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National Consumer Product Liability Lawyers
When you purchase a product, you trust that it is safe for you and your family. Unfortunately, thousands of consumers are severely injured every year by defective appliances, exploding batteries, and dangerous household goods. When corporations prioritize profits over consumer safety, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin can step in to hold them accountable.
Our firm has filed numerous product liability lawsuits in federal and state courts across the United States. We can aggressively represent victims against massive multinational corporations, major retailers, and overseas manufacturers. If you were burned, shocked, or injured by a dangerous product, call us today at (800) 337-7755 for a free, nationwide case evaluation.
See below to view actual product liability lawsuit PDFs filed by our firm across the country.
The Amazon Defective Product Epidemic
Amazon is one of the largest retailers in the world, but its marketplace is flooded with unregulated, low-cost imports from third-party sellers. When these cheap products fail, consumers are often left with catastrophic injuries and no clear path to justice. Our firm handles a massive volume of Amazon product injury claims. We understand the complex legal strategies often required to hold Amazon, private-label distributors, and foreign manufacturers liable for the dangerous items sold on their platform.
Types of Consumer Product Lawsuits We Handle
Product liability covers a vast array of hazards. We have organized our national practice areas below to help you find information specific to your injury.
Hot Beverage & Coffee Burn Injuries
Restaurants have a duty to serve beverages at safe, consumable temperatures with properly secured lids. When coffee is served at scalding temperatures, spills can cause immediate third-degree thermal burns. We handle severe burn claims against major chains, including:
- Starbucks Burn Injury Claims: Handling cases involving spilled scalding coffee, collapsed cups, and improperly secured drive-thru lids.
- McDonald’s Coffee Burns: Representing victims burned by unreasonably hot coffee and tea in drive-thrus and dining rooms.
- Dunkin’ Donuts Burn Cases: Litigating claims involving defective trays, loose lids, and spilled hot beverages.
Kitchen Appliance Explosions & Burns
The kitchen is often the most dangerous room in the house when appliances fail. We can aggressively litigate against manufacturers of defective cooking devices, including:
- Pressure cooker explosions
- Coffee maker and coffee pod machine explosions
- Air fryer fires and burns
- Blender explosions
- Waffle maker and “Wafflizer” burns
- Butane torch fire explosions
- Popcorn lung (caused by inhaled diacetyl in cooking sprays) and exploding cooking spray cans
- Noodle cup burns from melting or collapsing styrofoam cups
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires & Electronics
Defective lithium-ion batteries can go into “thermal runaway,” acting like a localized explosive device. We pursue claims for burns and property damage caused by:
- Power bank and portable charger fires
- Exploding batteries in consumer electronics
- Electric scooter failures and battery fires
- Onewheel device defects causing unexpected nose-dives and falls
- Massage gun fires
- Hair straightener fires and severe contact burns
Heated Clothing & Wearable Burns
Wearable heating technology often lacks proper thermal regulators or auto-shutoff features, leading to severe contact burns that victims may not feel until it is too late. We handle claims involving:
- Heated Blanket Burns: Defective wiring causing mattress fires or deep tissue burns during sleep.
- Heated Jacket Burns: Battery malfunctions causing the inner lining of the jacket to catch fire.
- Heated Sock & Shoe Fires: Malfunctioning heating elements causing severe burns to the feet.
- Sauna Blanket & Sauna Explosions: Overheating defects resulting in full-body burns or structural fires.
Home Goods & Structural Collapses
When household furniture or hardware fails, the resulting falls can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and severe fractures. We investigate claims for:
- Defective step ladders and telescoping ladders
- Step stool breaks and structural failures
- Chair leg collapses
- Fire pit burns and explosions
- Defective heating pad burns
Children’s Products & Food Hazards
There is nothing more devastating than a child being injured by a product meant for their enjoyment or safety. We handle highly sensitive cases involving:
- Exploding gel from children’s toys and sensory items
- Defective infant car seats and stroller failures
- Ingestion injuries from pieces of metal wire from recalled grill brushes
- Foreign objects found in processed food or restaurant meals
What Makes a Product Legally Defective?
To win a product liability lawsuit, our attorneys generally must prove that the product fell into one of three defect categories:
- Design Defects: The product was manufactured perfectly, but the engineering design itself was inherently dangerous (e.g., a chair designed with legs too thin to hold an adult).
- Manufacturing Defects: The product was designed safely, but a flaw on the assembly line made a specific batch dangerous (e.g., a missing screw in an air fryer’s wiring).
- Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects): The manufacturer failed to provide adequate warning labels or instructions regarding hidden dangers (e.g., failing to warn that a chemical toy is highly flammable).
Review Our Lawsuits & Legal Filings
We believe in transparent, aggressive advocacy. Below are redacted, sample PDFs of actual product liability lawsuits our firm has filed on behalf of severely injured consumers across the United States. (Note: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.)
Contact a National Product Liability Lawyer Today
Do not let a massive corporation bully you into accepting a minor refund for a major injury. The Law Offices of Jason Turchin handles complex product liability lawsuits on a strict contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us absolutely no fees or costs unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
Call us today at (800) 337-7755 or use our live chat for a free, confidential case evaluation.
Consumer Product Liability FAQs
What should I do immediately after being injured by a defective product?
If you plan to seek compensation, taking the right steps can be critical:
• Seek immediate medical attention and document your injuries.
• Preserve the defective product exactly as it is. Do not attempt to fix it, clean it, or throw it away.
• Do not return the product to the store or mail it back to the manufacturer for a refund.
• Locate your receipt, order confirmation, and the original packaging if possible.
• Take clear photographs of the product, your injuries, and the scene of the accident.
• Contact a product liability lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster.
Can I still file a lawsuit if I threw the defective product away?
You may still be able to pursue a claim, though it makes the case more challenging. Without the physical product (known as “spoliation of evidence”), our attorneys may rely on alternative evidence such as:
• Photographs or videos you took immediately after the incident
• Your medical records detailing the specific type of injury (like a thermal burn or electrical shock)
• Proof of purchase and recall notices
Always speak to a lawyer before assuming your case is closed.
Who can be held responsible in a product liability claim?
Under strict product liability laws, multiple parties in the “chain of distribution” can generally be held financially liable for your injuries. This may include:
• The product manufacturer (even if they are located overseas)
• The manufacturer of a specific defective component (like a faulty lithium-ion battery)
• The importer or U.S. distributor
• The retail store or online marketplace (such as Amazon, Target, or Walmart) that sold you the item
Will my product defect injury case be part of a class action lawsuit?
If you suffered a severe physical injury (like third-degree burns or amputations), you generally do not want to join a standard consumer class action. Class actions often result in consumers simply receiving a small refund or replacement product.
Instead, our firm typically files individual product liability lawsuits for injured victims. This allows us to fight for maximum compensation tailored to your specific medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Sometimes, these individual cases are grouped into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) for efficiency, but you retain your right to an individual settlement.