Lexington Product Liability Attorneys

If you have sustained injuries from the use of a product, you should speak to one of our Lexington product liability attorneys who can help you understand your rights. At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC, we have a team of product liability lawyers in Lexington, KY who understand what you are going through and can help you secure your rights.

There are many products that we depend on in our lives. We expect that they are manufactured safely through a proper manufacturing process and will not cause us harm when we use them. These products include the medicines that we take to stay in good health, the parts in our cars that keep it safe while in operation, the appliances that we use in our homes and in the workplace, and many other consumer products that we interact with to carry on our existence.

Manufacturers have a responsibility to provide adequate warnings about foreseeable dangers and ensure that products do not contain defects such as manufacturing errors or design defects. When a person is injured by a dangerous or defective product, there are a number of responsible parties that may be held liable for the harm caused by the product, including the manufacturers and sellers. However, not all injuries caused by a product will give rise to a claim for product liability, which typically falls into three categories: defective manufacturing, design defects, or failure to provide adequate warnings.

• Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC is a personal injury law firm fighting for the injured across Kentucky since 1986.
• We have over five decades of experience, and we are known for taking on the most challenging cases.
• We have gone to trial and obtained jury verdicts of $5.7 million in product liability for our clients.
• Our team fights to recover the maximum financial compensation for every client we represent, because we know that a fair settlement or award can make the difference in rebuilding a life harmed by a defective product.

If you have been injured by a defective product or inherently dangerous product, we can help you hold the parties responsible for your injury accountable for their negligence and pursue compensation for your damages. Call Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC today at 502-244-7772. Your initial consultation is free, and you pay no upfront costs for us to represent you in your defective product liability cases.

What is Product Liability?

Product liability is the legal principle that allows manufacturers and sellers to be held responsible for defective products that they put in the market, including faulty products and unsafe items. Manufacturers and sellers owe a duty to consumers to ensure that the products in the market do not cause harm to them and provide proper warning labels about potential dangers. A consumer can suffer harm because of a defectively manufactured product, a deceptively marketed product, or failure to warn about risks.

When manufacturers and sellers fail to uphold their duty of care to their consumers, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries, and injury victims can seek compensation through legal action. This area of law covers complex cases involving the entire line of products, and experienced Lexington product liability attorneys handle these claims to help injury victims recover compensation, including medical malpractice claims related to defective medical devices or drugs.

How Can a Lexington Product Liability Attorney Help You?

To make a successful product liability claim, you must prove that:

• The product was used in its original, unaltered, and unmodified condition;
• You did not perform any unauthorized alteration or modification to the product; and
• You exercised ordinary care in the use of the product

You must also prove that the product’s design, methods of manufacture, and testing did not conform to the generally recognized and prevailing standards at the time the product was designed and manufactured. Proving this requires experts who have knowledge in the relevant field of manufacturing and can give testimony about the product’s defective design, manufacture, or distribution. Many product liability cases involve large corporate entities and their legal teams, so having an experienced Lexington product liability attorney is crucial.

Our Lexington product liability lawyers at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC work on a contingency fee basis and have the resources to fully investigate your case, retain experts, and handle negotiations with insurance companies to develop a compelling case for you. At Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC, we have the experience as well as the financial resources to gather the evidence needed to prove your case, including claims for medical malpractice and lost wages related to serious injury.

Contact a Lexington Product Liability Lawyer for a Free Consultation Today

If you have been injured by a defective product, let us help you hold the parties responsible for your injury accountable. Call 502-244-7772 to schedule a free consultation with one of the experienced attorneys at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Conway & Stanton, PSC.

Even if the product was defective and it was the substantial cause of serious injury, death, or property damage, the manufacturer may avoid liability if the victim made unauthorized alterations or modifications, or did not exercise ordinary cause in the use of the product as required by Kentucky’s laws on negligence and strict liability. Reach out to our experienced Lexington personal injury lawyers, conveniently located to serve you, for legal representation in your defective product claim and get help seeking the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact us today by phone or by filling out the form to schedule your free initial case consultation with our product liability lawyers in Lexington.