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(314) 500-HURTDefective Products Lawyer in Rankin, IL. If you or someone you care about were hurt because of a defective product, call a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL right away at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a complimentary case review .
In the contemporary world, products surround us everywhere we go. From cell phones to vehicles, cosmetics, prescription drugs, medical technology, playground equipment and beyond, there’s so surrounding us that has gone through various stages of design and production before it reaches the buyer. That’s why everyone involved in manufacturing and selling has a responsibility to make sure you are not put in unreasonable danger by a faulty product. No one deserves to be put in harm’s way because proper safety protocols were not followed. When someone else breaks the rules and causes you injury, the Rankin, IL defective products lawyer at Burger Law will help you get full compensation for all of your damages.
At Burger Law, our defective products lawyer team in Rankin, IL has over 70 years of combined experience and has secured our clients over $170 million in verdicts and settlements. We know that an injury from a defective product is an unanticipated burden and can leave you apprehensive and infuriated. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of legal advocacy and work around the clock to get our clients in Rankin and throughout Illinois the maximum compensation they deserve. In doing so, your Burger Law defective products lawyer will empower you to get back on your feet and feel whole again. Get in touch with us right away at (312) 500-HURT for compassionate, aggressive and expert legal counsel.
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The following are some useful links and FAQS from your Burger Law defective products injury lawyer in Rankin, IL:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that faulty products result in in excess of 29 million injuries and 21,000 fatalities annually.
According to data from the Insurance Information Institute, in 2019 the mean average that juries awarded plaintiffs in product liability claims was over $7 million, while the median was $2 million. That speaks to the incredible destruction an unsafe product can cause.
The majority of personal injury cases in Rankin, IL are won or lost based on the notion of negligence. We all owe each other a duty of care in certain situations; for example, Rankin, IL dog owners must always have control of their dog. When someone fails in that responsibility, for example if sustain an injury because you were hit by a distracted driver they can be held accountable for your damages and would have to pay you a financial recovery.
However, most product liability or defective products claims are strict liability claims, meaning that anyone involved in the manufacture and sale of a product is liable for any injuries a product causes, whether they were negligent or not. According to Illinois Jury Instructions 400.00, any product sold in the United States needs to be “reasonably suitable for use as such accompanies it into the hands of the ultimate purchaser.” To successfully collect the financial recovery you deserve, you and your Rankin, IL defective products lawyer must prove that the product was “unreasonably dangerous” — meaning it is unsafe when used as intended — at the moment that it got into your hands.
Illinois classifies three different ways in which a product can be found defective:
Strict liability is intended to hold corporations accountable and persuade them to implement exhaustive safety procedures for ensuring 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 cutting costs than ensuring their products will not injure anyone. When that happens, your Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL will hold them accountable by conducting a full investigation of your case and insisting on nothing but complete compensation.
Foreseeability is a key concept in dangerous product lawsuits, and it is relevant to everyone involved. The corporation that made the product must predict 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 anticipate a reasonable buyer using it. For example, you you would not have a very good case if you ingested a product with the warning “external use only,” but would have a claim if it caused burns on your skin.
Dangerous product cases can be tricky, because of how many parties may be involved, the fact that each will endeavor to deflect guilt onto the others and the fact that the companies that made the product often spend large amounts of money on legal defense teams. With Burger Law, you do not have to have a lot of money to hire an accomplished and talented defective products lawyer that consistently gets great results in difficult cases. We charge no upfront fees, and only take a moderate percentage of your final settlement or verdict. Those large corporations and insurance companies fear us because they know we take on and win the tough cases, and treat each client with the same level of resolve, commitment and expertise.
Your Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL start working on your case immediately after agreeing to take your case. As your legal representation, we will:
Every Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL is consistently honing their trial tactics and developing new strategies to push back against the chicaneries insurance adjusters implement to devalue your damages. You only have one chance at receiving the compensation you are owed; you need an attorney you can trust. Call Burger Law now at (312) 500-HURT.
Product liability cases also present an opportunity for a class action lawsuit, which are suits where a collective group of people join together to seek justice and compensation against the same company. When you reach out to a defective products lawyer, you may be able to be connected with others in your position and join their lawsuit. Recently, Burger Law attained a $113.7 million verdict in a class-action claim.
In general, anyone involved from the initial design to the product hitting the shelves may be considered to blame. Illinois has what is referred to as the “Distributor’s Statute” (735 ILCS 5/2-621), which allows for a distributor or vendor to be dismissed from a lawsuit only if the manufacturer can be found, still exists as a company and is able to pay for your compensation. The idea is that the distributor is not liable for errors in the development or manufacturing process. However, your defective products lawyer can make an argument in court to include the vendor if they can show that:
According to 735 ILCS 5/2-1117, Illinois is a joint and several liability state. This means that every defendant is both responsible for themselves and the damage that other defendants caused. So, if one of the defendants cannot afford to compensate you fully or has policy limits, the other liable defendants are obligated to make up the difference. A seasoned and skilled Rankin, IL defective products lawyer like those at Burger Law will fight hard so that you get every nickel you are owed and that no one to blame for your injuries avoids taking responsibility.
