Nashville Product Liability Attorneys

Voted "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News in Product Liability Litigation

For more than 40 years, the law has recognized that when companies manufacture or sell dangerously defective products, or fail to contain proper warnings, they can be held liable for injuries their products cause. At Kinnard Law, our attorneys are experienced in product liability cases. In fact, we have been recognized by "Best Law Firms" as one of the top firms in our area for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. We are familiar with the unique considerations that can apply in these cases, and our injury attorneys know how to get results.

Consider the following ways that our Nashville personal injury law firm is set apart:

• We have 150+ years of combined experience.
• We have tried hundreds of actual cases.
• Our team includes certified civil trial specialists.
• We give personal attention to each and every case.

The Experience to Handle Your Product Liability Case

Our lawyers have the experience to handle many different types of product liability cases, including:

• Injuries caused by manufacturing errors and/or design errors
• Injuries caused by dangerous toys—especially those that injure children
• Motor vehicle accidents caused by negligent design, brake failure, or defective tires
• Drug injuries—such as those caused by a defective fentanyl patch or those involving drug recalls

Design Error & Product Liability

When designing products, engineers must take into account how those products might be used by the public. Rough spots must be softened, sharp corners rounded, and exposed fasteners concealed. If these flaws are not caught at the design stage, it is not uncommon for the product to make it all the way through manufacturing and end up on a store's shelves. These design defects might cause individuals or their children serious harm.

Manufacturing Defects in Dangerous Products

Once a product is designed, it must be manufactured before it is made available to the public. The common understanding is this: the more complex the product, the more complex the manufacturing process. The more steps, or stages, involved, the more errors can be introduced. Products can suffer from exposed screws, exposed nails, rough edges or sharp pieces. Individuals or children can be hurt by a poorly designed product.

Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn)

Marketing defects involve issues with the way a product is marketed or labeled. This includes inadequate warnings or instructions about potential dangers associated with the product. For example, a power tool that lacks proper safety warnings or instructions on how to use it safely could be considered to have a marketing defect.

Common Types of Defective Products

Common forms of defective products include:

• Defective Automobiles and Parts: Issues with critical components like brakes, airbags, or engines that can lead to accidents or injuries. This category also includes problems with electrical systems, faulty fuel systems, or defective tires.
• Faulty Medical Devices: Products like pacemakers, implants, surgical tools, and diagnostic equipment that fail to function as intended. Defective medical devices can cause severe health complications, malfunctions, or even death.
• Unsafe Toys: Toys with small parts that pose a choking hazard, sharp edges that could cause cuts, or harmful chemicals that could lead to poisoning or other health issues. Additionally, toys with design flaws that could cause injuries during play.
• Defective Appliances: Home appliances such as toasters, heaters, washing machines, and refrigerators that have design or manufacturing flaws leading to fires, electrical shocks, or injuries. This also includes issues with the safety mechanisms or failure to meet safety standards.
• Contaminated Food and Beverages: Products that are contaminated with harmful substances, pathogens, or allergens due to issues in manufacturing, packaging, or handling. This includes foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemicals.
• Faulty Electronics: Consumer electronics such as smartphones, laptops, or televisions that have defects in their components, such as batteries prone to overheating or screens with display issues, which can lead to injuries or malfunctions.
• Defective Construction Materials: Building materials like roofing shingles, insulation, or concrete that are defective and lead to structural failures, leaks, or unsafe conditions in buildings.
• Unsafe Personal Care Products: Items such as cosmetics, skincare products, or hair care products that contain harmful ingredients, or have inadequate labeling or instructions that lead to adverse health effects.
• Defective Furniture: Furniture with design flaws or manufacturing defects that result in instability, sharp edges, or failure of components, leading to potential injuries from collapsing or malfunctioning pieces.
• Faulty Sporting Goods: Sports equipment like bicycles, helmets, or exercise machines that are improperly designed or manufactured, leading to injuries during use.
• Defective Household Goods: Items like cleaning products, garden tools, or cooking utensils that have safety flaws, such as sharp edges, chemical hazards, or structural weaknesses, leading to accidents or health issues.

Call (615) 933-2893 to Request a Detailed Consultation

At Kinnard Law, we are committed to helping the victims of dangerous or defective products fight for fair compensation. If you or someone you love was injured in this manner, we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We offer free consultations where you can discuss your legal options.

If you've been harmed by an unsafe product, you have the right to seek fair compensation for your injuries. We can meet with you in a confidential consultation and tell you plainly about your legal options. To set up a detailed discussion of your dangerous product case with a personal injury lawyer, contact our offices today.

Call us to schedule a free initial consultation. We serve clients throughout Tennessee.