New York City Product Liability Attorney
A defective product is like a time bomb – a hidden danger, lying in wait. And it is often something you rely on or use every day that malfunctions or otherwise causes harm. Defective products can be at the heart of auto accidents, drug injuries, household accidents, and other types of accidents injuries and illnesses. When a defective product causes your injury or the death of a loved one, your case falls under product liability. If you believe that you have a product liability claim, please call the Law Offices of Eric R. Bernstein, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation.
Time Limits
In New York, the statute of limitations for product liability is three years. That means you have three years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. However, certain circumstances may give you more time. For instance, if you developed an illness caused by a defective product, you have three years from the date the illness was discovered or should have been discovered. The statute of limitations is unforgiving. If it expires, you lose your legal right to pursue compensation, no matter how much you need and deserve it. Please talk to attorney Eric R. Bernstein right away so we can protect your legal rights.
Types of Defective Products
Virtually any type of product has the potential to be defective. The following are examples of products that have been shown to be defective causing injuries or death:
- Children’s toys
- Other children’s products, such as cribs, strollers, and car seats
- Motor vehicles, including their safety equipment such as air bags
- Heavy equipment
- Machinery
- Tools
- Ladders
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Barbeque grills
- Furniture that can tip over
- Space heaters
- Appliances
- Safety equipment in homes and other structures, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- E-cigarettes
- Cell phones
- Hoverboards
- Batteries
- Other electronics
- Cleaning supplies, such as laundry pods
- Drywall and other construction supplies
- Elevators and escalators
- Human food
- Pet food
- Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
- Medical devices
- Other medical products
Accidents and Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Defective products can be the underlying cause of many types of accidents and injuries. It is often only after thorough investigation by an experienced personal injury attorney that the involvement of a defective product is discovered. Examples of the typed of injuries and accidents that can be caused by defective products include:
- Auto accidents
- Slip and fall
- Nursing home injuries
- Injuries caused by defective drugs or medical devices
- Workplace accidents
- Fires
- Injuries to children, such as choking or strangulation
- Electrocution
- Foodborne illness
If you believe that your accident, injury or illness was caused by a defective product and you were injured or live in New York, the Law Offices of Eric R. Bernstein, P.C. can help. Please, call us today at (212) 683-1530 or submit an online form to schedule your free initial consultation.
