a top trial and litigation firm, our attorneys represent Fortune 500 companies and international corporations, including nonprofit corporations, in high-risk litigation involving products from various industries.
The members of our practice group regularly appear in both state and federal courts on behalf of our clients, who rely on us to protect their interests in expanding geographic markets. Law Stein Anderson attorneys have experience in virtually every type of significant litigation within the product liability arena.
Law Stein Anderson defends manufacturers in industries including heavy machinery and construction equipment, hand tools, automotive, sporting equipment, cosmetics, children’s toys, household appliances, and all consumer products. Our attorneys defend various liability and personal injury claims against companies and have developed the methods to resolve litigation through trial or before it starts.
Our attorneys recognize that many product liability cases may be successfully and economically resolved short of trial. We have developed strategies for discovery and pretrial practice, which have resulted in the entry of defense judgments pursuant to motions. We also consult with in-house counsel and risk managers to develop risk avoidance strategies and programs that empower businesses to avoid litigation altogether. Moreover, we maximize the factual and legal defenses available if sued. Law Stein Anderson attorneys prepare risk analyses, assess advertising liability, and develop pre-loss programs and effective procedures for receiving and responding to customer complaints and government agency inquiries.
Product Liability Litigation Can Take Many Forms, Including:
- Catastrophic Personal Injury Claims – these are claims in which compensation is sought for life-altering injuries due to a product. They can be physical or psychological, usually resulting in high medical expenses and damages.
- Class Actions – this type of lawsuit is when a group of individuals come together with similar claims against a company’s product(s). The group of people is known as the class. Examples of these cases involve defective products and consumer fraud.
- Complex Tort Actions – These are legal claims involving multiple parties regarding a complicated legal issue. Regarding product liability, these claims involve injuries caused by dangerous products, such as malfunctioning medical devices, contaminated food or medication, or vehicles with faulty designs.
Law Stein Anderson has the expertise, experience, and resources to defend product liability lawsuits regardless of the complexity or exposure.
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