Product Liability Lawyer in Roseland, New Jersey

Defective products cause serious injuries every year, and when they do, victims deserve compensation. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous or defective product, a product liability lawyer can help you recover the damages you’re entitled to. Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers represents injured victims throughout New Jersey who have suffered harm due to faulty products. We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay no fees unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation at (973) 364-8300.

Why Choose Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers for Your Product Liability Claim

When you’re injured by a defective product, you need an attorney who understands both the legal complexities and the emotional toll of your situation. Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers has recovered over $700 million for clients across New Jersey. Our track record includes securing substantial settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. Our team of experienced trial attorneys has handled cases involving defective products, dangerous machinery, faulty vehicles, and other harmful items that caused serious injuries to our clients.

We understand that manufacturers and distributors have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe. When they fail to do so, we hold them accountable. Our attorneys work closely with expert witnesses—including engineers, safety specialists, and product designers—to build strong cases. These experts demonstrate how and why a product was defective. We serve clients from our Roseland office and multiple locations throughout New Jersey. This makes it convenient for you to access our services. Best of all, we don’t charge upfront fees. You only pay if we recover compensation for you.

What Is Product Liability?

Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to ensure the products they make or sell are safe for consumers. When a product causes injury because it is defective or dangerous, the parties responsible for creating or selling that product can be held liable for the victim’s damages. Under New Jersey product liability law, victims have strong protections.

Product liability cases are based on the principle of strict liability in many situations. This means you don’t always have to prove that the manufacturer was negligent or careless. Instead, you only need to show that the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury. This is different from other personal injury cases where you must prove someone acted carelessly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) establishes safety standards for many consumer products, and violations of these standards can support your claim.

Types of Product Defects

Under New Jersey law, there are three main types of product defects:

• Design Defects occur when the product’s design itself is unsafe, even if it was manufactured correctly. For example, a car designed with a fuel tank that ruptures easily in a collision has a design defect. These cases often involve vehicle defect claims.
• Manufacturing Defects happen when a product is made incorrectly, deviating from its intended design. A toy with sharp edges that should have been smooth, or a medication contaminated during production, are examples of manufacturing defects. Manufacturing defects are often easier to prove than design defects.
• Failure to Warn occurs when a manufacturer doesn’t provide adequate warnings or instructions about known dangers associated with using the product. If a power tool doesn’t warn users about a specific hazard, this could be a failure to warn. Pharmaceutical companies face particular scrutiny for failure to warn about medication side effects.

Types of Defective Products We Handle

Defective products come in many forms, and injuries from them can range from minor to catastrophic. Our attorneys have experience handling cases involving:

• Vehicles and auto parts (faulty brakes, defective airbags, steering failures) – See our car accident lawyer page for more information
• Machinery and industrial equipment (conveyor belts, presses, forklifts) – Often related to workplace injuries
• Power tools and equipment (saws, nail guns, drills)
• Household appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators)
• Medical devices and equipment (implants, surgical instruments, diagnostic devices) – See our medical malpractice page
• Children’s toys and products (choking hazards, toxic materials, design flaws)
• Medications and pharmaceuticals (undisclosed side effects, contamination)
• Scaffolding, ladders, and lifting equipment – Related to construction accidents
• Safety gear and protective equipment (harnesses, helmets, seat belts)

If you’ve been injured by a defective product not listed here, contact us. We evaluate all types of product liability claims and can help determine if you have a case. Our Roseland personal injury attorneys have the expertise to handle complex product liability matters.

How Product Liability Claims Work

Understanding the process of a product liability claim helps you know what to expect. Here’s how these cases typically progress:

• Investigation and Evidence Gathering – After you contact us, we investigate your case thoroughly. We examine the product that caused your injury, review medical records, gather witness statements, and collect any documentation related to the product’s design, manufacturing, and marketing. We may also research whether the manufacturer received complaints about similar defects from other consumers. The CPSC maintains a public database of consumer complaints that can support your claim.
• Determining Liability – We identify all parties who may be responsible for your injury. This could include the product’s designer, the manufacturer, the company that assembled it, the distributor, or the retailer who sold it. Multiple parties can be liable in a single case. Understanding liability in personal injury law is crucial to maximizing your recovery.
• Expert Analysis – We work with engineers, safety specialists, and other experts who examine the product and provide professional opinions about what went wrong. These experts help prove that the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury. Expert testimony is often the difference between winning and losing a product liability case.
• Demand and Negotiation – We prepare a detailed demand letter explaining your case, the defect, your injuries, and the compensation you deserve. We then negotiate with the responsible parties’ insurance companies and legal representatives to reach a fair settlement. Most product liability cases settle during this phase.
• Settlement or Trial – If the insurance company offers fair compensation, we may settle your case. If they refuse to offer adequate compensation, we file a lawsuit and take your case to trial. Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who are prepared to fight for you in court. We have a proven track record of winning personal injury verdicts.

