Defective Products Lawyer in Darien, IL.

Defective Products Lawyer in Darien, IL. If you or someone you love sustained an injury because of a faulty product, call a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL now at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a no-cost, no-obligation case review .

In the contemporary world, it can feel like almost everything we touch is a product. From cleaning supplies to vehicles, make-up, prescription drugs, medical technology, industrial equipment and beyond, there’s so surrounding us that has at one point been devised, designed, manufactured, distributed and sold. That’s why everyone who takes part in distributing a product, from initial conception to the vendor who sells it, has a responsibility to make sure you are not put in danger by a faulty product. We all have a right to not be put in harm’s way because other people or corporations chose not to follow safety appropriate safety measures. When another party breaks the rules and you end up injured, the Darien, IL defective products lawyer at Burger Law will fight on your behalf until you collect maximum compensation for all of your damages.

At Burger Law, our defective products lawyer team in Darien, IL has been seeking and delivering justice for over 30 years and has won the injured in Illinois over $170 million in verdicts and settlements. We know that an injury from a defective product is not something you were anticipating and can leave you apprehensive and infuriated. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of legal representation and do not rest until our clients in Darien, IL collect the full compensation they deserve. In doing so, your Burger Law defective products lawyer will help you feel like you have truly healed. Call us today at (312) 500-HURT to start the journey in securing maximum compensation for your or your loved one’s injuries.

If you were harmed by a faulty product in Darien, IL, find out the true value of your case by filling out our complimentary personal injury calculator.

The following are some useful links and FAQS from your Burger Law defective products injury lawyer in Darien, IL:

• FDA Recall List and Safety Alerts
• Consumer Products Safety Commission Recall List
• U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Recall List
• Recalls.Gov
• What to Do if You’re Injured by a Dangerous Product?
• Can I Sue a Company if Their Product Gave Me Cancer?
• Can I Sue for a Defective Car Part if it Caused My Accident?

How Common Are Defective Products in Darien, IL?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that hazardous products result in more than 29 million injuries and 21,000 deaths each year.

Based on statistics from the Insurance Information Institute, in 2019 the mean average that people injured by faulty products recovered was over $7 million in product liability cases that went to trial, while the median was $2 million. That speaks to the extreme devastation an unsafe product can cause.

Negligence vs. Strict Liability in Defective Products Cases

Most personal injury claims in Darien, IL are decided by the idea of negligence. We all have an responsibility to each other’s safety in certain situations; for example, property owners and managers must make sure their premises is reasonably safe so no one sustains a slip and fall. When someone fails in that duty, for instance if sustain an injury because you were hit by a distracted driver they can be held accountable for your damages and would be obligated to reimburse you for your injuries and other damages.

However, most product liability or defective products claims are determined by strict liability, meaning that anyone in the chain of distribution is at fault for any injuries a product causes, irrespective of negligence. According to Illinois Jury Instructions 400.00, any product put on the market needs to be “reasonably suitable for use as such accompanies it into the hands of the ultimate purchaser.” To make a successful strict liability claim, you and your Darien, IL defective products lawyer have to demonstrate that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” — meaning it is unsafe when used in a foreseeable way — when it left the manufacturer’s or distributor’s control.

In Illinois, strict ability applies to three different categories of defective products:

1. Design Defect: A design defect is an inherent flaw in the design that afterwards affects all of that product model that go on to be manufactured. An example is an electrical appliance that can overheat and cause fires.
2. Manufacturing Defects: A product can be designed effectively and safely but still become dangerous because of mistakes in the manufacturing process. This can either only make one product faulty, i.e. a single vehicle, or several or all of them, as in an entire line of the same model vehicle. An example could be incorrectly installing wires or electrical components or not properly fastening components to each other.
3. Inadequate Warnings and Instructions: This occurs when the product was not defective through design or manufacture, but instead when the manufacturer did not include correct and clear instructions or when there is a hazard that could arise from normal use of the product. Examples include failing to warn that a hairdryer might cause an electric shock if it comes in contact with water or food packaging that does not mention all the ingredients and causes an allergic reaction. The company that makes a product typically does not have to warn against dangers that a reasonable person would foresee. For instance, they do not have to warn you that a match could start a fire.

