Anaheim Product Liability Lawyer
Anaheim Product Liability Attorney
Serious injuries can occur when a defective product unexpectedly fails during normal use or presents a hidden danger to consumers. An Anaheim product liability lawyer from Easton & Easton advocates on behalf of injured consumers and employees who have been hurt by dangerous consumer goods, tools, machinery, and industrial products.
Product liability claims typically involve catastrophic injuries and require a complex analysis of legal and technical issues related to the cause of the product failure. When a dangerous product causes an injury, California law may permit the injured victim to seek damages from the parties responsible for placing the product in the marketplace.
Hire a Product Liability Lawyer
Easton & Easton is a California personal injury law firm with over 100 years of combined experience in the litigation of complex injury claims in Orange County, California. Our firm handles cases on behalf of individuals injured by dangerous or defective consumer products and defective industrial equipment used in homes, workplaces, and in the construction and operation of industrial plants.
Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers chose our firm for its legal work. When you hire a product liability lawyer from Easton & Easton, you get a firm that approaches product liability cases on a litigation-driven basis, focusing on investigating and developing the evidentiary record, and preparing every case for trial if necessary to achieve a resolution.
When a Dangerous Product Becomes a Legal Claim
A product liability claim results when a product is unreasonably dangerous and injures a person while being used as intended or for a reasonably foreseeable purpose.
Under California’s strict product liability doctrine, injured consumers may file claims for damages without having to prove carelessness by a product’s manufacturer or seller. To be found liable, the defendants’ product must have been defective when it left their control, and the plaintiff’s injury must have resulted from the defect.
Product liability claims can be connected to products that were used in a private residence, warehouse, construction site, gymnasium, or commercial facility. Determining if a product is defective under the law often involves complex product design, manufacturing, and warnings and instructions.
Product liability claims filed in Anaheim are resolved in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, which has general civil jurisdiction over personal injury and defective product litigation. These cases are filed as unlimited civil cases and are litigated at the Orange County Superior Court civil halls, most frequently in Santa Ana.
Types of Product Defects Recognized Under California Law
Products can be defective for various reasons, even if the product is used as intended. Some defects can be traced to the design stage and affect entire product lines. Other defects occur during the manufacturing stage and may affect only individual units of products. Products may also be found defective if warnings or instructions fail to properly communicate known risks to users. The magnitude of product-related harm is also a nationwide concern.
Surveillance data on consumer injury indicate that each year, nearly 15.1 million individuals are treated in US emergency departments for injuries involving consumer products. If a defect can increase the chance of injury beyond what an ordinary consumer would expect, California law may allow for a product liability claim.
How Product Liability Cases Are Built and Proven
Product liability cases frequently hinge on technical evidence and professional analysis to determine how a defect caused injury. Investigations may include examination of the product, engineering or materials testing, safety evaluations, and analysis of warnings, packaging, or internal corporate records. Product-related injuries to children are an important subject in this analysis.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 154,700 children aged 12 and younger were treated in US emergency departments for toy-related injuries in 2023. In Anaheim, lawyers may also assess foreseeable use, adequacy of warnings, and whether safety risks were properly disclosed before the product entered the marketplace.
FAQs
Can a Product Liability Claim Be Filed if the Product Was Used at Work?
Injuries sustained in the course of one’s employment can still give rise to a product liability claim. Product liability claims concern themselves with whether the product was defective at the time that it was placed into the stream of commerce, not where the injury occurred.
In many cases where workers’ compensation benefits are available, an independent claim may also be maintained against a manufacturer or distributor if a defective product was a cause of one’s injuries.
Does a Product Have to Completely Fail to Be Considered Defective?
A product need not be completely inoperable to be defective. A product can be defective if it creates unreasonable risks to its users when put to its normal or expected use, or any other reasonably foreseeable use. A user may be injured by a product even if it technically performs its intended function properly, depending on the decisions in its design, the components and materials used in it, or the warnings it carries about known dangers.
Are Product Liability Claims Limited to New Products?
Product liability claims are not confined to new or recently purchased products. Liability turns on whether the product was defective when it first entered the stream of commerce, not how old the product is at the time of injury. A claim may be viable if the defect pre-existed the sale and the product was not substantially altered after it left the manufacturer’s control.
Can Multiple Companies Be Held Responsible for a Defective Product?
More than one company can be liable if more than one defendant was involved in the introduction of a defective product to the marketplace. Parties that have been held liable in product liability cases have included manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. California’s strict product liability law, as stated in CACI No. 1200, allows an injured consumer to sue each person in a product’s chain of distribution for a product defect that caused the injury.
Contact an Anaheim Product Liability Lawyer
Product liability cases can involve complex evidence, multiple defendants, and strict deadlines. If an unsafe or defective product has caused you injury, it is important to understand your rights under California law. Easton & Easton is committed to protecting injured consumers in Orange County, and we investigate each case thoroughly and with attention to detail. Call our office to find out if you may have a product liability claim. Schedule a consultation today.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by OC Register Voters as "The Best Law Firm in Orange County” each year since voting began in 2022.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California by the National Trial Lawyers — a membership organization limited to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis and Gabe have each been selected to "Best Lawyers" for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers selects the Top 5% of attorneys based on peer voting and client reviews.
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected among Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in Southern California.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in America™ through the results achieved for their clients (an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States).
Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt, Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected at some point as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
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Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
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The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
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I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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