Costa Mesa Product Liability Lawyer

Californians rely on a vast array of products daily to enhance and simplify their lives, from household appliances to personal gadgets. While these products are integral to our routine, there’s the ever-present risk that a defective or dangerous item could cause harm. This page outlines how the product liability lawyers at Hicks Law Firm can offer assistance if you or a family member has been injured by a defective product in Costa Mesa.

Product Liability Law Firm Serving All Courts in Costa Mesa, CA

Aaron Hicks is an Costa Mesa product liability attorney who understands how an injury from a defective product can disrupt your life. You may face significant physical injuries, emotional distress, mounting medical expenses, and the challenges of lost income. Aaron Hicks can be part of the team that helps you restore balance and move forward.

Aaron Hicks is the Founder, and primary product liability attorney at Hicks Law Firm and serves all of Costa Mesa, California. Our main office is located at 765 The City Dr S. Suite 120 Orange, CA near the 22 & 5 interchange (open Google Maps). If you or a family member were seriously injured through the negligence or actions of another, contact Hicks Law Firm by calling (949) 541-9944 to schedule a risk-free, no obligation consultation.

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Types of Product Liability Cases

There are three main types of product liability claims and all apply a legal standard of strict liability. Strict liability means that the manufacturer of the product will be held liable for damages caused by their product, whether or not the existence of the defect or failure to warn was intentional, reckless, knowing, or negligent.

Design Defect – In a design defect case, the plaintiff argues that the product was dangerous from the moment it was created, not because of any error in the manufacturing process but because the design itself made the product dangerous. This type of product liability claim typically affects numerous people, as most products are mass produced in a factory assembly line. Therefore, if a dangerous design makes a product unsafe, every consumer that purchased that product may be exposed to the danger.

Manufacturing Defect – In a manufacturing defect claim, the plaintiff is not arguing that the design of the product itself contained a defect, but rather that some error or problem that occurred during the manufacturing process caused the product to be manufactured with a defect that makes it dangerous or a defect that happened to have caused the plaintiff’s injury.

Failure to Warn – A failure to warn claim may arise when a manufacturer fails to warn consumers of a known dangerous condition of a product. This type of claim is not necessarily more complex than the aforementioned types of product liability claims, but it is the only type of product liability claim that requires the plaintiff to prove that the manufacturer knew about a problem (a dangerous condition) and did not take action.

Expert Testimony in a Product Liability Case

If a product injures you or a loved one, the specific cause or defect might be immediately discernible to you, but it might not be. In a product liability case, expert opinions play a huge role in your ability to recover compensation. Experts are indispensable at product liability trials to explain to the judge and jury that a product contained a defect, how they know that, why it was dangerous, and how the defect caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

Experts can also play an important role in helping to determine whether a product liability claim should be brought against the manufacturer in the first place. By examining the product, an expert who understands its design and construction can help to inform an injured party and their legal counsel about the strength of the claim.

With this information, an experienced Costa Mesa defective product attorney lawyer at Hicks Law Firm can inform you whether you are likely to be successful in a product liability lawsuit and about all of your options.

Contact an Experienced Defective Product Lawyer in Costa Mesa

If you or a loved one were injured by a defective or dangerous product, you might be entitled to compensation from the product’s manufacturer.

At Hicks Law Firm, we have helped numerous consumers recover the compensation they are entitled to. We are paid on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay us unless we win your case. Call 949-541-9944 or fill out our online contact form so we may discuss your case.