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Product Liability

Over Half a Billion Recovered

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Are Experienced & Successful New York Serious Injury Lawyers with Results Exceeding $500 Million
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$50 Million

Brain Damaged Child
A four-year-old boy was brought to the hospital for a routine eyelid repair. To cut costs, the hospital contracted out its anesthesia services to a third-party corporation.
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$31 Million

MVA - Police Officer
A 35-year-old New York City Police officer was admitted to Jacobi Hospital with head and limb injuries after a collision.
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$8 Million

Schomburg Plaza Fire
A fire started in a jammed compactor chute on the 20th floor of the high-rise apartment building. The sprinkler system was not operational, and because of defective materials and workmanship, the fire and smoke escaped through the walls into the apartments.
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$4.2 Million

Work Injury
Our client was a married NYC Parks Department employee. On a snowy night in Staten Island, he was preparing his truck to spread salt on the roadways.
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Over half a billion won for our clients. Click to view all our results.

Experienced New York Product Liability Attorney – Protecting Your Rights

Injured by a Defective Product? We Can Help.

Companies that manufacture, distribute, or sell products to the public are legally obligated to ensure that they are reasonably safe for their intended use. Unfortunately, not all companies meet this obligation. Some place consumers at serious risk of harm by failing to properly design or manufacture their products, taking shortcuts, or otherwise acting negligently.

If you or someone you love were injured by a defective product, you may have grounds to recover compensation for your damages by pursuing a product liability lawsuit. 

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP is an award-winning trial practice with a reputation for litigating complex personal injury and wrongful death claims, including claims based on product liability. Our award-winning attorneys have recovered over $500 million in compensation for clients, and are available to see how we can fight for you.

Our New York product liability attorneys offer FREE consultations and work cases on contingency, which means there’s no cost to hire and no fee unless we win. To discuss your case, call (212) 732-2929 or contact us online.

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Defective Product Cases We Handle

Backed by over a century of collective legal experience, our New York product liability lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can handle a range of cases involving dangerous and defective products. 

This includes claims involving: 

  • Auto defects, including defective brakes, tires, and vehicle components
  • Consumer products and children’s toys
  • Recreational equipment such as camp stoves, ROVs, and ATVs
  • Bicycles, scooters, and other transportation devices 
  • Industrial machinery, equipment, and tools
  • Swimming pools and swimming pool equipment
  • Medical devices and medical equipment
  • Medications and pharmaceutical products

What is Product Liability?

Product liability is the liability companies have for injuries caused by products they manufactured, distributed, and/or sold and marketed to consumers. This liability is based on the fact that product makers generally:

  • Have a legal duty to use reasonable care to ensure their products are safe when they are released to the market.
  • Can be held liable (financially responsible) for damages caused by products that failed to perform as intended.

If you are injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may have grounds to pursue a claim based on product liability. However, the viability of your product liability lawsuit will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding your accident. As such, the best way to evaluate whether you have a case is to have your matter reviewed by an experienced lawyer.

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Strict Liability

Strict liability holds product makers (which include companies that manufacture, distribute, or sell/market products) strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products that are used by consumers in a reasonably foreseeable manner. 

When victims bring claims based on strict liability, they do not have to prove negligence like they would in traditional negligence-based actions, such as in personal injury claims filed over car accidents. However, they must prove other elements depending on the specific cause of action they bring.

Examples of strict liability claims include:

  • Manufacturing Defects: Manufacturing defects are those which occur during the construction or production of a product, and which cause the product to differ from its intended design or from other products in the same product line. Manufacturing defects may involve the use of low-quality or inappropriate materials, poor workmanship, negligent quality control, and other problematic issues that that make a product dangerous.
  • Design Defects: Product makers are liable for defectively designed products, which are products that are dangerous before they are ever produced. This can happen when a manufacturer fails to correctly engineer a load-bearing product, when dresser drawers are prone to tip-overs because they don’t have wall anchors, when companies fail to use safer alternative designs, or other critical flaws in the design of products that make them unreasonably dangerous.
  • Marketing Defects: Claims of marketing defects may allege that product makers failed to provide adequate warnings about foreseeable risks consumers face when using the product as intended, failed to provide adequate instructions, or other similar claims. 

