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When a defective product causes harm to you or takes the life of someone you love, you deserve answers and full compensation for your losses. A Baltimore product liability attorney understands the devastation that dangerous and defective products bring to individuals and families across Maryland. They can help you navigate your claim and fight for full and fair compensation on your behalf.

At TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, we know that money won’t undo the damage you’ve suffered. However, obtaining proper compensation helps ensure you receive the medical care you need and replaces lost income while you focus on recovery. Our nationwide network of experienced personal injury attorneys stands ready to advocate for your rights and hold negligent manufacturers accountable.

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Your Guide to Product Liability in Baltimore

James Helm, Personal Injury Lawyer

Understanding Product Liability in Baltimore

Maryland law protects consumers by requiring manufacturers, distributors, and sellers to provide safe products. When companies fail to meet this obligation, they become liable for injuries their products cause.

Product liability claims in Maryland generally fall into three categories:

Design Defects

These occur when a product’s design makes it inherently dangerous, even when the product is correctly manufactured. Examples include:

  • Vehicles with an unusually high rollover risk
  • Medical devices with fundamental flaws
  • Children’s products with choking hazards

Manufacturing Defects 

These happen when errors in production make an otherwise safe product dangerous. Common examples include:

  • Contaminated food items and medications
  • Vehicle components or other products that were improperly assembled
  • Products made with substandard materials 

Marketing Defects and Failure to Warn

Companies must provide adequate warnings about product risks and proper usage instructions. Marketing defects involve: 

  • Missing or inadequate warning labels
  • Insufficient safety instructions
  • Misleading marketing claims about product safety

Common Baltimore Product Liability Claims

Our network of attorneys regularly handles cases involving: 

Automotive Defects 

  • Defective airbags and seatbelts
  • Tire defects
  • Brake system failures
  • Electrical system issues
  • Fuel system defects

Harmful Children’s Products 

  • Dangerous toys
  • Defective car seats
  • Unsafe cribs and playpens
  • Contaminated baby food
  • Choking hazards

Contaminated Food 

  • Bacterial contamination
  • Foreign objects in food
  • Chemical contamination
  • Undisclosed allergens
  • Improper processing

Dangerous Medical Devices

  • Defective implants
  • Faulty surgical instruments
  • Malfunctioning medical equipment
  • Malfunctioning pacemakers

Dangerous Medications 

  • Undisclosed side effects
  • Drug interactions
  • Contaminated medicines
  • Incorrect labeling
  • Manufacturing errors

Toxic Chemicals and Consumer Products

  • Dangerous household cleaners
  • Contaminated cosmetics
  • Harmful pesticides
  • Toxic building materials

Faulty Machinery or Tools

  • Defective power tools
  • Malfunctioning industrial equipment
  • Unsafe lawn and garden equipment
  • Faulty safety features

 

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What to Do After Suffering Injuries from a Defective Product

The steps you take immediately after a defective product incident and in the days and weeks that follow can have a major effect on your health and ability to seek compensation.

 

If you’ve recently been injured:

  1. Seek immediate medical attention. Even if your injuries are not severe, you need documentation that you received treatment.
  2. Keep the product and all packaging, if possible. However, if the product was completely destroyed or you threw it away, your attorney could still help you recover damages.
  3. Document your injuries with photos. Your lawyer can use this valuable evidence to support your claim and argue for maximum compensation.
  4. Save all receipts and records for any expenses resulting from your injuries.
  5. Contact a product liability attorney in TopDog Law’s legal network before speaking with manufacturers or insurance companies.

If the incident happened some time ago, and you’re recovering at home or in the hospital:

  1. Continue following your doctor’s treatment plan. Don’t stop treatment prematurely. If you stop treatment too soon, you not only risk your health, but the insurance company can assert that your injuries aren’t as severe as you claimed.
  2. Gather medical records, medical bills, and other relevant documentation related to any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred dealing with the incident or your injuries.
  3. Document missed work and any wages, benefits, or commissions you lost.
  4. Keep a journal of your recovery and how the incident and your injuries have affected your life.
  5. Contact the network of attorneys at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers to discuss your legal options.

How an Attorney Helps You Obtain Compensation

The attorneys in our network will: 

  • Thoroughly investigate your case 
  • Document all evidence of product defects
  • Identify all responsible parties
  • Calculate your full damages
  • Handle all communication with manufacturers and insurance companies
  • Build a strong case for maximum compensation
  • Take your case to trial when manufacturers refuse fair compensation

Types of Compensation Available in Product Liability Claims

You may receive compensation for:

  • Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Loss of life enjoyment
  • Property damage
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
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TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers

Baltimore Office

1 South St, Suite 2125A
Baltimore, MD 21202

Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability Claims in Baltimore

Maryland generally allows three years from the injury date to file a product liability lawsuit. However, exceptions exist, so contact an attorney promptly.

 While keeping the product strengthens your case, your attorney can still pursue compensation using other evidence like medical records and witness statements.

Most product liability cases resolve through negotiations. The attorneys in our network prepare every case thoroughly so manufacturers know they’re ready for trial if they don't offer fair compensation.

Our network of attorneys handles cases on contingency--you pay no upfront fees. Attorney fees come as a percentage of your settlement or verdict amount.

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