When companies sell dangerous products, defective drugs, unsafe medical devices, or toxic consumer goods, injured people have the right to hold them accountable. A product liability lawsuit may allow you to recover compensation if a product was defectively designed, improperly manufactured, contaminated, mislabeled, or sold without adequate warnings.
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP, our New York product liability attorneys represent individuals and families harmed by dangerous products, defective medical devices, prescription drugs, toxic exposures, and large-scale mass tort injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury after using a consumer product, medication, medical device, or household product, our firm can review your case and explain whether you may qualify for a product liability lawsuit, mass tort claim, or individual injury case.
A product liability lawsuit is a civil claim brought by someone injured by a defective or dangerous product. These cases often allege that a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or other company placed an unsafe product into the marketplace.
Product liability claims may involve:
A product does not have to be recalled for you to have a potential claim. Many product liability lawsuits begin before a recall is issued, especially when companies allegedly knew or should have known about a serious safety risk.
Product liability claims generally fall into three major categories.
A design defect means the product was dangerous because of the way it was created or engineered. In these cases, the product may be unsafe even when manufactured correctly.
Examples may include unsafe medical implants, defective vehicle components, dangerous consumer products, or drugs with risks that outweigh their benefits.
A manufacturing defect occurs when something goes wrong during production, assembly, packaging, or quality control. The product may differ from its intended design and become dangerous because of that error.
These cases may involve contaminated products, defective batches, broken components, or products that fail during normal use.
A failure-to-warn claim alleges that a company did not provide adequate warnings, instructions, or safety information about known or reasonably foreseeable risks.
These cases are common in lawsuits involving prescription drugs, medical devices, toxic chemicals, and consumer products with hidden dangers.
You may have a product liability claim if:
Every case is different. A product liability attorney can review the product, your injury, the timeline of use, medical records, warnings, recalls, and whether similar claims have been filed against the company.
Our firm handles a wide range of product liability and mass tort claims. Current investigations include:
Long-term use of chemical hair relaxers and straighteners has been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. These lawsuits allege that manufacturers failed to properly warn consumers about the potential health risks associated with frequent use of chemical hair straightening products.
Our firm is reviewing claims involving popular hair relaxer brands, including products marketed to Black and Latina women.
GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes medications, including drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, and Zepbound, have been linked to serious injuries in some users.
Current lawsuits and investigations involve injuries such as gastroparesis, stomach paralysis, severe gastrointestinal problems, bowel obstruction, and vision loss conditions such as NAION.
These claims allege that drug manufacturers failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare providers about serious potential risks associated with GLP-1 medications.
Lawsuits against major social media companies allege that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube were designed to keep children and teens addicted, leading to serious mental health injuries.
These cases may involve claims related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, exploitation, and other harms allegedly connected to excessive or harmful social media use.
Our firm is investigating claims involving children, teens, and young adults harmed by social media platform design, algorithms, and inadequate safety protections.
Talc-based powders from brands like Johnson & Johnson have been associated with ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene. We’re pursuing cases on behalf of individuals and families affected by this ongoing public health issue.
Faulty medical devices (e.g., Paragard IUD, CPAP machines, Exactech implants)
Dangerous prescription drugs (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro, Depo-Provera)
Auto defects (e.g., airbag failures, brake malfunctions)
Children’s toys and furniture (e.g., choking hazards, tip-over risks)
Exploding batteries and power tools
Toxic chemical exposure in household and workplace products
Liability in product defect cases may extend beyond the manufacturer. Other potentially responsible parties include:
Product designers and engineers
Manufacturers and assembly plants
Third-party component suppliers
Retailers and online sellers
Distributors and wholesalers
Even a retailer that didn’t make the product may be liable if they sold a defective or recalled item to the public.
If you’ve been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be eligible to recover compensation for:
Emergency medical treatment and ongoing care
Lost wages and reduced earning potential
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Permanent disability or disfigurement
Punitive damages, in extreme cases involving reckless or intentional misconduct
To protect your legal rights:
Contact a New York Product Liability Attorney
Get a free case evaluation to determine your legal options and whether your injury qualifies for a claim.
Preserve the Product
Save the defective product, original packaging, receipts, instructions, and any photos or videos related to the incident.
Document Your Injuries
Seek medical attention immediately and keep all treatment records. Your documentation will be crucial in proving your claim.
File Your Claim On Time
New York’s statute of limitations is strict—waiting too long could cost you the right to compensation.
Our firm has decades of experience in high-stakes personal injury and product liability litigation. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with some of the largest corporations and secured significant settlements and verdicts for injured New Yorkers.
We’re currently litigating major product liability and mass tort cases and are accepting new clients across New York City, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, and nationwide.
If a defective product has caused you or a loved one serious harm, don’t wait. Our team at Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro is ready to help you pursue justice and financial recovery.
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