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Product liability law exists to protect people when items sold for everyday use turn out to be unsafe, and Regan Zambri Long’s Washington, D.C. product liability lawyers help explain how the law applies when a product causes harm. These cases often involve disputed responsibility and powerful manufacturers, making clarity and accountability essential from the start.
Named as one of America’s Best Law Firms, we have recovered over $1 billion in personal injury cases, including product liability outcomes of $15.2 million, $14 million, and $10 million. Those results reflect our willingness to take on large corporations and pursue claims that are aggressively contested. We bring almost 200 years of combined experience to these cases, and our board-certified partners are all named among the nation’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Our award-winning team works with top experts to examine how products fail and we front all case costs so financial pressure does not determine whether a claim moves forward.
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Product liability falls under the category of tort law. Tort claims are often personal injury. Product liability is a type of personal injury claim that holds manufacturers of products liable if there was a defect in a product that they produced that caused an injury.
The scope of product-related injuries is significant. The National Safety Council reports that 15.1 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries resulting from consumer products in 2024, reflecting how often everyday items can cause serious harm when they fail or are unsafe.
All kinds of products can be dangerous or defective, but some of the most common include:
Injuries from these products range from mild to life-threatening. Some of the common injuries from these products are lacerations, choking, suffocation, amputation, burns, and eye injuries.
Product liability claims can generally be classified into three main types. The types are:
A strict liability tort occurs only in specific situations that are so inherently dangerous that the injured party doesn’t need to prove that the other party breached their duty to them. In a strict liability case, all that the injured party has to prove is that the at-fault party caused the injury without proving negligence.
Strict liability product liability claims generally must have the following four elements:
When a product liability claim is based on the negligent design, manufacture, or failure to provide instructions, the general elements that you must prove to succeed in your claim are:
The elements are similar to a standard tort claim but are more specialized because they involve product liability.
There are various types of product defects, but the main three types of defects in products are:
If you were injured by a product under one of these circumstances, you could be entitled to compensation through a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the product. If you find yourself considering a product liability claim, you should consult with an attorney with experience in these practice areas. You can call or message us today for advice and a free consultation.
A class action lawsuit involves a large group of plaintiffs instead of one or several co-plaintiffs. A class action lawsuit happens only in certain circumstances when a large number of people have been injured by a product defect. This often occurs when a mass product recall requires a product to be removed from stores and returned to the manufacturer to protect consumers from harm.
Consumers have a right to assume that the products they use are safe and that they have been tested for risks before going on the market, and anyone injured by a dangerous product, even sometimes indirectly, can recover damages. You can even recover damages if you were not the person who purchased the product if you meet the other requirements for a claim.
Any person or company in the line distribution can be liable for a dangerous product. This will, of course, depend on the facts of your claim and on who knew about the danger. Generally, liability can fall on the product manufacturer, a product’s part manufacturer if only a part were at issue, the person or company responsible for assembling the product, the person or company who installed the product, the wholesalers, or the store that sold the product.
You can be compensated for many kinds of damages in a product liability claim, including:
Even when a product is found to be defective, some courts use certain tests to find out if the defendant is still liable for the defect. The two tests are:
Statutes of limitations, or how long after the death or injury, vary by state. It is in your best interest to work with a lawyer who understands these deadlines. Regan Zambri Long practices throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The statute of limitations in these three locations is:
If you or someone you love has been injured and you are considering filing a legal claim for your injuries from a defective product in the Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. areas, one of the many experienced lawyers on our team can help.
Over the last three decades, Regan Zambri Long has achieved more than $1 billion in personal injury recoveries on behalf of our personal injury clients. These include product liability outcomes of:
One of our senior partners, Victor Long, has secured some of the highest settlements and verdicts in our product liability practice and has litigated product liability cases involving the leveling and marketing of medication and pharmaceutical drugs. One of Attorney Long’s product liability successes was a $4.2 million settlement for a 6-year-old child injured by defective playground equipment. Another of his successes was a $3.8 million settlement for a 5-year-old child injured in a fire caused by a faulty extension cord. This even resulted in the company developing a warning label for the extension cord.
Our three founding partners are all distinguished members of the legal community:
All three are AV Preeminent-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and are board certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. They have each also served as President of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association.
Our attorneys have all been recognized for their prowess in personal injury litigation:
Our lawyers often operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you only pay after you win, and the amount owed is based on the amount you win at trial. Call Regan Zambri Long today or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.