But defective products cause serious injuries all the time.
Sometimes it’s a product that fails unexpectedly. Sometimes it’s something that was designed poorly from the start. Other times the company knew there was a safety problem and failed to warn consumers quickly enough.
These cases can involve:
• Dangerous consumer products
• Defective vehicle parts
• Unsafe medical devices
• Dangerous prescription drugs
• Industrial or workplace equipment
• Products that malfunction during normal use
If you were seriously injured by a product, we can help investigate what happened and determine whether the manufacturer, distributor, or another party may be responsible.
Product liability cases are usually heavily defended. Companies have lawyers, insurers, engineers, and experts involved almost immediately. Preserving the product and investigating early can make a major difference.
A lot of people initially blame themselves after a product-related injury.
Then they find out the same product injured other people.
Or the product gets recalled later.
Or they realize the warnings were inadequate — or missing entirely.
We see situations like:
• Tires failing at highway speeds
• Medical devices breaking or malfunctioning
• Products overheating or catching fire
• Unsafe equipment causing serious injuries during normal use
• Dangerous products being sold without adequate safety warnings
Not every product accident leads to a legal claim. But when a product is unreasonably dangerous, and someone gets hurt because of it, the company that made or sold it can potentially be held responsible.
That’s what these cases are really about: accountability.
Product liability cases are usually more complicated than standard injury claims.
You’re often dealing with large companies that immediately begin protecting themselves once someone is injured. Important evidence can disappear quickly. Products get thrown away. Records get lost. Insurance companies start building defenses immediately.
That’s why these cases need to be investigated carefully and early.
Depending on the situation, we may work with engineers, medical experts, safety specialists, or industry professionals to determine:
• Whether the product was defectively designed
• Whether there was a manufacturing defect
• Whether proper warnings were provided
• Whether the company ignored known safety risks
You do not need to know exactly why the product failed before contacting us. That’s part of the investigation.
If a product seriously injured you or someone in your family, we can help you understand whether there may be a case worth pursuing.
A lot of people contact us because something clearly went wrong, but they’re not sure whether it rises to the level of a legal claim.
Maybe the product malfunctioned unexpectedly.
Maybe you were told it was “just an accident.”
Maybe the company is already denying responsibility.
And sometimes people wait too long to talk to a lawyer because they assume there’s nothing they can do.
The reality is that product liability cases are often difficult to evaluate without investigating the product itself, the safety history, prior complaints, recalls, engineering records, or how the injury occurred.
We can help you sort through that.
You should strongly consider speaking with a lawyer if:
• The product caused a serious injury
• The product failed during normal use
• There was a recall or safety warning issued afterward
• The company or insurer contacted you quickly after the incident
• You suspect the product was unsafe or defectively designed
A consultation doesn’t obligate you to do anything. But it can help you understand whether the situation deserves a closer look.
You work directly with attorneys
When you contact our office, your case is reviewed by lawyers who actually handle serious injury litigation. You are not getting passed into a giant intake system or a call center.
We know how aggressively companies defend these cases
Manufacturers and insurers usually move quickly once someone is seriously injured. So do we. Early investigation can make a significant difference in preserving evidence and understanding what actually happened.
We focus on practical, honest guidance
Some cases are strong. Some are not. We’ll tell you what we think, explain why, and help you make an informed decision about how to proceed.
No upfront legal fees
Product liability cases are handled on a contingency basis. If we don’t recover compensation, you don’t pay attorney’s fees.
The longer these cases sit, the harder they can become to investigate properly.
Products disappear.
Records get lost.
Companies begin building defenses immediately.
If you were seriously injured by a dangerous or defective product, we can help you understand whether there may be a claim worth pursuing and what steps should be taken next.
Speaking with a product liability lawyer in Wilmington, DE early can help preserve evidence and avoid mistakes that may hurt the case later.
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With decades of experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law, Ciconte Wasserman brings a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to every case.