Product Liability

Name: Product Liability
Brand: The Stuckey Firm
Rating: 4.9 (248 reviews)

When a dangerous product causes serious harm, you need more than a recall notice or a refund. The Stuckey Firm helps you pursue accountability and compensation when a defective product disrupts your health, safety, and future.

Dangerous Products Should Not Reach Consumers

Most people assume that products sold in stores, shipped to their homes, or prescribed by their doctors are safe. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be life-changing. Defective products can cause severe injuries, permanent disability, and long-term medical care needs. Families may suddenly face lost income, ongoing treatment, and the emotional weight of knowing the harm was preventable.

These cases also tend to feel intimidating because the companies involved are often large and well-funded. Manufacturers, distributors, and insurers may deny responsibility or try to blame misuse, even when the product failed under normal conditions. A product liability lawyer can help you understand whether the harm was caused by a defect and what evidence is needed to pursue a claim that holds the right parties accountable.

The Stuckey Firm works with you, not just for you. We take time to understand what happened, explain options clearly, and build a strategy that protects your recovery and dignity. Our job is to handle the legal burden so you can focus on getting better.

What Is a Product Liability Claim?

A product liability claim is a legal action that seeks compensation when someone is injured by a defective or unreasonably dangerous product. These claims may involve consumer goods, household products, tools, children’s items, medical devices, vehicles, machinery, and prescription drugs. Product liability cases often focus on whether a product was defective in its design, defective in manufacturing, or sold without adequate warnings or instructions.

Unlike many other injury claims, product liability may involve holding multiple parties responsible, including the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer. Ohio law governs how product liability claims are evaluated, including what must be proven to show defect and causation. The Ohio Revised Code includes statutes that apply to product liability actions and civil claims generally.

Because many product liability claims involve regulated products, federal safety agencies may also play a role. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provides information on product recalls, safety investigations, and consumer reporting, which can help explain how dangerous products are identified and tracked.

The Benefits of Working With a Personal Injury Attorney for Product Liability Cases

A Stronger Defect Investigation. Product claims often require proving how the product failed and why it was unsafe. A product liability attorney can help build evidence through documentation, expert review, and product history research.
Preservation of Critical Evidence. The defective product itself may be the most important piece of the case. Legal guidance helps protect and preserve the product, packaging, instructions, and purchase history so evidence is not lost.
Accountability Beyond the Manufacturer. Liability may extend to distributors, retailers, and other parties in the supply chain. Legal representation helps identify every responsible entity and all possible insurance coverage.
Trial-Ready Leverage Against Large Companies. Manufacturers often fight these cases aggressively. Trial-ready preparation strengthens your negotiating position and protects your ability to pursue full compensation through litigation when needed.

We prepare each claim with trial readiness to protect your full recovery, but filing does not always mean going to trial.

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Does My Situation Require a Product Liability Lawyer?

You should consider legal guidance if a product caused serious injury during normal use or foreseeable use. These cases often involve burns, fractures, crushing injuries, poisoning, electrical shocks, lacerations, choking hazards, organ damage, and long-term complications. Product liability claims may also apply when a product lacks proper warnings, fails to include safe instructions, or has known safety risks that were not disclosed.

It is especially important to speak with counsel if the injury required hospitalization, surgery, long-term rehabilitation, or causes ongoing disability. If you still have the product, do not throw it away or attempt repairs. Preserve it as safely as possible, along with any packaging, instructions, receipts, and photographs of the damage. A product liability lawyer can help you evaluate whether the product was defective, who may be responsible, and what steps you can take to protect your claim.

The Product Liability Case Process What to Expect

Step One: Case Review and Evidence Guidance

We begin by learning what happened, reviewing the injury, and identifying the product involved. We provide immediate guidance on preserving evidence, documenting medical care, and protecting your claim while you focus on recovery.

Step Two: Product Investigation and Liability Review

We evaluate the product type, how it was used, what safety information was provided, and whether similar injuries have occurred. This includes reviewing product history, recall records, and identifying the manufacturers and distributors involved.

Step Three: Claim Development and Demand

Once evidence is collected and damages are clear, we build a demand reflecting medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term impact. We pursue compensation based on documented injury and a clear liability strategy.

Step Four: Negotiation or Litigation

Some cases resolve through negotiation, particularly when the evidence is strong. Others require litigation, especially when manufacturers deny responsibility or attempt to shift blame. We prepare each claim with trial readiness to protect your full recovery.

Common Types of Product Defects

Product liability cases often fall into a few main categories. A product may be unsafe because it was designed in a way that creates unnecessary risk, even when manufactured correctly. It may be defective because something went wrong during manufacturing, resulting in a dangerous deviation from the intended design. It may also be dangerous because warnings were missing, unclear, or inadequate for foreseeable risks.

Some product liability claims involve consumer items, while others involve industrial equipment, unsafe vehicles, or defective medical devices. If a product is regulated, federal standards may apply. The Food and Drug Administration provides information on drug and medical device safety, including recall notices, warnings, and adverse event reporting that may become relevant in cases involving pharmaceuticals or medical products.

“This team went above and beyond for me and my claim. I recommend them to anyone in need of these services. They made my health a priority and not just the claim. I love that they were worried about me, not just the money. PJ Ratcliff and Destinee were great at working on my claim, and in between, dealing with the medical piece as well as the insurance company.”

—M.M.

Why Choose The Stuckey Firm?

What Makes Us Different

The Stuckey Firm is a client-first personal injury practice built on trust, collaboration, and attorney-driven service. We work with you, not just for you, and we take the time to explain options clearly so you stay in control of decisions.

Trial-Ready, Thorough Preparation

Product liability cases require careful evidence preservation and a strong liability strategy. We build claims with detailed documentation, credible investigation, and trial-ready preparation, especially when large companies try to deny responsibility.

Proven Results and Representation

Our attorneys are respected statewide and known for bringing well-prepared, meritorious claims. That credibility matters when manufacturers and insurers attempt to minimize injuries or shift blame. We pursue accountability with seriousness and care.

You deserve representation that treats your injury with respect and pushes for outcomes that reflect real harm and long-term recovery.

Product Liability Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of products can lead to a product liability claim?

Claims can involve consumer products, appliances, children’s items, tools, vehicles, medical devices, and prescription drugs. Any product that causes harm due to a defect, poor design, or inadequate warnings may be involved.

What should I do with the product after an injury?

Preserve it if possible and do not repair or alter it. Keep packaging, receipts, manuals, and photos. The product itself may be critical evidence, and changes can create disputes about what caused the injury.

How long do product liability cases take?

These cases often take time because they involve investigation, technical evidence, and large defendants. Some resolve through settlement, while others require litigation. The timeline depends on complexity and the company’s response.

Do I need to prove the company intended harm?

No. Product liability claims usually focus on whether the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous, not whether the company intended to hurt anyone. The key issues are defects, causation, and damages.

What compensation may be available in a product liability case?

Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care needs, and long-term impairment. The amount depends on injury severity, liability proof, and the long-term impact on daily life.

Get Answers After a Defective Product Injury

If a dangerous or defective product injured you and you are unsure what to do next, we are here to help. Contact The Stuckey Firm to schedule a confidential consultation and get clear guidance on your options and the steps that can protect your claim.