Personal injury
Product liability and defective products lawyer in Silverdale
Everyday products can hide defects that put the people using them in danger. If a product you trusted caused a serious injury, we help you understand what went wrong and what your options are.
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Personal injury
When a product fails the people who use it
Dangerous and defective products cause serious injuries and deaths every year. Too often, a manufacturer puts cost ahead of safety, cuts a corner in production or fails to tell people about a risk it knew about.
People who make and sell products have a responsibility to make them reasonably safe for their intended use and to warn about dangers that are not obvious. When they fall short and someone is hurt, the companies involved can be held responsible.
Kitsap Law Group represents people in Silverdale, Bremerton and across Kitsap, Jefferson and Mason Counties who were injured by defective products. We are not hesitant to take on large manufacturers and their insurers.
- Vehicles and automotive parts
- Tools, appliances and household products
- Products sold without adequate warnings
- Free consultation to review your case
Three ways a product can be defective
Design defects. A product has to do its job without putting the user at unreasonable risk. If the design ignores user safety or is flawed in a way that makes the product dangerous, every unit built to that design can be defective.
Manufacturing defects. Sometimes the design is sound, but corners are cut during production. The design was not followed, or poor materials were used, and the product that reached you was weaker or more dangerous than it should have been.
Warning and marketing defects. Some products carry risks even when they are designed and made correctly. In those cases, the company has a responsibility to warn users clearly about the risks. Product labels, user manuals and warnings on dangerous parts exist for this reason. When a company fails to warn properly, the product can be considered defective.
If you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous or defective product, contact Kitsap Law Group. Our attorneys can help you understand your options and pursue a claim for your losses.
What we handle
Products that can be dangerously defective
Defects show up in products from every part of life. Claims we review include injuries caused by:
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Automobiles and auto parts
Failed brakes, tires, airbags, seat belts and other components that contribute to a crash or worsen injuries.
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Home appliances
Appliances that overheat, catch fire, shock or otherwise injure the people using them.
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Tools and equipment
Power tools and equipment with missing guards, faulty switches or parts that break under normal use.
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Plumbing parts
Fittings and fixtures that fail and cause injury or dangerous conditions in a home.
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Faulty hinges and hardware
Hinges, latches and hardware that give way and cause falls or crushing injuries.
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Toxic substances without warnings
Products containing carcinogens or other harmful substances sold without proper warnings.
Our approach
How we approach a defective product claim
Product cases depend on the product itself. Keeping it, along with its packaging, manuals and receipts, is one of the most helpful things you can do. From there, we work to understand exactly how and why it failed.
Free consultation
We learn how the injury happened, look at the product and records and explain how a claim like yours generally works.
Preserve the product
We make sure the product and related evidence are stored safely and not altered, repaired or thrown away.
Expert analysis
We work with experts who can examine the product and explain whether its design, manufacture or warnings were defective.
Identify responsible companies
Designers, manufacturers, parts suppliers and sellers may each share responsibility.
Pursue the claim
We present the claim to the companies and their insurers and are prepared to go to court when needed.
Who handles it
Attorneys who handle personal injury
Product liability claims are handled by attorneys whose practices include personal injury litigation and trial work in Washington courts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should I do with the product that hurt me?
Keep it, and keep it as it is. Do not try to fix it or send it back to the manufacturer. Hold on to the packaging, instructions and receipt, and take photos. The product is often the most important evidence in the case.
What are the main types of product defects?
Generally there are three: a design defect, where the product is unsafe as designed; a manufacturing defect, where a particular product was made wrong; and a warning defect, where the risks were not properly disclosed to users.
Who can be responsible for a defective product?
Depending on the facts, the designer, the manufacturer, a parts supplier and the seller may all be involved. We look at the whole chain of companies that brought the product to you.
What if I was using the product a little differently than intended?
That does not automatically end a claim. The question is often whether the use was reasonably foreseeable. An attorney can explain how the facts of your case may be viewed.
What if the product has been recalled?
A recall can be helpful information, but it is not required for a claim, and a recall alone does not decide one. Let us know about any recall notices you have received.
How long do I have to bring a product liability claim?
Washington sets time limits for product claims, and they can depend on when the injury happened and when it was discovered. An attorney can confirm the deadline for your situation.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. There is no charge to meet with us about an injury from a defective product and learn your options.
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