Damages You Can Recover

When you win a product liability case, you can recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover your actual financial losses. Non-economic damages compensate you for pain, suffering, and other intangible harms.

Economic Damages include:

• Current and future medical bills and treatment costs
• Costs of disability accommodations or home modifications
• Wages lost while you recover from your injury
• Reduced earning capacity if your injury prevents you from working at your previous level
• Costs to repair or replace damaged property

Non-Economic Damages include:

• Pain and suffering from your injury
• Emotional distress and anxiety
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Scarring or disfigurement

In cases where a defective product causes death, surviving family members may recover wrongful death damages. These include funeral and burial expenses, lost income the deceased would have earned, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. New Jersey law provides strong protections for wrongful death claims.

Why Product Liability Cases Require an Experienced Attorney

Product liability litigation is complex and demands significant knowledge. Manufacturers have substantial resources and experienced defense teams working to minimize their liability. Without skilled legal representation, you may not recover the full compensation you deserve.

Here’s why experience matters in product liability cases:

• Technical Knowledge – Product liability cases often involve complex engineering and design concepts. An experienced attorney understands how to work with expert witnesses and interpret technical evidence. This helps prove your case to a judge or jury. Our trial attorneys have decades of combined experience in product liability litigation.
• Manufacturer Resources – Large manufacturers have teams of lawyers and investigators working to defend against your claim. They may argue that you misused the product, that the defect didn’t cause your injury, or that you assumed the risk. An experienced attorney anticipates these arguments and counters them effectively.
• Evidence Preservation – After an injury, evidence can disappear. Manufacturers may destroy defective products or alter records. An experienced attorney knows how to preserve evidence and obtain it through legal discovery before it’s lost. This is critical in product liability cases where the product itself is key evidence.
• Valuation Expertise – Determining the true value of your claim requires understanding medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering calculations. An experienced attorney helps you avoid accepting a settlement that’s far below what your case is worth. We have extensive experience calculating personal injury damages.
• Local Knowledge – Our attorneys have extensive experience with New Jersey courts, judges, and juries. We understand how local courts handle product liability cases and what strategies work best in our region. This local expertise gives our clients a significant advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability

How long do I have to file a product liability claim?

In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for product liability claims is generally two years from the date of your injury (under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). However, New Jersey heavily relies on the discovery rule. If your injury or illness was not immediately apparent (such as developing cancer 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. Don’t wait to contact us—time is critical in these cases. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can begin investigating your claim and preserving evidence.

What do I need to prove in a product liability case?

To win a product liability case, you must prove that the product was defective, that the defect existed when the product left the manufacturer’s control, and that the defect caused your injury. You don’t always have to prove the manufacturer was negligent. In many cases, strict liability applies, meaning you only need to show the product was defective and caused your harm. This is a significant advantage for injured victims.

How much does it cost to hire a product liability lawyer?

Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. Your initial consultation is completely free, and there are no hidden costs. We also advance the costs of expert witnesses and investigations, so you don’t have to pay these expenses out of pocket. This allows you to pursue your claim without financial risk.

Can I sue the retailer or just the manufacturer?

You can sue the manufacturer, the distributor, the retailer, or any combination of these parties. All of them can be held liable for selling a defective product. In many cases, we pursue claims against multiple defendants to maximize your recovery. The retailer or distributor may have insurance that covers product liability claims, which can help ensure you receive full compensation. We evaluate all potential defendants to build the strongest case possible.

What if the product was misused?

Manufacturers will almost always argue that you misused the product to avoid paying your claim. However, if the product was defective, the manufacturer may still be held strictly liable even if you used it in an unintended way—as long as that misuse was foreseeable. For example, standing on the very top step of a folding stepladder is technically a misuse, but because consumers do it so commonly, it is considered a foreseeable misuse. Our attorneys evaluate how you were using the product and aggressively counter manufacturer arguments blaming you for the accident. Our attorneys evaluate whether your use of the product was reasonable and help counter manufacturer arguments about misuse. Foreseeable misuse is still the manufacturer’s responsibility.

How long does a product liability case take?

The timeline varies depending on the complexity of your case and whether it settles or goes to trial. Some cases settle within months, while others take a year or more. Cases that go to trial typically take longer. We keep you informed throughout the process and work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible while ensuring you receive fair compensation. Our goal is to get you the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible.

Contact Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers for a Free Product Liability Consultation

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, don’t wait to seek legal help. Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers is ready to evaluate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. We serve clients throughout New Jersey from our Roseland office and multiple other locations. We offer free consultations, and if you’re unable to visit our office due to your injuries, we’ll come to you—at your home or hospital room.

Call (973) 364-8300 today to schedule your free consultation. You can also contact us online or use our live chat feature to speak with someone 24 hours a day. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case. Let our experienced trial attorneys help you recover the damages you’re entitled to.

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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : March 5, 2026