Bakersfield Product Liability Attorney

The Law Offices of Young & Nichols

Products with defects can have dangerously affect your everyday life. It's a danger that many people are unaware of. Defects can come in many forms, including manufacturing defects, design defects, and marketing defects, such as a failure to warn of danger. When accidents occur and damage the lives of those who use the products, the health and lifestyle changes can be drastic. These people deserve justice and compensation for the harm caused by a defective product.

The attorneys at Young & Nichols are dedicated to helping you find justice. The attorneys in our firm have years of experience helping men, women, and children injured by everyday products. We believe in our services so strongly that we operate on a contingency basis – we don’t get paid unless you settle or win your case.

If you reside in Bakersfield, California or the surrounding areas, please call 866-327-9661 to speak with one of our experienced product liability attorneys and discuss your legal options in a free consultation.

Product liability claims extend to many areas, from cars to medication and even toys. This list includes:

• Gas tanks
• Air bag failure
• Brake system failure
• Tire blowout
• Dangerous prescription medications
• Swimming pools
• Children's toys
• Car seats
• Household products
• Motorcycle defects
• Farm equipment
• Guns/firearms
• Pesticides
• Baby furniture
• Helmets

Strict Liability

With strict liability, courts have held that manufacturers have the most knowledge about their products, so they can be held responsible for the damages of a product even if it was due mostly to consumer negligence or misuse. Therefore, manufacturers are commonly held liable in product liability claims; however, other parties may also be held liable. The sellers of the product may also be liable, including manufacturers, resellers, wholesalers, and distributors. Even if the defective product was made in outside of the United States but sold within it, the foreign company is still subject to American laws and can be held liable for defective products.

Product liability cases usually have a time limit to them after the initial damage was done -- this is called a statute of limitations. In some places, it begins when the harm is done; in others, it begins when the damage is discovered. In either case, it is important to contact a product liability attorney right away to make sure you file your claim in a timely manner. Usually expert witnesses are also needed in such cases, and a product liability attorney will have the resources to get an expert witness to help with your case and testify for you.

Take Action with Young & Nichols Today

If you or a loved one has been harmed from a product you bought, contact us immediately. Call 866-327-9661 for a free consultation with a Bakersfield product liability attorney. Let us help you gain the compensation that you deserve.