Products Liability
Products liability is an area of personal injury law that focuses on dangerous and defective products. Our firm represents plaintiffs in the Louisiana area in matters against corporations or manufacturers who have sold or manufactured unsafe products to consumers. "Products" in this instance cover a wide range of categories, including:
- Machinery and tools
- Medicine and Drugs, e.g., Rezulin, Fen-Phen, Baycol, PPA, Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra, Aleve, Bendectin, DES, Thalidomide, Accutane, Phentermine, Parlodel, Phenylpropanolamine, Oxycontin, Pyridostigmine Bromide and other prescription and non-prescription drugs
- Medical devices
- Food and tobacco
- Toxic chemicals and substances, such as pesticides, asbestos, and mold
- Firearms
- Autos and other motor vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles
- Automobile accessories such as tires, seat belts, airbags and child car seats
- Household products and appliances
- Toys and recreational equipment
- Clothing and apparel
If you've had an incident with a product that caused an injury, or are the survivor of someone who may have died from the use or exposure to a dangerous or defective product, it's important that you know your rights under the law. Contact us online or call us at 504-527-6225 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
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