Minnesota Defective Product Liability Lawyers

Each year, thousands of Minnesotans are seriously harmed by vehicles, toys, electronics, and other everyday items. When defective, dangerous products injure or make you ill, turn to a product liability attorney at Sieben Polk P.A. Our firm offers superior, localized service legal representation for clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan, and throughout Minnesota. 

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Defective Product Liability Attorneys in Minnesota

Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and sellers are legally obligated to design safe products with adequate warnings that prevent user injury. If these companies become aware of any defects or hazards related to those goods, they must inform customers. Failure to meet these standards can result in illness, injury, or death. If you’re ready to bring a product liability case, we’re here to help.

Our Minnesota product liability law firm can take on these corporations on your behalf. Over the past fifty years, we have developed a deep understanding of the legal terrain of the Upper Midwest. We know its attorneys, its judges, and its laws. Our professional injury attorneys will fight for you, and you won’t owe us a penny unless we obtain compensation for your claim.

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Who Is at Fault for a Defective Product Injury?

A seasoned personal injury attorney can accurately determine who is responsible for your injuries and damages. Several companies may be liable for injuries from a defective product because today’s global market means consumer goods often pass through the hands of multiple corporations before you bring them home.  

The party responsible for your injury may be the product’s designer, manufacturer, wholesaler, tester, or retailer. In some cases, consultants and other contractors might be to blame. To have a successful case and hold the defendant accountable, you and your defective product lawyer must meet certain criteria outlined by Minnesota product liability laws

You will need to prove that the defendant: 

  • Exercised a significant level of control over the manufacture or design of the product
  • Warned or provided instructions to the manufacturer about the defect
  • Had actual knowledge of the defect
  • Created the defect that caused your injury or your loved one’s death

How Our Defective Product Lawyers Can Help

When you work with our experienced legal team to bring a product liability lawsuit in Minnesota, we will gather your medical records, interview relevant parties, collaborate with experts, and subpoena internal documents. We’ll analyze the entire supply chain and correctly identify where the fault lies: in the item’s design, manufacture, sale, or distribution.

Our team has more than 200 years of combined legal experience. As a nationally recognized and locally rooted firm, we combine large-scale resources with personalized legal services. Our enthusiastic client testimonials and outstanding case results speak for themselves. Contact us today for your complimentary case review to learn more about how we can help you. 

Types of Product Liability Cases

At Sieben Polk P.A., we see product liability cases related to all types of consumer goods. Car seats, medical devices, power tools, electronics, prescription drugs, and appliances can all seriously harm their users. In many cases, these products never should have made it into stores—they were broken, unlabeled, or poorly designed. With the help of a product liability attorney, any of these flaws can serve as the bedrock of your defective product lawsuit.

Defective Parts

Companies cutting corners during production sometimes use defective parts, resulting in dangerous products. The faulty components may be found in every item that comes off the line or in a few specific batch runs. You might be entitled to compensation if defective parts contributed to your injury or illness.

Failure To Warn

A lack of warning labels can be deadly. A company must alert users through comprehensive labeling if it anticipates specific hazards related to a product’s use. Labeling that is absent, inadequate, or fails to instruct the buyer may result in injury or death. Legal professionals consider this a type of marketing defect. 

Design Defects

Manufacturers have an obligation to create and produce safe, effective products that work as intended. Design defects derail this process from its initial stages. You might have grounds for a product liability claim when items are produced despite these dangerous flaws. Examples of defective design include toys with choking hazards, ineffective safety guards on power tools, and faulty brakes on new cars. 

Failure To Test

Product testing is crucial to the production process. If companies do not sufficiently test goods before sending them to market, signs of product defects or unsatisfactory labeling go unresolved, harming consumers like you. 

Common Injuries Caused by Defective Products

Harm from consumer products takes many forms. At Sieben Polk P.A., we assist clients who have sustained spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, burns, and other conditions related to defective or unsafe products. 

If your loved one has passed because of a product defect, we can help you seek justice during this challenging time. Our product liability attorneys represent families in cases of wrongful death. While nothing can undo what your family has gone through, we will endeavor to secure the financial compensation that you deserve.

Dangerous and Defective Product Injury Statistics

In its most recent report, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that an average of 10.4 per 100 Americans sought medical care for injuries related to consumer products from 2018 to 2020. 

Injuries related to stairs, ramps, beds, chairs, exercise equipment, bathtubs, and clothing were most common. The CPSC also found that the most prevalent causes of consumer deaths were falls, fires, poisoning, suffocation, and drowning.

Defective Product FAQs

What Should I Do if I Am Injured by a Defective Product in Minnesota?

  • If you have sustained injuries, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. 
  • Preserve the defective product’s packaging, purchase receipt, instructions, owner’s manuals, and parts. 
  • Take photographs of your injuries and document all expenses and costs incurred due to the incident.
  • Refrain from discussing your injuries or posting pictures on social media.
  • Contact a Minneapolis product liability lawyer to discuss your potential claim.

What Types of Damages Can Be Recovered in a Minneapolis Product Liability Case?

There are several types of damages you could recover for a defective product liability case including:

  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Deceased earning capacity
  • Impairments and disabilities
  • Lost wages
  • Emotional distress
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Medical bills
  • Property damage
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Rehabilitation therapies

How Long Do I Have To File My Product Liability Cases in Minnesota?

Under Minnesota Statutes, section 541.05, you have four years to file a strict liability claim related to a product’s sale, consumption, use, or manufacture. In cases of negligence, claims of personal injury must be made within two years. Certain circumstances extend or reduce the time you have to file a claim. After an injury, the best course of action is to seek legal advice as quickly as you can. 

How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Minneapolis Product Liability Attorney?

You can speak with a product liability attorney from Sieben Polk P.A. for no cost. We believe that all Minnesotans deserve seasoned legal advice. That’s why we offer complimentary initial consultations for all personal injury claims. We also function on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t collect any costs unless we recover damages on your behalf. 

Call a Minneapolis Defective Product Liability Lawyer

At Sieben Polk P.A., we tenaciously defend customers from unsafe, defective products. If you’ve been injured or fallen ill due to a manufacturer’s negligence, we will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve. Our team is so committed to that mission that we operate on a contingency fee basis—you don’t pay us unless we win. 

Speak with an experienced product liability attorney from our Eagan, Minnesota office today. Call (651) 437-3148 or complete our online form to schedule your free case review.



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