Hurt by a defective product?
When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe. When a defective product causes a serious injury, or even a death, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages.
At The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, we understand the devastating impact a product-related injury can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys fight for people harmed by dangerous or defective products. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
Get A Free Case EvaluationCommon defective and dangerous products
Defective products show up in every part of daily life. Some of the most common we see include:
- Defective automobiles
- Automotive parts
- Pharmaceutical drugs
- Medical devices
- Household chemicals
- Household appliances
- Industrial machinery
- Consumer electronics
- Children’s products
- Food and beverages
- Agricultural products
- Recalled products
This list isn’t complete. If you were hurt by a product not listed here, talk with a lawyer about your options.
Get A Free Case EvaluationDoes the product have to be recalled?
No. A recall can be important evidence that a product was defective, but you can still bring a claim if the product was unsafe and caused your injury.
If a product has been recalled, keep the recall notice along with the product itself. Both can help your case.
What makes a product defective?
Liability can extend to manufacturers, designers, distributors, retailers or others in the supply chain if a product was defective when it left their control and caused an injury.
Even if a company says you misused the product, you may still have a case.
Design defects
The product is dangerous by design, even when it’s made exactly as intended.
Manufacturing defects
Something went wrong when the product was made, so it doesn’t match its safe design.
Inadequate warnings
Manufacturers must give clear instructions and proper warnings about risks that aren’t obvious.
What to do after a defective product injury
Taking the right steps early protects your health and your claim:
- Get medical attention right away.
- Keep the product, its packaging and your receipt.
- Take photos of the product and your injuries.
- Don’t sign waivers or talk to insurers without legal advice.
- Don’t post about the incident on social media.
- Talk with an experienced product liability lawyer.
Product cases often turn on technical design, manufacturing and regulatory records, so experience matters.
Get A Free Case EvaluationWhat if they blame me for misusing it?
Companies often claim a product was used incorrectly. You may still have a case, because manufacturers are responsible for clear instructions and proper warnings.
A product liability attorney can help determine whether user error or a poor design or label was really to blame.
Product liability questions, answered
General answers to questions we hear often. Every case is different, so talk with one of our attorneys about yours.
More frequently asked questionsHow do I know if I have a product liability case?
If you were hurt by a product you believe was defective, an attorney can look at the product’s design, how it was made, its warnings and your injury to determine your options. A free case evaluation is the first step.
What compensation might be available?
Compensation may include medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages caused by the defective product. The amount depends on the severity of the injury and the circumstances.
How long do I have to file a claim in Louisiana?
For most injuries on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana law gives you two years to file suit. Injuries before that date generally had a one-year deadline, and some cases have other rules. Evidence can disappear quickly, so it’s best to talk to a lawyer as soon as you can.
Who can be held responsible?
Manufacturers, designers, distributors, retailers or others in the supply chain may be responsible if the product was defective when it left their control and caused your injury.
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