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Product Liability

Dangerous drugs and product liabilityThe Cedar Rapids, Iowa attorneys at Brady & O’Shea handle drug error and product liability cases in Iowa.We all should be able to trust that the products we use at work and home are safe. However, every year many Iowans are injured at home and at work by dangerous and defective products.
Companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, selling, and distributing product can be held liable for injuries and illnesses caused by their use.  A consumer who has suffered illness, injury, or death as a result of a commercial product has the right to bring a product liability suit against the manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or supplier.  Product liability cases frequently require thorough investigation as well as examination of the product by qualified experts to determine whether a product is defectively designed, manufactured or marketed.
There are several legal theories for establishing liability of those responsible for injuries caused by hazardous products.



  • Negligence focuses on whether the defendant exercised reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, inspecting, testing, labeling and providing instructions and warnings for the product.
  • Breach of Warranty theories are based on contract law, and may involve "express warranties" (made explicitly by the manufacturer or seller) and "implied warranties" (warranties assumed by the law, e.g., that the product will perform properly when used for its ordinary purposes).  Warranty disclaimers must satisfy certain legal requirements to defeat breach of warranty claims.
  • Strict Liability focuses on whether the product was "defective" at the time of its manufacture, sale and distribution.  The defects may be one of three types: design (if there was a foreseeable risk of harm that could have been reduced or eliminated by using another feasible design); manufacturing (if the product was not manufactured, produced or assembled according to its design); if the product is dangerous if used in a foreseeable way and there are no clear warnings that alert the user to the dangers of using products in that manner.
 
If you or those close to you are injured by a defective product and believe you may have a claim, it is extremely important to retain all components of the product and its original packaging, labeling, manuals, instructions and warnings. Since product liability cases are both difficult and expensive to bring, you need to select an attorney with experience and competence to pursue the claim on your behalf.

Please call or email us if you think you may have a claim and want a free initial consultation with a lawyer in our firm.

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    Playground accidents and injuries in Iowa occur for a number of reasons. Find out the facts here and call a Cedar Rapids product liability lawyer today.
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    Children often get injured due to toys they are playing with. Some of these injuries are the fault of the child, and other injuries are the responsibility of the toy manufacturer. Children’s injuries due to defective toys shouldn’t occur. To find out your rights if your child has been injured due to a faulty product or toy, contact a Cedar Rapids product liability lawyer to see if you have a legal case against the toy manufacturer. Call the law offices of Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 for a free legal consultation.
  • Drop-Side Crib Responsible for an Iowa Infant’s Death   
    Crib manufacturers may be to blame for your child sustaining injuries or death as a result of a defective crib. If your child was injured or died due to a faulty crib, contact an Iowa product liability lawyer to see if you have a legal case against the manufacturer of the crib. Call Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 for a free legal consultation.
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    Playground injuries in Iowa can be the result of poorly maintained equipment or defective equipment. If your child is injured in an Iowa playground accident, you should contact an experienced Cedar Rapids product liability lawyer to see if you have a legal case against the manufacturer of the equipment or the facility for not maintaining the equipment. Call Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 for a free legal consultation.
  • Cardiac Arrest Can Occur from Darvocet – a Prescription Painkiller   
    Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals recalled Darvocet and Darvon due to concerns about the drug propoxyphene. There were claims of serious cardiac problems, requiring the FDA to pull this drug off the market. If you have been affected by the heart concerns produced by the drug Darvocet, contact Brady & O’Shea today and speak with a knowledgeable Iowa product liability attorney.
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    If you have been injured in a car crash and you believe a defective tire caused it, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages. The tire manufacturer may be held liable for your injuries. Call the lawyers of Bray & O’Shea for legal advice today at (319) 866-9277 and speak with an experienced product liability lawyer.

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