Strict liability is intended to hold corporations accountable and persuade them to implement exhaustive safety procedures for verifying the safety of their products. Even so, too often companies do not respect their obligation to make safe products and try to focus more on their bottoms line than ensuring their products will not cause any damage. When that happens, your Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL will hold them responsible by conducting a full investigation of your case and insisting on only the best possible compensation.

Foreseeability in Defective Products Claims in Darien, IL

Foreseeability is a vital concept in defective products suits, and it applies to everyone involved. The manufacturer must anticipate all the ways someone could reasonably use the product, while you would not have a very good case if you used the product in a way they manufacturer could not foresee a logical person using it. For example, you you would not have a very good case if you were using a power tool recklessly.

How Defective Products Lawyer in Darien, IL Can Help

Hazardous product cases can be tricky, the sheer number of parties you can name in the lawsuit, the fact that each will endeavor to shift liability onto the others and the fact that the companies that made the product usually have the resources to hire expensive and high-profile legal defense teams. At Burger Law, our defective products lawyer team prides itself on giving the highest level of legal advocacy to the injured in Darien and throughout Illinois, regardless of a client’s financial status. We have instilled fear into powerful corporations and insurance companies because they know we do not back down from the tough cases, and tackle each case with the same level of tenacity, devotion and command of Illinois law.

When you hire a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL, we start working on your case immediately. As your legal representation, we will:

• Carry out a full investigation, including the history of the product that injured you and everyone that was part of its chain of distribution
• Work with with experts in a relevant field to determine the defect that caused your injuries and how it occurred
• Handle all documentation, investigation, negotiation and litigation while you heal
• Keep you up-to-date on the status of your lawsuit, so you know what’s going on and will be able to make the best decision for yourself and your Darien, IL family
• Do everything possible to get you full compensation in negotiation so you do not have to deal with a long trial
• Use our 30 years of trial experience to fight on your behalf in front of a jury if that is the only way to get you the financial recovery you deserve

Every Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL spends a lot of time honing their trial skills and developing new strategies to fight back against the tricks insurance companies employ to try and pay you as little as possible or nothing at all. You only have one shot at receiving the financial recovery you deserve; don’t let it slip. Call Burger Law now at (312) 500-HURT.

Product liability claims can also lead to class action lawsuits, which are suits where a collective group of people join together to seek justice and compensation against the same corporation. When you hire a defective products lawyer, you may that there are others who were injured by the same product. Recently, Burger Law achieved a $113.7 million verdict in a class-action claim.

Who Can I Sue for My Defective Products Injuries in Darien, IL?

Generally, anyone involved from the initial design to the product reaching the buyer may be found to blame. Illinois has what is referred to as the “Distributor’s Statute” (735 ILCS 5/2-621), which states that, as long as the company or corporation that made the product still exists, can be found and can afford to reimburse you for your damages, a vendor or distributor may seek to remove themselves from a lawsuit. The idea is that the distributor does not bear much responsibility design flaws. However, your defective products lawyer can file a motion to keep the vendor in the complaint if they can demonstrate that:

• The distributor exercised “significant control” of the design or manufacture of the product;
• The distributor was aware of the product’s flaw; or
• The distributor created the defect

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1117, Illinois allows for joint and several liability. This means that every defendant is both responsible for themselves and the injuries that other defendants caused. So, if for some reason one defendant cannot pay you for their percentage of blame, the other liable defendants are obligated to pick up the rest of the tab. A seasoned and expert Darien, IL defective products lawyer like those at Burger Law will fight hard to ensure that each and every liable party to ensure that they are held accountable and you collect the maximum financial recovery that they owe you.

What Do I Have to Prove in a Defective Products Claim in Darien, IL?

