If a defective product caused your injury, you have the right to pursue compensation from the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer responsible. A product liability lawyer in New Brunswick can help you understand your legal options and fight for the damages you deserve. At Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, we represent injured clients throughout New Jersey who have suffered harm due to dangerous or defective products.
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When you work with Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, you gain access to a legal team with decades of experience handling product liability cases. Our trial attorneys understand product liability claims and know how to build cases against manufacturers and distributors. We focus on getting you results—not empty promises.
We handle cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our team preserves evidence properly and consults with expert witnesses. We negotiate to maximize your settlement or verdict. With over $700 million recovered for clients across New Jersey, we have the track record to back up our commitment to your case.
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when their products cause injury or damage. Under the New Jersey Product Liability Act, a product can be defective in three main ways: design, manufacturing, or labeling (failure to warn).
When a company fails to design a safe product, manufactures it incorrectly, or fails to warn consumers about dangers, they may be liable for your injuries. You don’t need to prove the company intended to harm you. You only need to show the product was defective and caused your injury. This legal principle protects consumers by creating financial incentives for companies to prioritize safety over profit.
Types Of Product Defects
Design defects occur when a product’s design itself is unsafe, even if manufactured correctly. A manufacturer knew or should have known about the danger but released the product anyway.
Manufacturing defects happen during production when a product doesn’t match its intended design. Labeling defects involve inadequate warnings or instructions that fail to alert consumers to known dangers.
Each type of defect requires different evidence and expert testimony to prove your case. Our attorneys work with qualified experts who can analyze the product, identify the defect, and explain how it caused your injury.
Common Products That Cause Liability Claims
Defective products come in many forms. Automobile defects—including faulty brakes, airbag failures, and steering problems—cause serious injuries and deaths. Medical devices like hip implants and surgical equipment can malfunction or cause complications.
Toys and children’s products may contain toxic materials or pose choking hazards. Household appliances, power tools, and exercise equipment can malfunction and injure users. Food products contaminated with foreign objects or harmful substances also lead to liability claims. Industrial machinery and workplace equipment that lacks proper safety features puts workers at risk.
If you were injured by any defective product, we can help you pursue compensation.
How A Defective Product Changes Your Life
Injuries from defective products can be catastrophic. You may face mounting medical bills and lost wages from time away from work. Additionally, you may experience ongoing pain and suffering.
Some injuries result in permanent disability. These require long-term care and rehabilitation. Your quality of life may never return to what it was before the injury. Beyond physical harm, you may experience emotional trauma and psychological distress.
The financial burden of recovery can strain your family and future. This is why holding manufacturers accountable matters. It forces them to improve safety and compensates you for your losses. Our team understands the full impact of your injury and fights to recover compensation that reflects your actual damages.
What Damages Can You Recover?
When you file a product liability claim, you can seek compensation for multiple types of damages. Medical expenses cover all treatment related to your injury. This includes emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing therapy.
Lost wages compensate you for income you missed while recovering. Pain and suffering damages account for physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may be available. These damages punish the manufacturer and deter future misconduct. Property damage claims cover the cost of replacing or repairing damaged items.
Our attorneys evaluate all available damages in your case to ensure you pursue full compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a product liability claim in New Jersey?
New Jersey law generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and six years for property damage claims.
However, New Jersey heavily relies on the discovery rule. If your injury or illness was not immediately apparent (such as developing an illness from a toxic product or organ damage from a defective medication), the two-year clock does not start ticking until you discover—or reasonably should have discovered—that the product caused your harm. Missing these deadlines means losing your right to sue, so contact a lawyer immediately after your injury.
What evidence do I need to prove a product was defective?
You’ll need the defective product itself and medical records documenting your injury. Expert testimony about the defect is also important. You’ll need evidence showing the product caused your harm. We work with qualified experts who can analyze the product and testify about the defect.
Do I need to prove the manufacturer knew about the defect?
No. You only need to show the product was defective and caused your injury. The manufacturer’s knowledge or intent doesn’t matter in most product liability cases.
Can I sue if I didn’t buy the product directly?
Yes. You can file a claim even if someone else purchased the product. Product liability law protects anyone injured by a defective product. This applies regardless of who made the purchase.
What if I was partially at fault for my injury?
New Jersey follows modified comparative negligence rules. Even if you were partially responsible, you can still recover damages, and your award will simply be reduced by your exact percentage of fault.
However, there is a strict legal cliff: if you are found to be more than 50% at fault for your own injuries, you are legally barred from recovering any damages at all.
How much does it cost to hire a product liability lawyer?
We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we win your case or reach a settlement. This removes financial barriers to getting legal help.
Contact [Firm-Name] Today
Don’t let a defective product’s impact go unaddressed. Call (973) 364-8300 to schedule your free consultation with Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers. We’ll review your case and answer your questions. We’ll explain your legal options.
If we take your case, you’ll have a dedicated legal team fighting to recover the compensation you deserve. Contact us today—your recovery matters to us.
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