Product Liability

Volkema Thomas Miller & Scott provides experienced legal services for Ohio clients who have been injured by dangerous consumer products. The manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of any consumer product all have a duty to ensure that it is safe for public consumption. Our attorneys have extensive product liability expertise, approaching every case with an in-depth understanding of the Ohio product liability laws and a wealth of trial experience.

Products can be defective if they have a design flaw, a manufacturing defect, or lack adequate warnings of potential dangers associated with the product's use. Design defects are typically found when a product's intended design presents a substantial risk for injury. A product with a manufacturing defect has been reasonably designed, but was constructed defectively such that its abnormal production renders it unreasonably dangerous. Inadequate warning labels can also be grounds for a product liability claim if the warnings would have prevented the injury and were reasonable to include with the product. Under these defect claims, any product provider can be held strictly liable for a consumer's injuries. Injured consumers can also bring product liability claims under theories of negligence or breach of an implied or express warranty.

Volkema Thomas has extensive experience in product liability cases arising from defective orthopedic implants, such as DePuy hip replacements and Durom cup joints. Our attorneys are also equipped to handle product defect claims arising from pharmaceutical drugs, such as Avandia-related litigation. Several products in these fields are facing recalls or severe regulatory restrictions due to harmful side effects, increasing the likelihood of an injured victim obtaining a settlement.

Successful Strategies

We have a successful track record of helping clients prove liability and obtain compensation for their injuries, which can include medical costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, permanent disability or disfigurement, and pain and suffering. If a manufacturer or seller of the product knew the product was dangerous but intentionally failed to correct the defect or warn consumers, an injured victim may be able to receive a punitive damage award as well. At Volkema Thomas, an experienced product liability attorney can evaluate your case, help you understand your legal options, and recommend an optimal course of action.

We work closely with our clients to develop and implement a strategy tailored to each client's needs, conducting an early case evaluation to determine if their matter is a candidate for trial or settlement. Our attorneys are experienced in the intricacies of product liability and the arguments and strategies necessary to represent clients in complex, high-exposure claims. Many product liability actions seek damages from large national corporations with vast legal resources and financial strength. For an individual victim, such a lawsuit can be extremely daunting without an experienced product liability lawyer.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

If you were injured as a result of a defective product and need an experienced product liability attorney to pursue the responsible manufacturer or vendor, contact Volkema Thomas Miller & Scott today for a consultation.