There are four facets that you and your Darien, IL defective products lawyer will have to demonstrate in order to make a successful claim:

1. You and your defective products lawyer must show that you sustained injuries and damages because of the defective product. If a malfunctioning toaster catches on fire, you would only have a defective products claim if it caused burns and/or property damage.
2. You and your defective products lawyer must show that the product in question was defective or lacked sufficient warning labels or instructions.
3. You and your defective products lawyer must prove that the defect or failure to warn was the proximate cause in your accident. If your car had defective brakes and you were injured in an auto crash, you would only have a product liability claim if the cause of the accident was your brakes not functioning properly. If the cause of the crash was a distracted driver who did not see you slowing down to turn, you would be able to sue the driver, but not the car manufacturer.
4. Finally, you and your defective products lawyer must show that you were not using the product in a way the manufacturer could not have foreseen or did not specifically warn against. If you followed the directions of applying a beauty product and still sustained an injury, you likely will be awarded compensation for your damages. If you were injured while riding on top of a car with malfunctioning airbags, you would not have a claim as the airbags were not the cause of your injuries and the reasonable use of a car is riding inside of it, not on top of it.

Your Burger law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL has been taking on and proving defective products claims for over 30 years and always gets the best possible results for their clients.

Common Types of Defective Products in Darien, IL

There are so many different types of products that we interact with on a daily or semi-regular basis, and almost any one of them could conceivably cause someone injuries because of a flaw anywhere in the distribution channel. Three of the most common and deadly claims we see are:

Defective Vehicle Parts Lawyer in Darien, IL

Defective vehicles are the most common type of product liability that our defective products lawyer team sees in Darien, IL. In 2019 alone, more than 53.1 million recalls were issued both for entire vehicles and individual parts. Defective car parts can result in collisions and fires, and fail to protect occupants from harm as intended. Common defective motor vehicle components we see are:

• Brakes
• Airbags
• Fuel systems
• Electrical wiring
• Wheels
• Steering systems
• Accelerators

Offroad vehicles like ATVs can also cause injuries, for instance many of them are prone to rolling over.

Defective Medical Devices Lawyer in Darien, IL

We trust medical devices to enhance and extend our lives. But, sometimes they actually do the opposite and cause us further complications when they are defective. Common medical devices that your Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL has seen cause further injuries to patients include:

• Artificial joints that can cause infections, limited mobility, chronic soreness or repeated dislocations
• Cardiovascular devises, which can result in infections or even wrongful death because of premature failures
• Surgical robots designed to operate on parts of the body that are difficult for a surgeon to manually reach that, when defective, can lead to pierced organs, infections and internal burns
• Blood clot filters that do not sufficiently protect the lungs from dislodged blood clots
• Permanent birth control devices that can pierce organs, result in pain in the pelvic region, excessive hemorrhaging and unwanted pregnancies

As the medical industry keeps coming up with new technologies, medical device recalls have soared. In the first three months of 2018, medical device recalls increased 126 percent, with software issues being the chief factor.

In 2017, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department announced that in the course of a decade Medicare had to spend at least $1.5 billion to replace more than 73,000 faulty heart devices alone. We should not have to worry that these highly advanced medical devices might cause us extensive pain instead of easing it. If a faulty medical device caused you damages, your Darien, IL defective injuries lawyer at Burger Law will hold the responsible parties accountable and make sure you get a full financial recovery for all of the unnecessary pain you experienced.

Earlier this year, Exactech, a manufacturer of joint replacements, had to recall several models of their Polyethylene Knee Replacements. Because of mistakes in their packaging and shipping process, the replacements deteriorate too quickly and have caused unthinkable pain and lifelong damage to potentially as many as 150,000 people who were depending on the replacement joint to return their mobility. When Burger Law was made aware of the defect by a client, we immediately got to work bringing them what peace of mind we could and are taking on more Exactech Knee Replacement cases to this day. You can read the complaint we filed for our first client here:

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Defective Drug Lawyer in Darien, IL

The Federal Drug Administration has stringent procedures for the testing, labeling, packaging and shipping of prescription drugs. However, the administration does not actually test drugs itself; rather, it relies on data from pharmaceutical companies’ own testing to determine if a drug is safe for release to the public. With no absolute third-party testing many drugs reach the shelves whose potential side effects greatly outweigh their potential benefits. Too many pharmaceutical companies value their bottom line over the safety of the people they are supposed to be helping. Currently, it is usually the pharmaceutical company’s decision if they will recall a drug that has found to have dangerous side effects. One way to make sure dangerous prescriptions stay off the shelves: call a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL to stand up for the vulnerable and let these corporations know that their behavior is deplorable.

