Products Liability

When you purchase a product—whether it’s a household appliance, a vehicle component, or a medical device—you have a right to expect that it won’t cause you harm. In California, manufacturers and distributors are held to a standard of strict liability. This means that if a product is defective and causes injury, the responsible parties can be held liable regardless of whether they intended to be negligent.

At Taylor Law Firm, we believe that no corporation is too large to be held accountable. If a defective product has upended your life, we provide the aggressive, detail-oriented representation needed to level the playing field against corporate legal teams.

A product can be "defective" in three primary ways under California law:

• Design Defects: The product is inherently dangerous due to its blueprint or engineering, meaning every item in the line poses a risk, even if manufactured perfectly.
• Manufacturing Defects: A mistake occurred during the assembly or production process, causing a specific unit or batch to deviate from the safe, intended design.
• Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn): The product lacked adequate safety instructions or failed to warn consumers about non-obvious risks associated with its foreseeable use.

We evaluate cases involving a wide range of hazardous products, including:

• Automotive Failures: Defective airbags, seatbelts, or brake systems.
• Defective Medical Devices: Malfunctioning implants or contaminated surgical tools.
• Dangerous Consumer Goods: Exploding lithium-ion batteries, toxic children’s toys, or faulty appliances that cause fires.
• Industrial Equipment: Unsafe power tools or heavy machinery lacking proper guards.

A product-related injury often leads to catastrophic medical bills and long-term disability. We fight to recover the full spectrum of damages, including:

• Economic Damages: Past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity.
• Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and disfigurement.
• Property Damage: Compensation for homes or vehicles damaged by product failures (e.g., a fire caused by faulty wiring).

You shouldn’t have to pay for a corporation's mistake. We offer the same "White-Glove" treatment to all of our clients:

• Net Recovery Guarantee*: Our attorney’s fees will never exceed your net recovery. If we don’t win, you don't pay. And we will never get paid more than you.
• Direct Attorney Access: You will work directly with your attorney, not a case manager, ensuring your claim is handled with the integrity and attention it deserves.

We are ready to investigate the chain of distribution—from the manufacturer to the retailer—to secure the justice you deserve. 

*Net Recovery Guarantee: Attorney’s fees will be calculated as a percentage of the gross recovery. However, Taylor Law Firm guarantees that total Attorney’s Fees will never exceed the 'Client’s Net Recovery' (the amount the client receives after all Attorney’s Fees, litigation costs and medical liens/reimbursements have been paid). If the calculated fee would result in the attorney receiving more than the client, the fee will be voluntarily reduced to ensure the client receives more of the settlement than the attorney.