Sacramento Product Liability Attorney

When consumers purchase products, they have a right to expect those products to be safe when used as intended. Unfortunately, defective and dangerous products cause serious injuries every year. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty product, a Sacramento product liability lawyer at Del Rio & Caraway, P.C. can help you pursue accountability and compensation from the parties responsible.

Our firm represents injured consumers throughout Sacramento and across California. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a defective product injury can cause, and we are committed to helping victims hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable

Call (916) 229-6755 or complete our online contact form today to schedule a free consultation.

What Is Product Liability?

Product liability is an area of personal injury law that holds manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and sellers legally responsible for placing unsafe or defective products into the marketplace. Under California law, injured consumers may bring a product liability claim if a product was unreasonably dangerous and caused injury when used in a reasonably foreseeable way.

Unlike many other personal injury cases, product liability claims often rely on strict liability. This means an injured person does not necessarily have to prove negligence. Instead, they must show that:

1. The product was defective
2. The defect existed when the product left the defendant’s control
3. The defect caused the injury while the product was used as intended or reasonably foreseeable

Our Sacramento product liability attorney can evaluate whether strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty applies to your case.

Common Types of Defects

Defective product cases generally fall into one or more of the following categories:

Design Defects

A design defect exists when a product is inherently dangerous due to its design, even if it is manufactured correctly. Every unit of the product carries the same risk. Examples include vehicles prone to rollovers or medical devices designed in a way that creates unnecessary hazards.

Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects occur when something goes wrong during the production or assembly process. These defects typically affect only certain batches or units of a product, such as contaminated food, cracked auto parts, or improperly assembled machinery.

Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn)

A marketing defect involves inadequate instructions, warnings, or labeling. Even a well-designed and properly manufactured product can be dangerous if consumers are not warned about known risks or given clear instructions for safe use.

Examples of Defective Products

Dangerous and defective products appear in many industries. Common examples include:

• Defective vehicle parts (brakes, airbags, tires, seatbelts)
• Unsafe medical devices and implants
• Dangerous prescription drugs or mislabeled medications
• Defective children’s toys and baby products
• Faulty household appliances and electronics
• Industrial machinery and workplace equipment
• Power tools with missing safety guards
• E-cigarettes or batteries prone to overheating or explosions

If you were injured by any consumer or commercial product, a Sacramento product liability lawyer can help determine whether a defect played a role.

Who Is Liable for a Defective Product?

One of the most complex aspects of product liability cases is identifying all potentially liable parties. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to:

• Product manufacturers
• Component or parts manufacturers
• Distributors and wholesalers
• Retailers and stores that sold the product
• Importers of foreign-made products

California law allows injured consumers to pursue claims against multiple parties in the product’s chain of distribution. An experienced product liability attorney can investigate the origin of the defect and ensure that all responsible entities are held accountable.

Compensation for Injured Consumers

Victims of defective products may be entitled to significant compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. A successful product liability claim may recover damages for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Rehabilitation and long-term care costs

In cases involving extreme misconduct, punitive damages may also be available to punish the manufacturer and deter similar behavior in the future. Our Sacramento product liability lawyer at Del Rio & Caraway, P.C. can assess the full value of your claim and fight for maximum compensation.