Hundreds of thousands of medications and medical devices are recalled in the U.S. each year, and many of them have already been widely ingested and used. If you or someone you love sustained injuries because of irresponsible pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers, get in touch with a Burger Law defective products injury lawyer as soon as possible. We fight hard to see justice served by securing you compensation and holding negligent corporations accountable. Burger Law has already successfully won claims for families against opioid manufacturers so they can have feel sense of justice for the wrongful death of their loved one.

Other common defective products we see in Darien, IL include:

• Children’s toys
• Chemicals such as cleaning products
• Baby powder
• Household appliances
• Industrial machinery
• Cell phone batteries
• Beauty products

What Compensation Can My Defective Products Lawyer in Darien, IL Help Me Recover?

In defective products claims, you have a legal right to economic damages, noneconomic damages and, in some rare cases, punitive damages. The amount of financial recovery you get is based on the extent of your injuries, the economic, emotional and physical effect they have had for you and the drive of your defective products lawyer in Darien, IL.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for the economic aspects of your injuries, and include all of the money you spent or lost because of your injuries. Your Darien, IL defective products lawyer will help you be repaid for:

• Money you did not earn because of time spent recovering instead of working
• Lost or Reduced earning potential if your injuries resulted in lifelong impairment
• Medical costs, including:
  • Emergency room visits
  • Surgeries
  • Doctors appointments
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Prescriptions
  • In-home care
  • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or household improvements
• Transportation costs

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages are not as easy to calculate, and are meant to compensate you for the physical and mental pain you experience from your accident. According to 735 ILCS 5/ §2-1115.2, the state of Illinois defines noneconomic loss as:

• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of society

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages seek to make an example out of corporations for extreme negligence or misconduct. In dangerous products claims in Illinois, your defective products lawyer must seek punitive damages in a pre-trial motion in a court hearing where they demonstrate that a jury has a good chance of awarding you those damages. The motion must be filed within 30 days of the original complaint.

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Darien, IL Defective Products Lawyer | Burger Law

We know the prospect of going toe-to-toe a large corporation can be daunting. They have the money and influence to manipulate the world in ways most of us do not entirely understand. But Burger Law will make sure they do not avoid the consequences of their actions. We have dedicated our lives to fighting back against bullies like resistant insurance companies and getting the best possible results for our Darien, IL clients. We do not rest until you are fully compensated for your injuries. Consulting with a Burger Law defective products lawyer does not cost anything, and we charge no attorneys fees until we achieve a successful resolution in your case. To take the first step in getting justice for your injuries, call a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Darien, IL as soon as possible at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.

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Juanita Matthews

Year of 2023

This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!

Shaunda S.

7 months ago

I am very happy with the staff at Burger Law. I mostly worked with Michael Sheldon, and he did an amazing job. I trusted him completely with my case, and he did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this team if your ever in need of good attorneys.

Emelia M.

3 months ago

Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.

Helen L.

a year ago

We had a great experience with Burger Law for representing us after a serious car accident. Truly impressed by how professional and supportive the entire team is. And, many thanks to Genavieve and Laura – you are amazing!

Judy M.

a year ago

They did an amazing job on my case! Communication with them was great!!! Kept me informed and in the loop with everything that was going on!!! Will definitely be the 1st ones I’ll call if ever I’m in another accident!!! Thank you very much!!!

Chelsea C.

5 months ago

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David D.

2 months ago

Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.

Lisa B.

11 months ago

Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!

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