Product Liability Attorney in New Brunswick, NJ

New Jersey lawyer serves clients injured by defective products

If you've been injured by a defective product in New Jersey, you may be entitled to compensation through a product liability claim. These legal matters often pit victims against powerful corporations, along with their lawyers and insurers. John VR. Strong, Jr. in New Brunswick knows how to take on powerful opponents and win. Our firm has ample experience in highly contentious personal injury cases, including product liability actions. We are ready to take decisive steps to enforce your rights against the party liable for your injury.

What Is product liability?

Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors and sellers to ensure that the products they put on the market are safe for consumers. When a product is defectively designed, improperly manufactured or lacks adequate warnings or instructions, it can cause serious injury or death. In New Jersey, the Product Liability Act governs these cases, allowing injured parties to bring claims against one or more responsible entities.

To succeed in a product liability claim, you generally must prove the following three elements:

• The product was defective
• The defect existed when the product left the manufacturer’s control
• The defect caused your injuries

Unlike some other personal injury claims, you don't always need to show demonstrate negligence on the defendant’s part—just that the product was unreasonably dangerous.

Most common cases of products liability

Some of the most common types of product liability claims related to items such as:

• Auto parts — Faulty brakes, airbags, gear shifts or tires can lead to serious accidents.
• Medical devices and drugs — Products like pacemakers, hip implants or prescription drugs may cause harm due to defects or inadequate testing.
• Children’s toys — Toys with choking hazards, toxic materials or dangerous components can injure young children.
• Appliances and tools — Malfunctioning electronics or power tools are common sources of injury. Lithium ion batteries are often unstable and prone to explosions and fires. In industrial settings, machinery accidents are not uncommon.
• Food and beverages — Contaminated or mislabeled food products can cause illness or allergic reactions.

In some cases, corporations are aware of dangers, but choose not to recall their products, increasing the risks to consumers.

How a product defect might change your life

Accidents caused by defective products can have life-altering consequences. These may include:

• Physical injuries — Faulty design or manufacturing could cause anything from burns and broken bones to permanent disabilities and chronic health conditions.
• Emotional trauma — Pain, suffering and psychological distress often accompany severe injuries stemming from product-related accidents.
• Financial strain — Medical bills, lost wages, and long-term rehabilitation costs can become overwhelming.
• Loss of quality of life — Significant injuries can prevent you from returning to work, enjoying hobbies or caring for your family.

The most severe injuries can result in wrongful death, burdening surviving family members with grief and financial losses.

Know your rights as a consumer

As a New Jersey consumer, you have the right to expect that the products you use are safe for their intended use and for reasonably foreseeable misuses. If a defective product injures you, state law entitles you to pursue damages for economic and noneconomic losses. 

It’s important to act quickly. New Jersey has a two-year statute of limitations for product liability cases, meaning you must file your lawsuit within two years of the injury or discovery of harm. Collecting and preserving evidence, including the defective product, medical records and witness statements, is critical.

Contact a Central Jersey products liability lawyer to schedule a free consultation

John VR. Strong, Jr. in New Brunswick represents New Jersey clients who have suffered injuries due to product defects. For a free consultation, call 732-979-2166 or contact us online. Se habla español.