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Products Liability Lawyer in Reno
At Jensen Oldham Personal Injury Law, our products liability lawyer is ready to fight for you. If a defective product injured you or someone you love, you may be entitled to compensation. If the injury was severe, such as a brain injury, paralysis, or serious burns, you may also have a catastrophic injury claim. Our team handles both, and we’ll make sure every aspect of your case is pursued.
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What Makes a Product Defective?
Not every injury caused by a product is the result of a defect. There are a few questions that we will want to look into after the injury occurs:
- Did the company issue a recall for the product based on the specific defect that caused the injury?
- Did you purchase the product in a defective state?
- Did the instructions/user’s manual sufficiently outline the risk of injury?
- Did the warnings provide sufficient detail?
- Did you modify the product?
- Did you use the product in a manner the manufacturer could reasonably foresee?
- Are other consumers experiencing the same injuries as you?
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What Compensation Can You Recover?
If a defective product injured you, you may be entitled to recover more than just your medical bills. A successful products liability case in Nevada can include compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including future care costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages are awarded when a manufacturer acts with reckless disregard for consumer safety
Every case is different. Contact our products liability lawyer in Reno for a free evaluation to understand what your case may be worth.
Types of Defective Product Cases We Handle
At Jensen Oldham, we handle a wide range of defective product claims throughout Reno and Northern Nevada. If you were injured by any of the following, you may have a case:
Dangerous Products & Toys
Products designed for children are held to the highest safety standards. When a toy or consumer product is defectively designed or manufactured, it can cause serious injury to kids and adults alike. If a dangerous product harmed your family, a products liability lawyer can help determine who is responsible.
Electrical Hazards
Defective wiring, faulty appliances, and unsafe electrical components can cause fires, burns, and electrocution. Manufacturers have a duty to ensure their electrical products are safe for consumer use; if they fail, they can be held liable.
Hip Replacements
Defective hip replacement implants can cause severe pain, device failure, and the need for additional surgeries. If your hip replacement device failed prematurely or caused unexpected complications, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
Medicines
Dangerous drugs that cause serious side effects, contain contamination, or lack adequate warnings fall under the product liability law. Whether the issue is with the manufacturer or how the drug was marketed, a products liability lawyer can help evaluate your claim.
SUV Rollovers
SUVs with a high center of gravity or defective stability systems can roll over during otherwise manageable driving conditions. If a design or manufacturing defect contributed to a rollover accident, the vehicle manufacturer may be liable for your injuries.
Tire Defects
Defective tires can blow out without warning at highway speeds, causing serious accidents and fatalities. If a tire failure caused your accident, our team will investigate whether a design flaw or manufacturing defect is to blame.
Who Can Be Held Liable in Nevada?
One of the most important things a products liability lawyer does is identify every party responsible for your injury. In Nevada, liability can extend beyond just the manufacturer. Potentially liable parties include:
Manufacturers
The company that designed or built the defective product
Distributors
Businesses that moved the product through the supply chain
Wholesalers
Companies that sell the product in bulk before it reaches retailers
Retailers
The store where you purchased the product
Component Part Makers
suppliers whose defective parts contributed to the overall product failure
If a defective product caused the death of someone you love, you may also have a wrongful death claim in addition to a products liability case, and our team handles both.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We have a team dedicated to investigating the entire supply chain to ensure every responsible party is held accountable.
How Jensen Oldham Handles Product Liability Cases
When you come to us with a product liability case, here’s what you can expect:
Free Consultation
We review the facts of your case at no cost and tell you honestly whether you have a claim.
Evidence Preservation
We advise you on how to preserve the defective product and gather medical records, purchase history, and any recall notices.
Expert Investigation
Product liability cases often require engineers, medical professionals, and industry experts to prove a defect existed. We build that team for you.
Filing Your Claim
We handle all paperwork, filings, and deadlines so nothing falls through the cracks.
Negotiation or Trial
Most cases settle. If the other side won't offer fair compensation, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
No fee unless we win — ever.
Reno's Trusted Products Liability Lawyer
As Reno residents, Jensen Oldham Personal Injury Law has been fighting for our community and neighbors for years. As your products liability lawyer, we bring the resources, expert network, and courtroom experience needed to take on large manufacturers and insurance companies.
We handle every product liability case on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and owe us nothing unless we win. We’re also proud to serve Reno’s Spanish-speaking community. Hablamos Español.
If a defective product has turned your life upside down, you deserve a lawyer who will fight to make it right.
FAQs: Products Liability Cases
In Nevada, you generally have three years from the date of injury to file a products liability claim. However, the “discovery rule” may extend that deadline if you didn’t immediately know the product caused your injury. Don’t wait, contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Yes. The defective product is critical evidence in your case. Do not throw it away, repair it, or return it to the manufacturer. Store it in a safe place and photograph it from multiple angles. Your products liability lawyer will advise you on proper evidence preservation.
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% at fault for the injury. Your total award would be reduced by the percentage of fault you bear. A products liability lawyer can help establish that the product defect, not your actions, was the primary cause.
At Jensen Oldham, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no upfront cost and no fee of any kind unless we win your case. You can get started with a completely free consultation.
Yes. A product recall is not required to bring a product liability claim. Many defective products are never recalled, even when manufacturers are aware of the danger. A products liability lawyer can build your case based on the defect itself, independent of any recall status.
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