Chicago Defective Product Lawyers
We rely on the products and equipment we use to be reasonably safe from design or manufacturing defects that could cause us serious bodily harm. When a product is inherently dangerous, we expect to be warned so we can take precautions. If a company fails in these duties, it may be responsible if we are injured.
At Konicek & Dillon, P.C., our lawyers represent people who have suffered serious injuries as a result of defective or dangerous products. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury while using a product at home or work, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. With offices in Geneva and Chicago, we represent clients throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri.
What Is a Defective Product?
There are three types of product defects:
- Design defects: An example of a design defect is a vehicle that is prone to rollover accidents because it is too high and too narrow. Another type of design defect is a product that fails to incorporate safety features, such as a punch press that can be operated with one hand, allowing a worker to stick the other hand inside the press while it is running.
- Manufacturing defects: An example of a manufacturing defect would be attaching a car seat to the floor of a car using bolts that are too short to prevent the seat from breaking loose in a rear-end collision.
- Failure to warn: When potential dangers can't be designed out of a product, the manufacturer has a duty to warn users to take precautions. An example would be a warning to wear eye protection when using a dangerous chemical.
Air bag defect injuries: We have obtained significant settlements in claims involving defective air bag systems, one in a foreign car and one in a domestic automobile.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your case with our Geneva product liability lawyers, call 630-313-2071 or fill out the contact form on this website. We offer home and hospital visits.
