Poisonings, electrocutions, burns, chokings, abrasions, contusions, lacerations, lost limbs, lost eyes, and even deaths—these are some of the dangers associated with dangerous consumer products and dangerous equipment in the workplace.  According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, approximately144,000 people (mostly children) are treated every year in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries from toys alone; 55,000 people are treated every year for injuries from general appliances (like washing machines, dryers, heaters, vacuums, etc.); 149,000 people are treated every year from injuries from household chemicals (like auto supplies, cleaners, deodorizers, polishes, paints, etc.); 856,000 people are treated every year for injuries from kitchen appliances (like gas and electric ranges, cookware, kitchen tools, etc.).

California’s product liability laws hold manufactures, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers accountable to those who suffer injuries from unsafe products.  Products must be designed in a way that is safe for consumers to use.  And warnings must be given to alert consumers to potential problems.

Victims of unsafe products have rights.  Victims have the right to be “made whole” again—to recover for all harms suffered.  Harms include past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses.  The harms also include past and future physical pain, mental suffering, diminished quality of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress.

Markson Pico LLP fights for victims of unsafe products.  We take on manufactures, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.  We take on insurance companies.  We take on employers that require employees to use dangerous equipment.  Our legal team does so backed by the support of investigators, accident reconstruction consultants, traffic engineering consultants, and medical consultants.

Call Markson Pico LLP today at 213-895-4000 for a free consultation.