Product Negligence 

Negligence claims are another common way that victims in product liability cases hold product makers liable for their damages. 

These claims require victims to prove that a product maker failed to act in a reasonable manner when working to protect consumers against foreseeable risks of harm. In other words, they need to show that a product maker knew or should have known about potential risks, but failed to take reasonable steps to address them.

Common negligence claims in product liability cases include:

  • Negligent manufacture, design, or supply
  • Negligent installation 
  • Negligent inspection or repair
  • Negligent rental

Breach of Warranty

Though less common than strict liability or negligence actions, breach of warrant claims may be a viable way for victims injured by defective products to recover compensation. These claims generally involve allegations that the product maker or supplier breached express warranties (those expressly stated verbally or in writing to consumers) or implied warranties (those that are unwritten). 

Determining which theory of liability can be used as the basis for your product liability claim is a matter that demands the attention of experienced attorneys. Our team at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP has extensive experience litigating these causes of action and can assist in reviewing your potential case to determine which approach is best.

Investigating Your Product Liability Claim

As with any claim involving serious injuries or wrongful death, product liability claims require ample investigation and preparation.

By immediately launching investigations after we are contacted by victims, our attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP help gather the necessary information we need to support claims, build compelling cases, and position clients for financial recoveries they deserve. 

Some of the investigative steps we take in defective products cases includes:

  • Immediate preservation of the product in question, and ongoing support to ensure it is safely and correctly preserved so as not to raise chain of custody issues.
  • Investigations into the circumstances surrounding an accident, including the scene of the accident, to determine how the product may have caused injury.

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BIRTH INJURIES

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ACCIDENTS

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DOG BITE INJURIES

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PRODUCT LIABILITY

SCHOOL INJURIES

SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS

SLIP & FALL ACCIDENTS

SUBWAY ACCIDENTS

TOXIC EXPOSURE

TRIP & FALL ACCIDENTS

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

WRONGFUL DEATH

  • Working with relevant experts and engineers who can provide testimony about the safety and function of certain products. 
  • Working with defendants to exchange evidence and information in discovery. 

In addition to taking a front-footed approach when investigating cases, our firm also leverages our experience and insight to pursue the maximum recovery possible for clients. This includes handling all communications with defendants and insurance companies, engaging in out-of-court negotiations, and litigating at trial when necessary. 

Compensation for Victims Harmed by Defective Products

When successful, product liability claims allow victims to recover compensation for their damages. This can include compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Past and future lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional anguish / loss of consortium
  • Other economic and non-economic losses

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Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP is a NYC-based trial practice known across New York as a firm capable of handling the most complex and consequential claims. 

With the resources to take on powerful defendants and insurance carriers and the experience to evaluate all types of potential claims and strategies, we have what it takes to help victims harmed by defective products in the fight for justice.

If you have questions about a lawsuit involving injuries or death caused by a defective product, we want to help. Our New York City product liability lawyers proudly serve clients across the state. Call (212) 732-2929 or contact us for a FREE consultation.

