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Defective product injuries · Established 1960
Product Liability Lawyers
When a product fails, the companies that designed, made or sold it may be responsible. If a defective product hurt you or someone you love, we will help you understand your options.
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Connecticut Product Liability Lawyers
With over five decades of proven results, our product liability lawyers in CT continue to deliver results for victims. We offer free consultations to help you understand your rights and legal options. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Product Liability Lawyers Serving the Hartford, CT Area
Dangerous and defective products are distributed across the country at an astounding rate. Whether a manufacturer has failed to adequately test a product or provide a sufficient warning label, consumers are always the ones exposed to the risk of a potentially dangerous product. When the general public is left in the dark about the household items that they possess, the consequences can be devastating, especially if the dangerous or defective product has made its way into the hands of a child or a loved one.
Fortunately, the law allows for victims to recover monetary compensation for the harm they have sustained through a product liability lawsuit. The Connecticut product liability lawyers at McCoy & McCoy have successfully handled defective product cases for 50+ years.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective product design, the defective product liability lawyers at McCoy & McCoy will fight for justice and pursue the maximum amount of compensation deserved. We proudly represent clients across Connecticut and have offices in Hartford, Torrington, and New Haven. If you cannot come to us, we can come to you, meet remotely, or arrange a consultation at a location that works best for your needs.
What Do I Do If I Was Injured By A Defective Product?
- Seek information – Identify who was responsible for placing dangerous items on the shelf, as product liability laws can hold manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and distributors accountable for putting a faulty product on the market.
- Assess Injuries – You must assess what type of injury you have suffered and how that injury came about.
- Understand Product Liability Laws –To start, it is important to understand that there are three types of defects that may exist, including a manufacturing defect, a design defect and a marketing defect – also known as a failure to warn.
- Enlist the Help of an Experienced Product Liability Lawyer – It is vital that you enlist the help of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. It is important to act quickly, as the statute of limitations in the state mandates that you file a lawsuit within three years of the date of injury.
Even if you are unsure of whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit, our firm still welcomes the chance to assess your case and provide you with the information that you are looking for.
What Qualifies as a Product Liability Claim?
The Connecticut Product Liability Act explains that “those who put defective products into the stream of commerce shall be liable to people who suffer injuries or damages.” To determine liability, however, the injured consumer must be able to show that:
1. The product was sold or manufactured by the defendant
2. The product was defective in some way
3. The defect existed when it left the manufacturer
4. The defect ultimately caused an injury
Who Can File a Product Liability Claim in Connecticut?
Consumers or users who have been harmed by a product containing defects can seek damages. Often times, this does not mean the owner of the defected product, it could be someone who the product was loaned or given to.
Contact a Connecticut Product Liability Lawyer
If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, but you are unsure of whether or not you have a valid case to pursue, it is important that you discuss the circumstances of your injury with an experienced, defective product attorney immediately.
Our principal lawyer, Frank McCoy, is certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – a distinction that fewer than 0.5% of all Connecticut lawyers have earned.
We have over 50 years of combined experience working as personal injury and product liability lawyers. We have successfully handled defective product cases for hundreds of clients throughout Connecticut.
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