You and your Rankin, IL defective products lawyer will have to will have to effectively argue the following four factors:
Your Burger law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL has experience taking on and winning all three types of product liability claims, proving the above four aspects and getting great financial recovery for their clients.
There are so many different varieties of industries in the world, and any product that is not properly designed, tested, manufactured and distributed could cause severe injuries. Three of the most common and deadly claims we see are:
Defective vehicles are the most common type of product liability that our defective products lawyer team sees in Rankin, IL. In 2019 alone, over 53.1 million recalls were issued both for entire vehicles and individual parts. Defective car parts can lead to crashes and fires, and fail to protect occupants from harm as intended. Common faulty car components we see are:
Alternative vehicles like 4-wheelers can also cause injuries, for instance if a design defect gives them a heightened propensity to rolling over.
Medical devices are intended to make our lives better and allow us to live the life we want. But, sometimes they can do the opposite and make our lives worse when not manufactured, shipped or installed correctly. Examples of medical devices that your Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL has seen be defective are:
As the medical industry becomes more technologically advanced, medical device recalls have soared. In the first quarter of 2018, medical device recalls rose by 126 percent, with software issues being the major cause.
In 2017, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department announced that throughout a decade Medicare paid out at least $1.5 billion to replace more than 73,000 flawed cardiovascular devices alone. Medical devices should help alleviate pain and extend our lifespans, not cause further damage. If a flawed medical device ended up worsening your condition, your Rankin, IL defective injuries lawyer at Burger Law will fight for your right to be reimbursed when your trust was betrayed.
In February 2022, Exactech, a company that manufactures implants and joint replacements, issued an Exactech Polyethylene Knee Replacement Recall. Because of flaws in their packaging and shipping process, the replacements do not last nearly as long as they were built to and have caused unimaginable pain and lifelong damage to possibly as many as 150,000 patients who had the replacement joint implanted. When Burger Law was contacted by a client, we immediately filed suit on their behalf and are taking on more Exactech Knee Replacement cases to this day. You can read the complaint we filed for our first client by clicking the link below:
The Federal Drug Administration has firm 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. That means that 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 Rankin, IL to stand up to these bullying corporations and make them realize that their behavior is unacceptable.
Hundreds of thousands of drugs and medical devices are taken off the national market each year, and many of them have already been widely ingested and used. If you or someone you care about received injuries because of careless pharmaceutical companies and corporations, contact a Burger Law defective products injury lawyer as soon as possible. We protect the rights of the injured and vulnerable and make sure negligent corporations know how much damage has been inflicted because of their actions. Burger Law has already successfully filed suits for families against opioid manufacturers so they can have some sense of peace for the wrongful death of their loved one.
Other examples of defective products we file suit for in Rankin, IL include:
In personal injury claims, you liable parties are obligated to reimburse you for economic damages, noneconomic damages and, rarely, punitive damages. The amount of compensation you get is based on the extent of your injuries, how they have affected you financially, mentally and physically and the drive of your defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL.
Economic damages reimburse you for the economic aspects of your injuries, and will typically be the sum total of all of the money you spent or lost because of your injuries. Examples of economic damages your Rankin, IL defective products lawyer will help you get are:
Noneconomic damages are not as easy to calculate, and are meant to compensate you for the physical and emotional pain your injuries cause. According to 735 ILCS 5/ §2-1115.2, the state of Illinois defines noneconomic damages as:
Punitive damages seek to punish the responsible party for gross misconduct and to deter future misconduct. In product liability claims in Illinois, your defective products lawyer can only seek punitive damages if they make a pre-trial motion in a court hearing where they demonstrate that you will likely be compensated for those damages. The motion must be filed no later than 30 days after the original complaint.
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We know the idea of going toe-to-toe powerful insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies can be daunting. It seems like the larger and more powerful a corporation, the more impossible it is to hold them accountable. But they cannot escape the law, and they cannot hide from Burger Law. We have spent decades fighting back against bullies like resistant insurance companies and getting the best possible results for our Rankin, IL clients. We fight until there is nothing left to fight and you are fully compensated for your injuries. Consulting with a Burger Law defective products lawyer is free, and we charge no attorneys fees until we achieve a successful resolution in your case. To start on the road to truly recovery, call a Burger Law defective products lawyer in Rankin, IL right away at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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