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People who are injured by a defective product may be able to pursue a civil suit against the product manufacturer to receive compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. This is known as a product liability suit, and it uses a legal doctrine called strict liability, or liability without fault. A victim of an accident or injuries must show that the injuries were caused by a defect in the product at the time it left the hands of the manufacturer in order to recover compensation.

There are three main theories that are used to recover compensation in a product liability suit:

1. Manufacturing defect - the product was manufactured in some way that it failed to meet the product specifications and this caused the injury or accident;
2. Design defect - the product was manufactured consistent with the specifications, but there was a defect in how the product was designed that resulted in the accident or injury;
3. Failure to warn - the product had a dangerous feature, but the manufacturer failed to properly warn the epxected users of the product about the danger.

Product manufacturers take product liability suits very seriously, and you should not expect that you will be able to reach an out-of-court settlement with them for anything more than "nuisance value." The reason for this is that product liability suits call into question the safety of large numbers of products and a successful product liability suit can result in many claims being made against the product manufacturer. These are also very complex and expensive suits to file, so we strongly recommend hiring an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer to assist you.

IMPORTANT WARNING: In the event that you are injured by a product, you must be sure to preserve the remains of the product in the condition it was in at the time of the injury. This means that you should not throw out the remains of the product or try to repair it. The product must be preserved in the condition it was in at the time of the accident. Failing to do so can result in the dismissal of a product liability suit.

We are available to help victims of accidents and injuries and their families in a number of different kinds of product liability suits, including cases involving:

Dangerous drugs and prescription medications;
Dangerous and defective medical devices and equipment;
Dangerous children's products;
Dangerous and defective exercise and recreational equipment;
Dangerous and defective autos and other motor vehicles;
Dangerous and defective industrial equipment; and
Dangerous, tainted, and unsafe food products.

Product liability suits are complex, expensive cases to pursue, and you should not attempt to pursue one without having the help of an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer.

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Types of Third Party Liability Suits in Illinois - Dangerous and Defective Products
Many Illinois workers are injured by products they work with every day because the products have a design defect or insufficient warnings or instructions.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Cases
Asbestos is a dangerous product which is the only known cause of a deadly disease called mesothelioma. Asbestos victims require skilled legal representation.
Dangerous and Defective Industrial Products Suits
Dangerous and defective products frequently produce serious injuries which may serve as the basis for a product liability suit against the manufacturer.
Dangerous and Defective Exercise and Recreational Equipment
We hold product manufacturers accountable for injuries caused by danagerous and defective exercise and recreational equipment, including ATV roll-overs.
Food Poisoning
We represent victims of food poisoning, including those suffering from salmonella, e-coli, listeria, norovirus, shigella and other food-borne illnesses.
Civil Suits for Defective Autos and Other Motor Vehicles
Unsafe designs of cars and their component part may be the basis of an auto product defect suit. Get experienced legal help with these dificult, complex cases.
Illinois Defective Product Claims: DePuy ASR Hip Replacements (Part A)
If you have been injured by a defective hip replacement system, you may be eligible to file an Illinois personal injury claim. A defective product lawyer in Chicago at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you with your claim. Get a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Defective Product Claims: DePuy ASR Hip Replacements (Part B)
If you have suffered injuries from a defective hip replacement system, you may be eligible to recover damages. A defective product lawyer in Chicago at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help investigate your Illinois defective product claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Injury Claims Related to Cochlear Implants (Part A)
You may be eligible to file a product liability claim if you have suffered injury after using a defective cochlear implant. A Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois product liability claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Injury Claims Related to Cochlear Implants (Part B)
You may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim if cochlear implants led to injuries because of medical negligence. A Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois dangerous medical device claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Injury Claims Relating to Bard IVC Filters (Part A)
If you have been seriously injured by Bard IVC Filters, you may be eligible to file an Illinois product liability claim. A Chicago product liability lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois dangerous medical device claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Injury Claims Relating to Bard IVC Filters (Part B)
You may be eligible to file an Illinois product liability claim if you have been seriously injured by Bard IVC Filters. A Chicago product liability lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois dangerous medical device claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Dangerous Child Product Claim in Illinois: Strangulation and Suffocation (Part A)
You may be eligible to file a dangerous child product claim in Illinois if your child suffered injuries from strangulation or suffocation. A Chicago product liability attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your dangerous child product claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Dangerous Child Product Claim in Illinois: Strangulation and Suffocation (Part B)
If your child suffered injuries in Illinois from strangulation or suffocation, you may be eligible to file a dangerous child product claim. A Chicago product liability attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your dangerous child product claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Dangerous Medical Device Claim: Implantable Defibrillators (Part A)
A dangerous medical device, such as a defective implantable defibrillator may lead you to file a Chicago product liability claim. A Chicago defective product attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your product liability claim. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation – 312-263-1080
Illinois Dangerous Medical Device Claim: Implantable Defibrillators (Part B)
You may be eligible to file a Chicago product liability claim if you have been injured by a dangerous medical device, such as a defective implantable defibrillator. A Chicago defective product attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your product liability claim. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation – 312-263-1080

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Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
Description: Valuable information from this national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing foodborne illnesses and deaths through research, advocacy, and education.
Consumer Product Safety Commission - Product Recalls
Description: The CPSC maintains a searchable database of products that have been recalled.
Consumer Product Safety Commission - Product Recalls
Description: The Consumer Product Safety Commission maintains a searchable database of products that have been recalled.
FDA MAUDE Database
Description: A searchable database of reports of adverse events involving medical devices and equipment. Use this database to determine whether a device which you are considering using or have used in the past was associated with an adverse event such as a user injury.
Food & Drug Administration Recall Database
Description: Research recalls of tainted, dangerous, and unsafe food products in the FDA's searchable database.
Illinois Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations
Description: List of Illinois child safety seat inspection stations to help ensure that your child's safety seat is properly installed so as to prevent injury in the event of an accident, provided courtesy of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Illinois Worker's Compensation Commission
Description: The offical site of the Worker's Compensation Commission, the body which adjudicates worker's compensation cases in Illinois.
Information from ADA on Fosamax induced ONJ
Description: Information from the American Dental Association on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) caused by the use of fosamax or other bisphosphonate drugs
NHTSA Product Recall Database
Description: The National Highway Transportation Safety Adminsitration maintains a searchable database of product recalls involving motor vehicles and other equipment dating back to 1966.
NIOSH Asbestos Resource Page
Description: Information regarding asbestos from NIOSH