Cook County, IL Product Liability Attorneys

Lawyers for Those Injured by Defective and Dangerous Products in Bensenville, Elmhurst, and DuPage County

When a person is injured by some type of consumer product, including household items, toys, or even prescription drugs, the victim may be entitled to compensation for his or her injuries. The road to recovery, however, is often quite challenging, as product manufacturers and distributors are quick to deflect blame in an effort to avoid liability. At Kaiser Law, our lawyers know that the average person may find it almost impossible to hold companies responsible for dangerous products, at least on their own. If you or your child has been injured by a defective or poorly designed product, our skilled team is equipped to help you seek the full compensation you deserve.

The attorneys at our law firm are seasoned professionals with over 100 years of combined legal experience. Since our firm's founding in 1990, we have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we are prepared to put our proven approach to work for you and your family. Our knowledgeable lawyers are committed to providing zealous representation to injured victims combined with unmatched personal attention and world-class client service. We understand the games that defendants and their insurance companies like to play as they look to protect their public image. Our team will work tirelessly to help you secure the compensation you need from any and all responsible parties.

Product Liability Cases in Northern Illinois

When a company produces a product for consumer use, the manufacturer is responsible for eliminating all foreseeable dangers to the end-user. Sadly, countless dangerous and defective products still make it to store shelves and into the hands of unsuspecting consumers. Each year, approximately one million Americans seek medical attention for injuries caused by dangerous products, and most such cases fall into one of three categories:

• Defective Design:A product that is flawed from the very beginning may be considered to have a design defect. Defective design affects every product that shares the same design. Design defects are often issues in product liability cases involvingcars, auto parts, andmedical devices. For example, a sport-utility vehicle with a high center of gravity may be considered to have a defective design if the vehicle tends to roll over under reasonable driving conditions, such as swerving to miss debris on the road.
• Manufacturing Defects: In some cases, a product's design is safe, but something in the manufacturing process causes the product to become dangerous. Low-quality materials, counterfeit parts, and poor quality control practices can all create manufacturing defects. An example of a manufacturing defect could be a worn-out assembly line machine that does not tighten the screws properly on a toy designed for babies. If the toy later falls apart because of the loose screws and injures a consumer's child, the company could be liable for the manufacturing defect;
• Marketing Defects: Sometimes known as a "failure to warn," a marketing defect is a problem with how an inherently dangerous product is presented to the consumer. Some products will always be dangerous, including saws, axes, construction equipment, home appliances, and even prescription drugs. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer and distributor of such products to include adequate warnings about the dangers, as well as instructions for using the products safely.

Our team will help you understand your available options for pursuing compensation and provide you the information you need to make informed decisions. When you work with our firm, you remain in control, and we will build a case to meet your needs and objectives.

Call 630-233-9946 for Assistance

To learn more about Kaiser Law and how we can help with your defective product case, contact our office. Call 630-233-9946 to schedule a complimentary, confidential consultation with an experienced product liability lawyer today. Our firm represents clients in Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Bensenville, Itasca, Addison, Wood Dale, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, and the rest of Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois.