Tuscaloosa Alabama Product Liability Lawyers

Tuscaloosa Product Liability Lawyers

Strong advocacy when defective products cause injuries and deaths in Alabama

Consumers have the right to expect manufacturers to design and build products that are safe to use and operate. Unfortunately, in an attempt to hold down costs, some manufacturers allow unsafe products into the marketplace and, as a result, these defective products injure and kill thousands of consumers every year. At Prince Glover Hayes, we have the experience and working relationships with product safety experts to hold manufacturers accountable when product defects cause injuries or the death of a loved one. Call our Tuscaloosa product liability lawyers today to assert your right to compensation.

Our record of results in product liability cases includes:

  • $8.75 million settlement. For the family of a victim of a defectively designed door who died due to a severe brain injury.
  • $2.5 million settlement. For the family of a woman who died while using defective equipment at work.
  • $2.5 million settlement. For a man with a severe brain injury due to a defectively designed auto part.
  • $2.4 million settlement. For a worker whose hand was severely injured by defective workplace equipment.
  • $1.8 million. On behalf of a worker with severe burns due to a defective product that exploded.
  • $1.4 million. For a victim with severe burn injuries due to a workplace explosion.

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What types of product liability claims do you handle in Tuscaloosa?

At Prince Glover Hayes, we help consumers and workers obtain strong recoveries when the products they use for their homes, work, and all aspects of their lives cause serious injuries or deaths.

Our Tuscaloosa product liability lawyers handle the following types of defective product claims (and many others):

  • Car parts. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other victims of car accidents when parts of cars, such as brakes, windshield wipers, electrical systems, fuel lines, or accelerators, cause accidents. We also represent victims when car parts such as airbags or seatbelts fail to protect people after accidents occur.
  • Truck parts. Our lawyers file truck accident claims due to defective truck parts. These parts include hydraulic systems, trailer hitches, cargo security devices, steering systems, blind spot technology, and other truck parts.
  • Motorcycle parts. We represent motorcycle accident victims when the throttles, clutches, tires, brakes, frames, engines, or other motorcycle parts malfunction.
  • Work equipment. Our lawyers represent employees and contractors in personal injury claims. We file these claims when power tools, forklifts, cranes, scaffolding, and all other types of workplace equipment, machines, and tools malfunction.
  • Explosions due to defects. Our lawyers represent victims when defective products and the negligence of employers and other defendants cause explosions, leading to catastrophic or severe injuries.
  • Household appliances. We file personal injury and wrongful death claims when electrical appliances such as furnaces, ovens, heaters, fans, electric coffee makers, hot plates, and other commonly used products cause harm. Some products like dishwashers and washing machines may also cause mold damage, which can harm the residents of the house.
  • Children’s products. Our Tuscaloosa product defect lawyers represent children and parents when any product designed for a child fails to work, including cribs, strollers, car seats, and furniture. Manufacturers may also be liable if a child suffocates due to plastic bags or products that a child may easily swallow.

We also handle product liability claims involving medications, medical devices, lithium batteries, and food and drink.

Why are manufacturers liable for any harm their products cause?

Alabama authorizes product liability civil actions  against manufacturers based on the following requirements:

  • The type of claim. A victim can file a personal injury claim, wrongful death claim, or property damage claim.
  • The type of product defect. Our Tuscaloosa product liability lawyers file actions when the cause of the accident is due to the “manufacture, construction, design, formula, preparation, assembly, installation, testing, warnings, instructions, marketing, packaging, or labeling of a manufactured product.”
  • The basis of the claim. We file product liability claims against manufacturers due to the following legal theories:
    • The manufacturer (strict) liability doctrine
    • Negligence
    • Innocent or negligent misrepresentation
    • “Breach of warranties,” which includes implied warranties and express warranties

We also file claims against others in the supply chain (distributors, wholesalers, dealers, sellers, and retailers) if certain additional conditions apply that generally require some type of active involvement of the distributor in the manufacture, control, or quality of the product.

How do you fight for the victims of product defect accidents in Tuscaloosa?

At Prince Glover Hayes, we work with product experts for a broad range of products. We select experts who have the educational skills and work experience to explain in writing and to juries just why the product that caused your injuries was defective, in violation of any warranties, or negligently handled.

In addition to working with product safety experts, we regularly use the discovery process (formal questions and answers) to question the manufacturers and any other defendants about all phases of the product’s development and marketing, including questions about:

  • The defective manufacture of a product
  • The defective design of a product
  • The failure to warn of the dangers associated with the use of a product
  • The failure to give adequate instructions regarding the use of a product

We also work with computer animation experts to show how a defectively designed or manufactured product resulted in an injury or death.

How does a product recall affect a defective product claim?

One additional way we use to show that a manufacturer should be held liable for product defects is by examining whether any recalls were issued by either a federal agency (such as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) or by the manufacturer itself. Federal agencies conduct independent examinations when there are complaints (such as reports of deaths or injuries) involving specific products. The agency may either issue its own recall or direct the manufacturer to issue a recall. Manufacturers can always issue their own recall.

We do not need to show there is a recall notice to file a product liability claim. If there is a recall, we can use the evidence in support of the recall to back your product liability case.

Our firms, Besley Allen and Prince Glover Hayes, have worked extensively as outside counsel for the State of Alabama in its efforts to hold accountable those responsive for the opioid crisis in this state.

Together, we have recovered settlements worth $728,206,685 for the state citizens.

How much is my product liability claim worth in Alabama?

Our seasoned personal injury lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future damages, including all your:

  • Medical bills of every kind
  • Lost income and lost benefits, including permanent disability compensation
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of bodily function
  • Property damage
  • Loss of consortium

Unlike most states, Alabama does not award damages for the financial and personal losses of the family. Instead, the purpose of the wrongful death claim in Alabama is to punish the defendant by awarding punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others.

Generally, you have two years to file a product liability claim – for personal injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one. Some exceptions may apply. It’s best to contact us immediately so we can have our experts examine or investigate the defective product and review your medical condition as soon as possible.

Do you have a product liability lawyer near me in Tuscaloosa?

Prince Glover Hayes Team

Prince Glover Hayes meets the victims of product liability accidents at our office located at 2311 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. If your injuries are from an explosion, fire, defective airbag, or any other type of malfunction that prevents you from coming to our office, we can make alternate arrangements to see you. We also consult with clients by phone and through online consultations.

We’re prepared to guide you step-by-step through the claims process and fight for all the compensation you deserve.

Speak with an experienced Tuscaloosa defective products lawyer today

At Prince Glover Hayes, we file product liability claims on behalf of anyone who is injured due to the use of the product – whether they’re the purchaser, a user, a worker, or just someone who is near the product when the injury occurs. Our Tuscaloosa product liability lawyers also represent families when a loved one dies due to a defective product. To assert your right to compensation, call us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle product defect cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive compensation if there is a settlement or a verdict in your favor.