Practice Areas
Product Liability
Holding manufacturers accountable for dangerous and defective consumer goods, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.
Overview
The product was supposed to be safe.
Every product on a shelf carries an implicit promise: used as intended, it will not hurt you. When a vehicle part, a household product, a medical device, or a medication breaks that promise, the harm lands on people who did nothing wrong.
Alabama law, through the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD) and related claims, allows injured people to hold manufacturers and sellers accountable when a product is unreasonably dangerous — something that can be proved through one or more means, including that the product was defectively designed, defectively manufactured, or sold without adequate warnings of its dangers.
These cases pit individuals against well-defended companies, and they turn on engineering, medicine, and documents the defendant would rather you never see. That is work we prepare for from day one.
What we investigate
Getting to what really happened
A product case starts with the product itself and the paper trail behind it:
- Design defects that made the product unreasonably dangerous
- Manufacturing defects in the unit that hurt you
- Warnings and instructions that failed to disclose real risks
- Recalls, complaints, and prior incidents involving the product
- What the manufacturer knew, and when, from its own documents
- Preservation and expert examination of the product itself
How we help
Preserve first, then prove
The product that injured you is the single most important piece of evidence:
- Act immediately to preserve the product and the scene evidence
- Engage the engineering and medical experts the defect requires
- Pursue the manufacturer’s internal documents and testing history
- Identify every company in the chain that bears responsibility
- Pursue full accountability and fair compensation for the harm
The information on this page is general and not legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your case.
Common questions
Product Liability questions, answered
General answers to what people ask most. Every case is different, and this is not legal advice. For guidance about your situation, please reach out.
What do I have to prove in an Alabama product liability case?
Under the AEMLD, generally that the product was in a defective, unreasonably dangerous condition when it left the defendant’s control, that it reached you without substantial change, and that the defect caused your injury. Negligence and warranty claims can apply as well. Which theories fit depends on the facts.
Should I keep the product that hurt me?
Yes, and this matters enormously. Keep the product, its packaging, receipts, and anything that came with it, and do not alter or repair it. The product is the centerpiece of the case, and losing it can mean losing the claim.
What kinds of products are these cases about?
Consumer goods such as vehicles and parts, tools, appliances, and children’s products; medical devices such as implants and surgical hardware; and pharmaceuticals with dangerous defects or inadequate warnings. If a product hurt you when used as intended, it is worth a conversation.
How long do I have to file?
Most Alabama product liability claims must be filed within two years of the injury, though the analysis can be more involved depending on the claims and when the harm was discovered. Because evidence and the product itself must be preserved, earlier is always better.
Free, confidential consultation
Talk to a lawyer who will listen
Tell us what happened. We will review your situation and give you an honest read on your options, with no obligation.