Minnesota Defective Product Liability Lawyer
Product manufacturers and distributors have a duty to provide safe products to consumers. Unfortunately, not all products meet this standard. Defective products result in millions of personal injury cases across the United States each year.
Many of these injuries occur right here in Minnesota. Fortunately, injured consumers have the legal right to seek compensation for their damages. If you have suffered harm due to a defective product in Minnesota, the product liability attorneys at Sieben Polk P.A. can help you recover fair compensation. Contact us online or call (651) 437-3148 to request a free consultation.
Product Liability Lawyers in Eagan, Minnesota
Experience matters when you’re facing powerful corporations and their legal teams. Our attorneys at Sieben Polk P.A. are dedicated to advocating for the rights of everyday Minnesotans who were injured in all kinds of personal injury scenarios. We’re here to level the playing field and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Our personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in case results for injured residents across our state, including many victims of negligent manufacturers and distributors. Let us put our extensive resources and decades of experience to work for you.
Why Choose Sieben Polk for Your Defective Product Claim?
Nationally recognized, locally rooted. At Sieben Polk P.A., we proudly offer our clients the best of both worlds—national recognition for our excellent legal services and a deep connection to our local community. Our defective product attorneys were born and raised in Minnesota. We know our state and understand the communities we serve. We are passionate about protecting the rights of injury victims throughout the Upper Midwest.
With founding partner John P. Sieben at the helm and over 100 years of combined experience navigating Minnesota’s legal landscape, our attorneys are uniquely qualified to protect your interests in a product liability claim. You can count on us to provide individually tailored legal services. Our legal team will ensure you feel seen, heard, and supported as we work to secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
Hear It From Our Clients
Our dedicated approach to providing excellent client service has earned us a reputation as one of Minnesota’s most trusted personal injury law firms. But don’t just take our word for it. Read some of our client testimonials to learn what it is like working with us:
Types of Product Liability Claims
Product liability claims can arise from many circumstances in which a consumer suffers harm from a defective or dangerous product. Some common types of product liability claims include:
- Design defects – These claims involve inherently hazardous products due to their design.
- Manufacturing defects – In these cases, a product may have been designed safely, but a mistake or error during the manufacturing process made it unsafe for consumers.
- Failure to warn – Manufacturers have a duty to warn consumers of the dangers associated with using their product. They must also instruct consumers on how to use the product safely. Failure to do so can result in a product liability claim when an injury occurs.
- Improper testing – Before releasing a product to the public, manufacturers are responsible for conducting thorough testing to ensure its safety. They may be liable if they fail to test a product adequately and it causes harm.
- Retailer negligence – Retailers can be liable for injuries if they knew or should have known about a product’s defect and sold it to consumers anyway.
Contact Our Product Liability Attorneys For a Free Consultation
You will likely be dealing with enough stress after being injured by a defective product. Allow us to handle the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your recovery. Our team of experienced product liability attorneys can help determine if you have a valid claim and guide you through your next steps. Contact us online or call (651) 437-3148 to request a free consultation.
Defective Product Liability Lawyer FAQs
It’s normal to have many questions after a defective product injury. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common ones to help you understand your rights and options.
Your claim’s value will depend on numerous factors unique to your situation, especially the severity of your injuries. The best way to determine how much your claim may be worth is to speak with a defective product lawyer at our firm. We will review the available evidence and help you determine the best steps forward.
We represent product liability clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning our legal fees will be calculated as a pre-negotiated percentage of the compensation we secure on your behalf. We charge zero out-of-pocket fees. Ultimately, if we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us anything.
Anyone in the chain of distribution whose carelessness caused harm can be held liable for a defective product in Minnesota. The more complex the supply chain, the more potential sources of liability. Examples of possible at-fault parties include manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
You can recover compensation for economic and noneconomic losses that result from the defective product, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and more. You may also be eligible for punitive damages if the defendant’s actions were particularly reckless or malicious.
Product liability cases are often difficult to handle because the process of producing and distributing products to consumers is often very complex. Important evidence may include:
- Expert testimony on product safety
- Consumer testimonials and complaints
- Warning labels and instructions
- Company’s safety and testing records
- Government and industry regulations
- Medical records and injury reports
- Photographs and physical evidence of the product
- Sales and distribution records
- Previous lawsuits and settlements involving the product
The Minnesota personal injury statute of limitations normally gives accident victims six years to file their claim for compensation from the at-fault party. However, the deadline governing product liability claims is shortened to four years if it is based on “strict liability.”
To preserve evidence, it is essential that you consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Further, failure to file before the deadline passes will result in your case being dismissed in court.
Yes, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim if your loved one was killed due to a defective product. The Minnesota wrongful death statute of limitations only gives you three years to file your claim. Therefore, do not wait to take legal action.
