Las Vegas Product Liability Attorneys

Product liability refers to the legal responsibility that manufacturers, distributors and sellers in a product’s chain of distribution may bear if a product they place on the market causes harm or injury to a consumer. It operates under the premise that consumers have a right to expect that the products they purchase are safe when used as intended. Should these products fail and cause injury, the entities involved in its production and distribution may be held accountable.

Medical expenses: Victims of defective products often face hefty medical bills, both immediate and long-term. Compensation typically covers expenses related to hospital stays, surgeries, prescription medications, rehabilitation, and any future medical treatments stemming from the injury.

Lost wages: When an injury renders someone unable to work, whether temporarily or permanently, they lose out on their regular income. Compensation for lost wages aims to bridge this financial gap, ensuring that victims don’t suffer economically on top of their physical and emotional trauma.

Pain and suffering: Beyond the tangible losses, victims often endure significant physical pain and emotional distress. This can include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the physical pain and discomfort stemming from the injury. While it’s hard to put a precise number on these experiences, they’re essential components of a product liability claim.

Punitive damages: Nevada allows punitive damages where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice (NRS 42.005). These are not tied to the victim’s actual losses but are designed to serve as a penalty to the defendant and a deterrent for other potential offenders, and in an action against a manufacturer, distributor or seller of a defective product the usual limits, three times the compensatory damages or $300,000 where those are under $100,000, do not apply.

Automobiles: There have been several instances where vehicle components have malfunctioned, leading to accidents. This includes cases with brakes not responding, airbags failing to deploy or causing more harm when deployed, and tires bursting prematurely.

Medical devices: Medical advancements are typically a boon, but they come with their risks. Cases have emerged involving pacemakers that malfunction, joint replacements causing more harm than good, or mesh implants resulting in severe complications.

Children’s toys: Every year, there are recalls on children’s toys that pose significant risks. Whether it’s due to small parts causing choking hazards, toxic materials, or designs that can lead to injury, ensuring child safety is paramount.

Household appliances: Our homes are filled with gadgets and devices meant to make life easier. However, defects in products like blenders leading to lacerations, malfunctioning heaters causing fires, or ovens that explode or emit harmful gases pose severe risks.

Experience: With decades of experience representing victims in Las Vegas, Jack Bernstein Injury Lawyers have built a reputation for handling complex product liability cases with precision and tenacity.

Proactive approach: Our team conducts thorough investigations, collaborating with industry experts to gather and document the evidence supporting your claim.

Client-centric: Our commitment is unwavering. We prioritize our clients, advocating for their rights and pursuing any compensation that may be available under the facts and the law.