New Orleans Product Liability Attorneys

Common Types of Product Liability Cases

Product liability injuries can be caused by many everyday products, such as:

• Children’s toys. Poorly designed toys can pose serious choking hazards or contain toxic materials like lead paint.
• Household appliances. Defective wiring in space heaters, blenders, or power tools can lead to burn injuries and electrical fires.
• Beauty products. Contaminated cosmetics or chemical hair treatments can cause permanent skin damage and hair loss.
• Automotive parts. Failing brakes, defective airbags, and blown tires can turn a normal commute into a devastating car crash.
• Pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Faulty surgical mesh, defective joint replacements, and recalled prescription drugs can cause life-threatening injuries.

No matter which product caused your injury, we can carefully examine the circumstances behind the incident and consult with industry experts as needed to pursue the maximum compensation you need to recover.

What Makes a Product “Unreasonably Dangerous”? 

A product is considered “unreasonably dangerous” if it causes harm during a reasonably anticipated use because of a specific, exclusive flaw. Our attorneys can analyze the facts of your case to determine which theory applies to your situation. 

To recover compensation, you must prove at least one of the following: 

Manufacturing Defect

A manufacturing defect occurs when a mistake is made during the actual assembly of the product. Even if the overall design is safe, a single item might deviate from the manufacturer’s specifications, making it uniquely dangerous.

Defective Design

A design defect means the product is inherently unsafe from the beginning. We can work to demonstrate that an alternative, safer design existed at the time the product was created that could have prevented your injury.

Inadequate Warning (Failure to Warn)

Manufacturers must warn consumers about any hidden risks associated with their products. A failure to warn occurs when a company provides inadequate instructions or hides known dangers from the public.

Breach of Express Warranty

When a manufacturer makes a safety guarantee or express warranty, they must honor it. If the product fails to conform to that explicit promise and causes an injury, the company may be held liable for damages. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Product Liability Claim?

You generally have a strict two-year statute of limitations to file a product liability lawsuit. Missing this deadline can bar you from seeking compensation from the manufacturer, making it vital to connect with our lawyers as soon as possible. We can track critical filing deadlines and manage administrative complexities during your recovery so you can focus on healing during this stressful time. 

How We Level the Playing Field Against Corporate Defense Firms

When you sue a manufacturer, you’re going up against massive corporate defense teams whose only goal is to protect the company’s bottom line. Because these corporations have vast resources and a reputation for unfairly denying claims through any means possible, you need an advocate who can fight back.

Cossé Injury Law prepares every case for trial to show corporate defense firms that we mean business. Our attorneys collaborate with safety engineers, accident reconstructionists, and other specialists to develop well-supported claims that clearly expose the company’s failures, making us well-equipped to fight for justice.