Product Liability Law Firms

One of the leading product liability law firms in the country is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB). Founded in Kansas City more than a century ago, we are one of the few product liability law firms operating from offices across the United States and in Europe. We have defended some of the largest manufacturers and organizations in the world in a variety of industries, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals, tobacco and automobile.

Product liability law firms face many critical issues in a product liability lawsuit, such as whether the product contains a defect, which is an imperfection that renders a product unsafe for its intended use. Design defects exist when a whole class of products is inadequately planned in such a way as to pose unreasonable hazards to consumers. For example, an automobile manufacturer's design of a vehicle with the fuel tank placed in such a position that it will explode upon low-speed impact can be classified as defective. In that case, products manufactured in conformity with the intended design would be defective. A production defect arises when a product is improperly assembled. For example, frames of automobiles that are improperly welded to the body at the assembly plant would be classified as a production defect. In addition, something other than the product itself can cause it to be defective. For example, caustic chemicals should be packaged in appropriate containers. Improper labeling, instructions, or warnings on a product or its container also make a product defective. Dangerous products should carry warning labels that explain how they should be used, under what circumstances they are likely to cause harm, and what steps can be taken in an emergency involving the product.

Our successful track record in defending major corporations in these types of claims has earned us the reputation as being one of the most sought after product liability law firms in the world. Product liability law firms are a dime a dozen. Contact us today to find out why SHB is head and shoulders above the rest.