Quick answer

A product case usually comes down to three things. Something was wrong with the product, that problem caused your injury, and you were using the product in a way the maker could reasonably expect.

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Was My Injury Caused by a Defective Product? A Plain-English Test

Most people who call me after a product injury start with an apology.

Frank Stucki, Las Vegas trial attorney
By Frank Stucki, Esq., MBA

Las Vegas Trial Attorney — Licensed in NV, WA & UT — CA with co-counsel

Question 1: Was something actually wrong with the product?

The law generally recognizes three kinds of product defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a recall to have a product case?

No. A recall can be useful evidence, but many defective products are never recalled.

Frank Stucki

About the author

Frank Stucki, Esq., MBA

Frank is a trial attorney licensed in Nevada, Washington, and Utah, handling personal injury, institutional abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. California and other states are handled with local co-counsel.

Talk to Frank — 702.702.BORN

If you think a product caused your injury, the evidence window is short. A free call with Frank takes 15 minutes.

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This article is general information, not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.