We represent victims who were injured or killed by defective products. It is the legal and ethical obligation of product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to develop, make, and sell safe products that will not harm the consumers who purchase and use them.
Despite this obligation, many people are injured by defective products every year. If consumer safety was priority number one to these companies, many of these accidents could be prevented.
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury due to a defective product, contact an experienced product liability attorney at PKSD. Call us at 414-333-3333 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form.
Let us evaluate your claim to see if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. We have a successful record of recovering maximum damages for clients involved in defective product accidents.
Your first consultation is free and we only get paid when a recovery is made on your behalf.
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
PKSD was great to work with after I had been in a car accident. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and understanding through the whole process! Sam Killian handled my case and kept me up to date every step of the way. He worked to negotiate my final settlement and was transparent about timelines and total amounts. Great, clear communication! Definitely would recommend! They make it a breeze.
Excellent service! They handled my case with care and importance. They kept me updated every step of the way. They fought for me to get a higher payout and succeeded! I am grateful for their help!
I have use PKSD 3 times. They took very good care of me. They walked me through the process and answered all my questions. I recomend them to everybody I know.
Outstanding Legal Representation – Highly Recommend! I had an incredible experience working with PKSD. They fought hard for me and made sure I got the money I truly deserved. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Their expertise and dedication made the process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help. Thank you for everything!
What Makes a Product Defective?
A defective product is one that causes injury as the result of faulty labeling. There are three types of defective products that can cause injury:
- Marketing or labeling defects involve products that are not sufficiently labeled, regarding directions or warnings of product dangers.
- Design defects concern flaws in design that makes the product reasonably unsafe for consumers to use.
- Manufacturing defects concern defects which arose when the product went through the manufacturing process.
In the case of any of these defects, product liability laws are in place to protect consumers and hold the responsible parties accountable. Defective products may include:
- Vehicles, automotive parts and safety devices
- Childcare and children’s products
- Pharmaceuticals, medicinal products and devices
- Machinery, tools, and construction equipment
- Household products, items, and appliances
What is Product Liability?
Product liability is a matter of law which holds manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers accountable for injuries to consumers which are caused by defective products. Types of product liability include the following:
Breach of Warranty: This includes breach of express (stated) warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability (a guarantee that the product will work when used for intended purposes), and breach of implied warranty of fitness (a guarantee that the product will work for a specific purpose).
Negligence: This includes carelessness or disregard on the behalf of a manufacturer in inspection, design or failure to warn of a reasonably foreseeable risk.
Strict Liability: Strict liability holds distributors, manufacturers, or sellers responsible for injuries resulting from defective products regardless of whether or not the injured person did everything in their own power to prevent the defect from occurring.
Recent verdicts and settlements
$11,000,000
Wrongful Death
$3,400,000
Nursing Home Wrongful Death
$3,000,000
Wrongful Death
$2,500,000
Wrongful Death
How a Product Liability Attorney Can Assist You
If you have been injured by a defective product, product liability law outlines certain elements which must be proven:
- An injury or loss has occurred
- The product has a defect
- Your injury resulted from that defect
- You were using the product properly when the injury occurred
A defective products attorney will evaluate your case and all supporting evidence to determine the source of the product defect, whether it be manufacturing or design related, or have been caused by failure to warn. In cases of strict liability, only the defect of a product must be proven to support the claim.
Why Choose a Defective Product Attorney?
Defective product claims can be complicated. There is much information needed to prove the merits of your claim, and you need an attorney who knows the ins and outs of product liability law in your specific state.
Choosing a lawyer who specializes in product liability cases in Wisconsin will set you up for successful recovery of the damages that resulted from your injury. A product liability attorney can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to a defective product accident.
Contact our Milwaukee Product Liability Attorneys Now
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury caused by a defective product, seek legal assistance immediately.
The experienced product liability attorneys at PKSD have years of experience aiding clients in obtaining the financial compensation that is owed to them.
Our scientific and engineering knowledge assists our team in successfully proving claims of product defects. We are available to discuss your case; contact us today.
PKSD – proudly fighting for the rights of the injured.
Jeffrey A. Pitman
Mr. Pitman is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Pitman was President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice in 2013 and is a current member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He lectures extensively on nursing home abuse and neglect and has authored numerous articles in the area of personal injury litigation.