You are probably aware that many products are unsafe despite the fact they reach consumers’ hands (or even their bodies). Yet, most do not know when a product that proves dangerous warrants bringing a lawsuit or claim. This is where a Kansas City product liability lawyer from Bruning Law Firm can assist, among many other ways.
Our firm gets justice for victims of negligent product manufacturers. We don’t require any upfront fee, either. Call Bruning Law Firm today at (816) 370-5384 for your free consultation about how a Kansas City product liability lawyer can support you.
Table of Contents
- Do I Have Grounds to Pursue a Product Liability Case in Kansas City?
- When Hurt by a Dangerous Product, Turn to Bruning Law Firm
- Is It Difficult to Obtain Fair Compensation from Negligent Product Manufacturers?
- How a Kansas City Product Liability Lawyer from Our Firm Will Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
- Damages We May Include in Your Kansas City Product Liability Case
- Call Bruning Law Firm Today About Hiring a Kansas City Product Liability Lawyer
Do I Have Grounds to Pursue a Product Liability Case in Kansas City?
The world around us, including Kansas City, is filled with products. Even items we don’t normally think of as products, like medical devices, fall under product liability law.
For this and other reasons, injuries, illnesses, and deaths from dangerous products can seem routine—part of the hazards of everyday life. This isn’t true.
When you or a loved one suffers harm because of a dangerous product, it’s likely time for you to seek justice. Let Bruning Law Firm help. Some types of products that may be the focus of a product liability lawsuit include:
- Medical devices
- Dangerous drugs
- Automobiles and vehicle components
- Consumer electronics
- Safety equipment (can be quite unsafe in many cases)
- Tobacco products
- Building materials
- Power tools
- Workout equipment
Any product may be the focus of a product liability lawsuit so long as it is dangerous. At the very least, you should speak with a Kansas City product liability attorney from Bruning Law Firm, as we will explain whether (and why) you have a valid claim.
The Primary Categories of Product Liability Cases
There have been countless specific product liability cases over the years, and each of those cases falls into one of three general categories:
- Design defects: Some products are dangerous by their very nature. For instance, one can argue that a chainsaw designed without a safety shield or a vehicle lacked sufficient protection for the occupant due to a defect in its design.
- Manufacturing defects: Manufacturing defects can result from using poor-quality materials, toxic materials, errors during assembly, or other defects that originate from the actual making of the product.
- Marketing defects: The most common marketing defect is failing to warn the consumer of potential danger. Others, like false advertising, can also be the basis of a product liability claim in Kansas City.
Another sub-category, hidden defects, may also be relevant to your case. This refers to a product with an unknown defect (like a drug that was not adequately tested before release to the public).
As the consumer, you must know this: If you get injured, become sick, or lose a loved one due to a product's failure, you deserve justice. Bruning Law Firm wants to attain that justice for you, so don’t wait to speak with our team serving Kansas City.
When Hurt by a Dangerous Product, Turn to Bruning Law Firm
Being harmed by a dangerous product can make life complicated. Retaining a Kansas City product liability lawyer from Bruning Law Firm can simplify things, especially regarding your lawsuit or claim.
We strive to take the load off our clients, allowing them to focus on recovery, family, work, or whatever else matters to them. Choose your attorney from our firm because:
We’ve Fought for Missourians for More Than 40 Years
Cases in Kansas City mean more to us because the Bruning Law Firm has been a part of the community for more than 40 years. This longevity representing clients in Kansas City means:
- We know the courts like the back of our hands, so we resolve cases as efficiently as possible.
- Our personal injury attorneys are very familiar with product liability law in Missouri.
- We take the safety of Kansas Citians seriously, so we fight aggressively when a product manufacturer violates their safety.
Some product liability cases also have a regional element, which is another reason to trust the Bruning Law Firm with your case.
We Have Obtained More Than $250 Million for Clients (Including Victims of Dangerous Products)
Results are critically important in the legal field and should be important as you choose your law firm. Our firm has secured more than $250 million for our clients, which continues to grow as we represent more and more clients.
It’s important to note that:
- Our case results include many multi-million-dollar individual recoveries (this is important because product liability cases can involve large damages)
- We have earned many settlements and verdicts (showing we don’t pressure our clients into easy deals, as some firms do)
- We have achieved these results over many years, showing the kind of sustained success that a prospective client can trust.
- Our attorneys have obtained impressive results, specifically in Missouri product liability cases.
We value client service highly, but it’s the financial results that clients tend to care about most—as they should. With us, you get a proven law firm.
We Embrace Cutting-Edge Resources and Strategies
We are always seeking an edge that will improve outcomes for our clients. Whether it is the latest update in product liability law, unique professional insights, data-focused analysis, or an innovative legal strategy, we remain a forward-looking law firm.
Our commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability is a key reason why many victims of dangerous products choose to work with us.
We Only Get a Fee If We Win
Being harmed by a dangerous product can cause immense financial distress. We use a contingency fee agreement to spare our clients further financial worries. A contingency fee means:
- Our lawyers only receive their fee if they win for you
- Bruning Law Firm pays to complete your case
- There is no direct financial risk in you hiring Bruning Law Firm
Our firm plans to win every case we accept and works hard to ensure positive outcomes for our clients. That being said, you won’t pay us anything if we don’t achieve the result you hired us to achieve.
