No one expects a new vehicle to contain faulty airbags or ignition switches. Parents don’t anticipate that a child’s toy could pose a choking hazard. Patients certainly don’t expect life-saving medical devices to cause serious harm. Yet these scenarios occur far too often.
Manufacturers carry both a legal and ethical duty to design, produce, and distribute safe products. When they neglect this responsibility, the consequences can be devastating: life-threatening injuries, permanent disabilities, and, in the worst cases, wrongful death.
Kansas City Product Liability Lawyers
Our Kansas City product liability attorneys are committed to holding negligent manufacturers accountable. We handle claims involving (but not limited to):
- Defective medical devices
- Automobile defects (airbags, brakes, ignition switches)
- Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs
- Faulty industrial, construction, and agricultural equipment
- Malfunctioning tools and power equipment
- Hazardous space heaters, smoke detectors, and fire-prone appliances
Case Highlight
$540,000 settlement for two gas company employees injured in a natural gas explosion
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What is Product Liability?
Product liability claims hold negligent companies accountable and help victims recover damages such as:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
Types of Product Liability Claims
Three primary types of defects can lead to a lawsuit:
- Design Defects – The product’s design is inherently unsafe, even if manufactured correctly.
- Manufacturing Defects – Errors during production make an otherwise safe design dangerous
- Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn) – Inadequate instructions, misleading labels, or missing safety warnings expose consumers to risk.
Injured by a Defective Product?
When you have been harmed while using a product the way it is intended to be used, you may have the right to seek compensation through a product liability claim.
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Who Can Be Held Liable?
Depending on where the defect occurred, multiple parties may be responsible, including:
- Manufacturers
- Retailers
- Distributors
- Suppliers
Injuries Caused by Defective Products
Defective and dangerous products can cause serious harm, such as:
- Burns and electrical injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Head trauma
- Internal organ damage
- Adverse drug reactions
- Complications from defective medical devices
What Should You Do If Injured by a Defective Product?
- Stop using the product immediately and seek medical attention.
- Document your injuries and collect evidence related to the accident.
- Keep the defective product—including packaging, instructions, and labels.
- Take photos of the product and your injuries.
- Contact an experienced product liability attorney such as Nash & Franciskato to protect your rights.
Common Defective Products
Defective products can take many forms—from malfunctioning appliances and unsafe drugs to tools that fail to perform as intended.
Our legal team is skilled in investigating and litigating claims involving:
- Pharmaceutical drugs – Hidden side effects or undisclosed risks
- Automobile defects – Airbags, brakes, ignition switches (e.g., Takata airbag recall)
- Children’s toys – Choking hazards, toxic materials
- Household appliances – Fire hazards, shocks, burns
- Medical devices – Defibrillators, pacemakers, pain pumps
Medical devices are meant to improve lives—not endanger them. Unfortunately, some are rushed to market without adequate testing or fail to perform as intended, leading to serious complications.
Our legal team has successfully litigated medical product liability cases, such as:
- Pain pumps that the manufacturer has misrepresented
- Defective defibrillators and problems with pacemakers
Case Result
$489,500 settlement for a patient harmed by a defective pain pump that caused permanent chondrolysis.
Why Choose Nash & Franciskato Law Firm?
Our Kansas City product liability lawyers are dedicated to representing victims of defective products. We are not intimidated by powerful corporations or complex cases.
With Nash & Franciskato, you’ll receive:
- Over 80 years of combined legal experience
- Trusted legal advisors committed to your needs
- Free, no-obligation case reviews
- Representation from Super Lawyers (10+ years)
- The AV Preeminent Rating for ethical standards & legal ability
- Compassionate advocacy for you and your family
Take Action Today
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, don’t wait. Your health and future may depend on timely legal action.
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FAQ
A defective medical device is a device that was designed and manufactured to help patients with a specific medical problem, but the device fails or does not operate as it should once it is in use by the patient.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors problems with food, drugs, medical devices and many other products. You can find a current list of recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts and a searchable database for reported failures on their website.
In addition, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) monitors problems with consumer products. The CPSC website provides a current list of recalled products, news information regarding safety issues, and a list of applicable industry standards that pertain to various products.