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Un joven con discapacidad de desarrollo fue golpeado por un autobús de la ciudad mientras cruzaba una intersección, resultando en su trágica muerte. Este caso refleja la experiencia de la firma en casos de accidentes fatales de peatones.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, lo que lo dejó en coma y con graves lesiones cerebrales.
Una contadora que caminaba después del trabajo en Battery Park fue atropellada por una motoneta de la policía que iba a gran velocidad, resultando en lesiones significativas.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que no estaba asegurada correctamente. Sufrió lesiones graves como resultado.
La Sra. Y-H, pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló, fue lanzada dentro del vagón y sufrió múltiples fracturas y una lesión cerebral traumática.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, lo que lo dejó en estado de coma y con lesiones cerebrales graves.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A- Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, lo que resultó en múltiples fracturas y daño cerebral leve.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, sufrió daño cerebral severo después de una cirugía rutinaria de párpados caídos en el hospital. Para reducir costos, el hospital subcontrató los servicios de anestesia a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados.
Un niño sufrió lesiones graves después de caerse mientras corría detrás de su autobús escolar y ser atropellado por las ruedas traseras. Este caso demuestra la habilidad de la firma para obtener compensación en accidentes que involucran autobuses escolares y menores.
Un joven chino con discapacidad de desarrollo fue golpeado por un autobús de la ciudad mientras cruzaba una intersección. Este trágico caso de accidente de autobús demuestra la experiencia de la firma en casos de accidentes con transporte público.
La Sra. Y-H era una pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló. Fue lanzada dentro del vagón y sufrió múltiples fracturas y una lesión cerebral traumática, lo cual destaca la habilidad de la firma para manejar casos complejos de transporte público.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, sufriendo lesiones graves, incluyendo un coma. Aunque es un caso de peatón, el incidente involucra un vehículo y demuestra la experiencia de la firma en manejar accidentes graves de tránsito.
A pesar de que este caso fue referido a Dansker & Aspromonte 17 años después del accidente, el equipo obtuvo un veredicto impresionante al demostrar que las condiciones de la carretera mojada contribuyeron al accidente grave.
En uno de los casos más trágicos, dos madres y cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando se sospechó que una llanta estaba desinflada, y la conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, causando un accidente fatal.
Este caso involucró a una niña de 6 años que estaba en una camioneta que fue golpeada por una ambulancia en un choque de múltiples vehículos en Long Island, resultando en fracturas graves que requirieron varias cirugías.
Una oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años sufrió lesiones graves mientras era pasajera en un automóvil policial en camino a una llamada de emergencia.
Un carpintero de 46 años cayó de una escalera que resbaló en el sitio de trabajo, lo que le causó lesiones significativas. Este caso ilustra la experiencia de la firma en accidentes de equipo defectuoso en entornos de construcción.
Un carpintero de 30 años cayó de una escalera en un sitio de trabajo en una tienda minorista, resultando en lesiones graves. Este caso subraya la capacidad de la firma para asegurar compensación en accidentes de caídas en proyectos de construcción.
Un inmigrante mexicano sin documentación cayó 30 pies desde un andamio en un sitio de construcción, sufriendo lesiones graves al impactar contra el cemento. Este caso demuestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas en el lugar de trabajo, comunes en la construcción.
Un trabajador de construcción sufrió fracturas en el hombro, clavícula, costillas y cadera, además de lesiones internas que requirieron múltiples cirugías. Este caso destaca la habilidad de la firma para manejar lesiones graves en el lugar de trabajo.
Baby S. was born with a congenital hip dislocation that was not diagnosed or treated properly, leading to a permanent deformity. Although a birth injury, this case emphasizes the firm’s experience with young children suffering from negligence-related injuries.
A young boy sustained severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures, after he slipped while running after his school bus and was subsequently run over. This case demonstrates the firm’s experience with child injuries involving negligence and transportation safety, relevant to daycare environments.
A baby suffered nerve damage (Erb’s Palsy) due to excessive force during a complicated delivery. This case underscores the firm’s capability in securing justice for young children affected by negligence, a crucial aspect of daycare-related injury cases.
A young girl suffered a severe injury when her ring finger was severed after it became caught in a gap while she slid down a slide at an NYC school playground. This case highlights the firm's experience in handling injuries to children due to unsafe playground equipment.
A 30-year-old carpenter fell from a ladder while working on a job site in a retail store, resulting in serious injuries. This case emphasizes the firm's experience with ladder- related accidents, which are frequent in construction settings.
An undocumented immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement, resulting in extensive injuries. This case highlights the firm's expertise in handling severe fall injuries common on construction sites.