We Take Negligent Product Manufacturers to Trial
A negligent product manufacturer may resist our settlement demands. We’re no strangers to such a defensive posture.
If the best decision for you is to sue and eventually take liable parties to trial, our law firm is on board (and will lead every step of the way).
Our Kansas City Product Liability Lawyers Also Represent Wrongful Death Victims
Our entire team extends their heartfelt condolences if your loved one lost their life because of a dangerous product. Know that we handle wrongful death cases and do so with sensitivity, compassion, and professionalism.
Is It Difficult to Obtain Fair Compensation from Negligent Product Manufacturers?
Never assume that your case is a slam dunk. Instead, hire a law firm that will prepare for liable parties to deny fault, fight your case, and force you to trial.
Our firm enters every case with a detailed, personalized case plan. This plan will include multiple Plan Bs if our initial strategy does not succeed. This level of preparation is critically important because:
Negligent Product Manufacturers Are Typically on the Defensive
When a manufacturer or other party exposes the public to a dangerous product, they often:
- Recognize quickly that they have endangered many people (if they don’t already know that before releasing the product)
- Understand that they will likely face a lawsuit
- Have legal counsel in place who will immediately prepare against lawsuits
These defendants will seek to minimize their financial losses. This typically means denying money to those who deserve it.
You Have One Chance to Get Financial Justice for a Dangerous Product
Defendants in product liability cases do not typically get two bites at the apple. Take full advantage of your first (and likely only) opportunity for a fair financial recovery. Hire Bruning Law Firm.
Losing the Case Can Have Long-Term Effects on You
When victims of dangerous products fail to secure the compensation they deserve, they may:
- Cannot afford medical care (and have to choose suffering or debt)
- Cannot access mental health treatment
- Earn less money because of a health problem (and not have money to cover their lost earnings)
- Experience worse pain and suffering because of financial stress
A Kansas City product liability lawyer from our team wants to ensure you avoid these outcomes.
Our lawyers are familiar with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and constantly research the latest violations of consumers’ safety. If a product is defective and causing harm, our personal injury attorneys almost certainly know about it.
How a Kansas City Product Liability Lawyer from Our Firm Will Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
We will form a unique case strategy once we have learned the unique details of your case. In most product liability cases, though, our attorneys:
Research the Defect That Caused You Harm
Understanding the exact nature of a defect is critical to your case. Our attorneys:
- Work with professionals in relevant fields, such as product engineering, when identifying a harmful defect
- Research cases similar to yours, as defective products often harm many people
- Commission third-party reports, when necessary
Your Kansas City product liability lawyer will clearly explain how the product harmed you and identify those responsible.
Identify Liable Parties
Some potentially liable parties in your case include:
- The organization that designed the product
- The organization that assembled a product
- The seller of a product
- An insurance company representing either of these parties
We use a systematic, reliable approach to identify everyone who owes our clients compensation.
Document and Calculate All of Your Damages
Winning a product liability case requires us to show the nature and extent of your damages. Some useful forms of documentation can include images of injuries, medical records, medical bills, mental health professionals’ diagnoses, and work records showing how you’ve lost income (or suffered other professional harm).
Issue Our Settlement Demands to the Manufacturer (or Their Insurer)
We will assign a specific financial value to your damages, supported by objective facts and evidence. We will then demand fair compensation.
Our attorneys have experienced litigators who never back down from a challenging negotiation. When you need fighters, turn to Bruning Law Firm.
Proceed with a Lawsuit If You Choose To
We typically allow negligent product manufacturers to own their mistakes. If they or their insurance company offer fair compensation, that can be the ideal outcome for your case. If either of these parties refuses our demands (perhaps repeatedly), we will be ready for court in Kansas City.
Damages We May Include in Your Kansas City Product Liability Case
Great representation requires knowing your client. Specifically, you must understand how the client has suffered harm.
Our lawyers will immediately begin researching all the harm you’ve suffered because of the dangerous product, and that harm may include:
- Healthcare costs: One of the damages we most often see is that healthcare costs are a burden. Your Kansas City product liability lawyer will work to lift that burden off you and place it on liable parties.
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional anguish, psychological distress, and lost quality of life are among the types of pain and suffering you may face.
- Lost earnings and other professional damages: You can also lose earning capacity, chances for professional incentives, and future career opportunities due to injury or illness.
- The loss of a loved one: The most tragic result of a dangerous product, losing a loved one, is a world-shattering outcome that we will measure objectively.
Each case has its wrinkles. Your damages stand alone, and we will create a unique record of those damages (along with cost calculations).
Call Bruning Law Firm Today About Hiring a Kansas City Product Liability Lawyer
Product liability cases in Kansas City generally have a deadline, making it necessary to act swiftly. Missing this deadline can jeopardize your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries. Call Bruning Law Firm today at (816) 370-5384 for a free consultation to learn more about how a skilled lawyer can advocate for your rights and guide you through the legal process. Don’t wait—protect your interests and seek the justice you deserve.
