Chicago, Illinois Products Liability Attorneys
When a worker is injured by an unsafe or defective product, he or she can pursue compensation through a products liability claim. Products liability claims involve identifying design defects, manufacturing defects and other negligence. Product designers, manufacturers and even retailers may be held liable for the injuries incurred. The lawyers at Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish have extensive experience handling products liability claims and protecting the rights of those injured by defective products.
Were you injured at work by a defective product? Contact Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish to schedule your free consultation.
Were you injured in a work-related product accident?
Our personal injury attorneys handle third party products liability claims. For example, a construction worker who is injured on the job by defective machinery or equipment may be entitled to pursue a products liability claim in addition to workers compensation. Types of defective products can include the following among others:
- Production belts
- Crushers
- Melters
- Cable reels
- Hose reels
- Forklifts and Cranes,
- Scaffolding and Ladders
- Backhoes
- Saws
- Nail guns
- Cribs
- Insufficient warnings or instructions
- Lack of appropriate guards and controls
Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish can thoroughly analyze the injury claim and identify the responsible party or parties. Depending on when and where the defect occurred, the designer, manufacturer, distributor or retailer may be held responsible. Products undergo in-depth research, development and quality control prior to reaching consumers. When people are injured by defective products, our firm can find the particular point where negligence has occurred.
Did you sustain a serious injury from a defective product?
Products liability claims can involve serious injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and de-gloving. These serious injuries generally require future medical treatment, physical therapy, future surgeries and special accommodations to the home. Our firm seeks fair compensation that helps our injured clients adjust to their new financial needs.
Fatal Defective Product Accidents
If you have lost an immediate family member in a products liability accident, we extend our condolences. Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish can answer your questions regarding a wrongful death claim and seek compensation for your family's economic and non-economic losses.
Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