A construction worker suffered fractures of the shoulder, clavicle, ribs, and hip, as well as internal injuries that required multiple surgeries. This case underscores the severity of construction injuries and the firm's ability to secure significant settlements.
This tragic accident occurred when our client, a sanitation worker, was ejected from his truck in the Bronx after the driver lost control. He was fatally injured when the truck ran over his leg. This case demonstrates the firm's experience with wrongful death claims involving vehicles.
Maria, a housekeeper, was fatally injured when she was struck by a school bus in Brooklyn. She was thrown over 25 feet, suffering life-ending injuries. This case illustrates the firm's ability to pursue justice in severe pedestrian accident cases resulting in fatalities.
Our client, a NYC Parks Department employee, was preparing his truck to spread salt on Staten Island's roads during a snowy night. Tragically, he was struck and killed, underscoring the firm's experience with fatal vehicle accidents involving workplace and road safety.
A 21-year-old developmentally disabled young man was fatally struck by a City bus while walking with friends after school. This wrongful death case demonstrates the firm’s commitment to securing justice in fatal pedestrian and vehicle collision cases.
In one of the most tragic cases handled by the firm, two mothers and their four teenagers were driving to a high school swimming meet when the vehicle had a suspected flat tire. The mother stopped the van in the moving lane, resulting in a fatal accident. This high-profile case highlights the firm's ability to handle complex, fatal freeway accidents.
This tragic accident occurred when our client, a sanitation worker, was ejected from his truck in the Bronx after the driver lost control. He was fatally injured when the truck ran over his leg. This case demonstrates the firm's experience with wrongful death claims involving vehicles.
Un trabajador de construcción de 50 años estaba montando su bicicleta cuando cayó debido a un defecto en la carretera y sufrió pequeñas fracturas y daños cognitivos leves.
Un trabajador de mantenimiento de 31 años golpeó un sensor de presión de control de tráfico de la ciudad de Nueva York mientras montaba su bicicleta. Debido a un mal mantenimiento del sensor, el trabajador sufrió lesiones graves.
Una mujer y su novio estaban andando en bicicleta cuando entraron en un sitio de excavación sin protección en una zona completamente oscura bajo un paso elevado. La bicicleta de Rhonda cayó en un pozo y su cara se estrelló contra la carretera.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A- Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
Un recién nacido sufrió daño en los nervios y parálisis parcial del brazo izquierdo debido al uso de fuerza excesiva durante un parto complicado en el que debería haberse realizado una cesárea.
Una joven madre primeriza sufrió lesiones graves debido a la negligencia médica del personal en el Hospital Beekman Downtown, causando complicaciones durante el parto.
Un bombero de 42 años se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio. Aunque recibió tratamiento en la clínica, la falta de atención adecuada resultó en lesiones graves que afectaron su vida.
Un niño de 4 años sufrió daño cerebral severo después de una cirugía de párpados caídos. El hospital había contratado servicios de anestesia a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados.
Un guardia de seguridad resbaló en una superficie helada frente a un edificio propiedad de Metropolitan Life, lo que le causó una fractura de rodilla.
Una asistente de salud en el hogar de 56 años tropezó con un cable expuesto que se extendía desde una cabina telefónica en la plataforma del metro, resultando en una lesión que requirió un reemplazo de rodilla.
Un conductor de servicio se bajó de su vehículo para recoger dinero en el carril de un Burger King cuando cayó a través de una rejilla de alcantarillado rota, resultando en una caída de 4 pies y lesiones significativas.
Un trabajador de construcción indocumentado cayó desde un andamio a 30 pies de altura, impactando contra el cemento y sufriendo lesiones graves. Este caso muestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas graves en el trabajo, que se relacionan con incidentes de resbalones y caídas en entornos peligrosos.
Un niño de 16 años fue atropellado por un camión que estaba retrocediendo lentamente y quedó atrapado contra una pared, sufriendo una grave laceración en el bazo, que tuvo que ser removido.
Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue golpeado por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island, lo que resultó en su fallecimiento.
Dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes estaban en camino a una competencia de natación cuando el vehículo en el que viajaban tuvo una falla en la llanta y fue detenido en un carril de tráfico, resultando en un trágico accidente en la autopista con un camión.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que se abrió repentinamente debido a una falla de seguridad del conductor mientras caminaba en la calle 42 y Novena Avenida en Manhattan, resultando en lesiones graves.
Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue atropellado fatalmente por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island.
Un hombre de 49 años falleció al caer por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas se abrieron sin que la cabina estuviera en el piso correcto. La familia recibió una compensación significativa por esta trágica pérdida.
En un caso trágico, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando su vehículo tuvo un fallo en la llanta. La conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, lo que resultó en un accidente fatal.
Este accidente ocurrió en el Bronx cuando Rafael C. estaba trabajando en un camión de saneamiento. El conductor perdió el control al girar el vehículo.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.