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When you purchase a product, you trust it’s safe. Just the same, products can fail catastrophically and leave victims with serious injuries and enormous medical bills.

Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. has spent decades holding manufacturers accountable for dangerous products. We understand the devastation that a defective product can cause, and we fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

What is Product Liability?

Product liability holds companies responsible when their products cause harm. If a defective product caused your injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may owe you compensation.

There are three main defects that trigger liability:

Design defects: These exist before manufacturing begins. For example, an SUV prone to rollovers or a crib with gaps that a baby can get its head stuck in.
Manufacturing defects: These take place during the production process. For example, a batch of contaminated medicine or a car with faulty brakes would both fall into this category.
Marketing defects: These involve inadequate warnings or instructions. A powerful medication without proper dosage warnings creates serious and unnecessary danger.

You don’t need to prove that the company acted carelessly. Under Michigan law, if the product was defective and caused your injury, you have a case. Just like our personal injury lawyers, our product liability lawyers fight for the rights of injured victims.

Why Should I Find a Defective Product Lawyer Near Me?

Product manufacturers have deep pockets and aggressive legal teams that defend their interests. They’ll argue that you misused their product or deny that any defect exists. Going up against them on your own puts you at a massive disadvantage.

We level the playing field. Our product liability lawyer team knows how to preserve crucial evidence, work with engineering experts, calculate your full damages, and stand up to corporate legal teams.

The reality is that these product liability cases are quite common. Our legal team has successfully navigated many of these cases, helping our clients get optimal settlements. We make sure you understand your options before accepting any settlement, which is why you should never agree to anything with the insurance company before consulting with our legal team.

Types of Product Liability Cases

Our attorneys for defective products handle cases across numerous industries:

Automotive defects kill thousands yearly. Faulty airbags, defective tires, and brake failures can make driving hazardous and even lead to death.
Medical devices and drugs are supposed to improve our health, not destroy it. Things like hip replacements that fail prematurely and medications with undisclosed side effects cause immense suffering. These cases often overlap with our medical malpractice lawyer services.
Children’s products require extra vigilance. Toys with choking hazards and car seats that fail in crashes put our most vulnerable loved ones at risk.
Household products cause injuries every day. Space heaters can spark fires, and ladders can collapse. These are just a few examples.

How to File a Product Liability Claim

Acting quickly protects your rights. Michigan’s statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of injury to file a claim. Here’s what you need to do:

Seek medical treatment immediately.
Preserve the product as-is. Don’t attempt to make any repairs.
Document everything with photos and receipts.
Avoid giving statements to insurance adjusters.
Contact a product liability attorney right away.

Common Defective Product Types

Advances in technology create new dangers. Current emerging risks include electric vehicle battery fires and AI-powered medical diagnostic tools giving incorrect results. Traditional dangers persist, too. Power tools still malfunction. Furniture still tips over.

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Product

Your actions after an injury impact your case significantly. Keep detailed medical records, follow your doctor’s orders completely, and let us handle communications with manufacturers. Also, stay off social media about your case. You never know what insurance companies might try to use against you.

The Role of Attorneys for Defective Products

We do more than file paperwork. Our comprehensive approach includes investigation, expert collaboration, negotiation, and trial representation when needed.

Product liability cases demand both strong legal skills and technical knowledge. We bring that expertise to every case, whether you need a defective product lawyer near you after a minor injury or catastrophic harm.

Get the Justice You Deserve

A defective product can turn your world upside down, leaving you with overwhelming medical bills and time away from work. We’ve walked this path with hundreds of Michigan families.

Our contingency fee structure means you pay nothing up front. We cover all costs, and you pay only when we win your case.

Don’t let a defective product derail your life. Contact Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C., so we can evaluate your case. Call us at 1-866-642-4529 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to help you move forward. Our experienced team will review your case and start building your path to recovery.

FAQ

What is product liability law?

Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers responsible when their products cause harm. You don’t need to prove negligence, just that the product was defective and caused your injury.

What are the different types of product defects?

There are three different types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects. Each type requires different evidence, but all can support a valid claim.

How do I know if I have a product liability case?

You likely have a case if a product injured you during normal use and the injury resulted from a defect rather than misuse.

How much compensation can I get for an injury caused by a defective product?

Compensation varies based on the severity of injury, medical costs, lost wages, and long-term impacts. We fight for full compensation that covers all damages.

What should I do if I am injured by a defective product?

Get medical help immediately. Keep the product and all packaging. Document any injuries. Contact a product liability lawyer quickly to protect your rights.

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RESULTS-DRIVEN TRACK RECORD

$15.8 Million

Medical Malpractice / Birth Injury

Monroe, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A young couple from Monroe, Michigan, was awarded a $15.8 million verdict as the result of their baby son, Jason, being inflicted with Cerebral Palsy as the result of an error during the final stages of a labor.

Result: $15.8 Million
$1 Million

Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death

Oakland County, Michigan

What Happened:

While in the hospital a mother of three was not properly treated for a closed-head injury causing her untimely death.

Result: $1 Million
$1.4 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Brain Injury

Livonia, Michigan

What Happened:

A Livonia pedestrian recovered $1.4 million when he was struck by a commercial van resulting in a traumatic brain injury in Redford, Michigan.

Result: $1.4 Million
$9 Million

Medical Malpractice / Misdiagnosis

Wayne County, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

Patient suffered cardiac arrest and brain damage when a hospital failed to recognize internal bleeding and treatment was delayed for more than 14 hours.

Result: $9 Million
$3.3 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Tuscola County, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A Tuscola County jury awarded $3.3 million to a severely brain injured motorist as the result of a defective Michigan highway.

Result: $3.3 Million
$1.25 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Construction Site Injury

Flint, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A seventeen-year-old construction worker suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall in Flint, Michigan, and was awarded $1.25 million.

Result: $1.25 Million
$1.9 Million

Medical Malpractice

Wayne County, Michigan

What Happened:

Middle-aged woman suffered severe disfiguring facial burns from a simple surgical procedure.

Result: $1.9 Million
$3.8 Million

Medical Malpractice / Birth Trauma

Southern Michigan

What Happened:

Child developed cerebral palsy with developmental delays due to lack of oxygen and brain injury during labor and delivery.

Result: $3.8 Million
$1.5 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Construction Site/Workplace Injury

Westland, Michigan

What Happened:

A Westland construction worker recovered $1.5 million after sustaining a traumatic brain injury while on a construction site in Detroit, Michigan.

Result: $1.5 Million
$1.3 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Truck Accident

Marlette, Michigan

What Happened:

A Marlette, Michigan, family reached a $1.3 million settlement in the traffic death of their 5-year-old son when they were struck by a semi truck.

Result: $1.3 Million
$225,000

Medical Malpractice/Cancer Misdiagnosis

Redford, Michigan

What Happened:

The misdiagnosis of breast cancer resulted in a Redford, Michigan, woman recovering $225,000.

Result: $225,000
$125,000

Workers Compensation

Detroit, Michigan

What Happened:

A construction worker redeemed his worker’s compensation case for $125,000 in Detroit, Michigan.

Result: $125,000
$400,000

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Monroe, Michigan

What Happened:

A paraplegic woman from Monroe, Michigan, recovered Michigan no-fault benefits including the purchase of a new home and attendant care in excess of $400,000.

Result: $125,000
$2.2 Million

Medical Malpractice/Birth Injury

Brighton, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan

What Happened:

A Brighton family recovered $1.3 million and a Detroit family recovered $900,000 as the result of birth injuries and medical malpractice to their children.

Result: $2.2
$80,000

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Bay City, Michigan

What Happened:

A Bay City grandmother was awarded $80,000 following an auto accident resulting in a broken leg.

Result: $80,000

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