The products liability attorneys at the Schwaba Law Firm are your go to experts in Menominee. If you’ve been injured by a dangerous or defective product, our products liability lawyers can help.
We have experience handling the following products liability cases:
- Xarelto
- Prempro Vaginal Mesh Sling
- Stryker Hip Replacement
- Zimmer Knee Replacement
- Testosterone Therapy
- Avelox
- Levaquin
- GM Motors Ignition Defect
If you have been injured by the following defective products, contact the Schwaba Law Firm at (906) 424-4661 to see if you may be entitled to recover.
If you choose to work with us, your case will be handled by trusted and experienced personal injury lawyers in Menominee, Michigan who have your best interest at heart and we seek to help clients fix their lives and their peace of mind.
What is Product Liability?
Product liability is a legal concept that refers to a manufacturer’s responsibility for injuries their products or devices cause. If a company creates and sells a dangerous product and it hurts someone, it can be responsible for paying the cost of the victim’s medical bills, lost income, and other losses. Product liability extends to more than just the product manufacturer and can include any entity involved in the product’s design, testing, inspection, packaging, transportation, and distribution.
Common Types of Product Liability Defects
Product liability laws typically recognize three ways a product can be defective:
- Design Defects – An entire product line can be defective due to an inherently dangerous design that makes it more likely to cause injuries.
- Manufacturing Defects – Individual products can be defective due to material or construction errors during the manufacturing, packaging, inspection, or transportation processes.
- Marketing and Labeling Defects – A product can also be defective if it lacks adequate instructions or warning labels.
To have a valid product liability claim, the injury victim must show that a product was defective in one of these three ways and that the product caused them injury.
Why Choose Our Product Liability Lawyers?
Schwaba Law Firm has served Menominee residents for over 15 years with professional legal representation for injured parties. Our products liability lawyers have recovered millions for our clients, including several settlements for defective product injury clients. For example, we recovered a $150,000 settlement on behalf of a client who was burned by a defective gas grill.
We take a personalized approach to every product liability lawsuit, taking care to remain sensitive to your specific needs and always going the extra mile to make you feel secure and respected. Our clients are more than just a paycheck to us, and we strive to pursue and deliver justice on their behalf. When you work with us, you can have peace of mind knowing a reliable professional has your best interest and well-being at heart. We’re ready to assist with your:
- Baby formula lawsuit
- Similac lawsuit
- Hair straightener lawsuit
- Paraquat lawsuit
- Ecolab cleaning products lawsuit
How We Prove Product Liability Claims
A manufacturer can be held responsible even if they were not negligent. As long as the product was defective and harmed the victim, the manufacturer can be liable for any injuries.
In proving a product liability claim in Michigan, we rely on evidence from your injuries, medical experts, and the state of the defective product itself to demonstrate manufacturer liability. We can also pursue any other party in the product’s supply chain that may bear partial liability for your injuries. We take a comprehensive approach to product liability claims to get you the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Compensation Available in Product Liability Cases
Depending on the scope and extent of your injuries, you may be eligible to recover the following types of compensation in a product liability claim.
- Medical bills and continuing medical expenses
- Lost work income, including bonuses, commissions, tips, and benefits
- Reduced lifetime earning capacity due to permanent disability
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of life convenience or enjoyment
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to your injuries
Although it does not cap the amount of economic compensation you can recover, Michigan does cap noneconomic damages in product liability cases. The current cap is $280,000, although this rises to $500,000 for product liability claims caused by catastrophic or fatal injuries, such as:
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Permanent loss of cognitive function
- Permanent loss of or damage to reproductive organs
- Fatal injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most common questions we receive about product liability cases.
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Michigan?
According to Michigan law, the statute of limitations for product liability claims is three years from the date the victim sustained or discovered the injury. Note, however, that you generally won’t be able to file a claim for an injury due to a defective product if more than 10 years have passed since the product’s sale, a deadline known as a statute of repose.
What Should I Do with the Product That Caused the Injury?
If a product injures you and you intend to file a claim, it is essential that you preserve the defective product so you can present it as evidence. Preserve the product in its current condition and save all packaging materials, including instructions and guides. You should also preserve any receipts from the purchase.
If you do not own the product that injured you, you can have your attorney send a spoliation letter to the owner to preserve the evidence. This will prevent the owner from disposing of any defective product that could serve as evidence for your claim.
Can I File a Claim Against a Manufacturer Based Outside of the U.S.?
Yes, you can file a product liability claim against manufacturers headquartered outside the U.S. U.S. law states that any foreign company that buys or sells products in the U.S. is subject to our civil justice system.
Of course, this does not mean suing a foreign company is straightforward. Foreign companies might be challenging to track down, or the product’s supply chain might involve foreign companies from multiple countries. An experienced product liability attorney can manage the complex procedures involved with taking on foreign manufacturers and increase your chances of recovering compensation from them.
Contact Our Product Liability Lawyers in Menominee, MI
If you have sustained an injury due to a defective product, someone needs to hold the manufacturer accountable for the harm they have caused. The attorneys at Schwaba Law Firm stand resolute in our commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of injury victims in Menominee and the surrounding communities. An injury from a dangerous product can cause life-altering injuries, but there is a path to relief. We are experienced in taking on large product manufacturers and know how to hold them responsible for injuries they cause. Contact us online or call (906) 424-4661 for a free case consultation with a product liability lawyer in Menominee to learn about your legal options.
