A defective product is one that causes a user to suffer physical or personal injury because it is unreasonably dangerous, even when used as intended, or because of a manufacturing defect, design defect, or a warning defect (a failure to warn consumers of a particular risk associated with the product). It follows then that a [...]
Read moreConsumers have the right to expect that the products they buy are safe to use. Conversely, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have a duty to ensure that the products they create, distribute, and sell to consumers are safe. When a consumer is injured by a defective product, they are entitled to pursue a product liability claim [...]
Read moreThose who design, manufacture, distribute, or sell products, but fail to adequately warn consumers of the dangers associated with using those products, can be held liable for the injuries a person sustains when using one of their products. This is referred to as "a failure to warn", and can form the basis of a defective [...]
Read moreWhen a person is injured by a defective product, the manufacturer, the distributor, the wholesaler, and the retailer may all be held liable to compensate the injured party for any resulting medical bills, lost wages and income, pain and suffering, and other losses. There are 4 types of defects that may form the basis for [...]
Read moreChris is proud and humbled to be named as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles for four straight years. Among those honors, Chris is recognized as a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state receive this award. Chris was recently recognized as a “National Trial Lawyer Top 100”. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.
