Product Liability
When you buy or use a product, you expect it to work safely when used as intended. When a product fails because of a defect, the consequences can be severe. Defective products can cause serious injuries, permanent disabilities, financial loss, and, in some cases, death.
Arizona law allows injured consumers to pursue product liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers that put unsafe products into the marketplace. At Breit Biniazan, our Phoenix product liability lawyers represent individuals and families harmed by defective consumer products, medical devices, vehicles, tires, and industrial equipment. We focus on holding corporations accountable and recovering compensation that reflects the true impact of the injury.
If you or a loved one was injured by a defective product, our team is prepared to investigate what went wrong and pursue the full recovery you deserve.
Breit Biniazan has a long history of representing clients in complex, high-stakes product liability litigation. Our experience includes cases involving catastrophic injuries, large-scale product failures, and corporate misconduct.
Our attorneys secured $1 billion for the state of Alabama in economic and environmental damages from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This catastrophic disaster devastated businesses, fisheries, and coastal communities, and we held BP accountable for the destruction caused.
We represented individuals and businesses directly affected by the oil spill, winning $29 million in settlements for:
A negligently designed parking attendant vehicle caused a catastrophic fire, leaving our client with severe burn injuries and lifelong medical complications. Our investigation uncovered design flaws that should have been corrected, leading to a $14 million settlement to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and long-term care.
Our client suffered life-altering injuries due to a dangerous consumer product. We worked with industry experts and engineers to prove the product’s defective design and manufacturer negligence, securing a $6.4 million settlement.
These results reflect our ability to handle product liability claims involving major corporations, insurers, and technical evidence.
Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of companies to ensure that the products they sell are reasonably safe. When a product causes harm because of a defect, Arizona law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation.
Product liability cases in Arizona are commonly based on negligence or strict liability. Strict liability focuses on the condition of the product itself rather than the conduct of the injured person. This allows victims to pursue claims even when they followed instructions and used the product correctly.
A design defect exists when a product is dangerous because of the way it was designed, even if it was manufactured correctly. These cases often involve vehicles, machinery, and consumer products where safer design alternatives were available.
Design defect claims frequently arise in rollover accidents, fire hazards, and structural failures that expose users to unreasonable risks.
Manufacturing defects occur when a product deviates from its intended design during production. These defects may affect only a specific batch or unit and can include contamination, improper assembly, or use of substandard materials.
Examples include defective auto components, contaminated pharmaceuticals, or equipment that fails under normal use.
Some products are inherently dangerous if not used properly. A failure to warn claim arises when manufacturers fail to provide clear warnings, instructions, or safety information.
This includes missing warnings, unclear labels, or instructions that do not explain known risks associated with normal use.
A breach of warranty occurs when a product does not perform as promised. Warranties may be express, such as written guarantees, or implied, meaning the product should function safely for its intended purpose.
Breach of warranty claims often overlap with design and manufacturing defect cases and can apply even when the defect is not immediately visible.
Defective tires are a common cause of serious crashes. Tire failures are often misidentified as driver error or simple blowouts when they are actually caused by manufacturing or design defects.
Retreaded tires are frequently involved in these cases. Improper bonding, poor materials, or quality control failures can cause tread separation at highway speeds, leading to loss of vehicle control and rollover accidents. Our firm investigates tire manufacturing records, retread processes, and failure patterns to determine whether a defective tire caused the crash.
ATVs and side-by-side vehicles, including Polaris models, are frequently involved in rollover accidents. Many of these incidents stem from design defects that raise the vehicle’s center of gravity or reduce stability during turns.
Product liability claims involving ATVs may focus on inadequate rollover protection, misleading safety information, or failure to warn about known stability risks. When these vehicles are marketed for recreational or utility use without proper safety safeguards, manufacturers may be held responsible for resulting injuries.
Multiple parties in the supply chain may be responsible for a defective product, including:
At Breit Biniazan, we conduct thorough investigations to identify all liable parties and fight for the compensation you deserve.
We handle a wide range of product liability cases, including:
If a defective product caused your injury, we will investigate the case and fight for maximum compensation.
Arizona law generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a product liability lawsuit. Certain cases, including those involving government entities, have shorter notice requirements. Waiting too long can make evidence harder to obtain and weaken your claim.
If a defective product caused your injury or financial loss, you may be entitled to significant compensation, including:
If you’ve been injured by a dangerous product, follow these steps to protect your rights:
Defective products cause real harm, and manufacturers should be held accountable for the injuries they cause. If you or a loved one was injured by a dangerous or defective product, the experienced team at Breit Biniazan is ready to evaluate your case and pursue compensation. Contact Breit Biniazan today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help.
If a defective product causes an injury, take steps right away to protect your health and your potential claim. Start by getting medical care and following your doctor’s instructions. Your medical records help connect the injury to the product.
Next, preserve the product and anything that came with it. Do not throw it away or attempt to fix it. The product itself is often one of the most important pieces of evidence in a product liability case.
You should also document what happened. Take photos of your injuries, the product, warning labels, packaging, and the area where the incident occurred. Keep receipts, manuals, warranties, and proof of purchase if available.
To hold a manufacturer or seller responsible in a product liability claim, the focus is on the product and how it failed. You generally need to show that the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury during normal or foreseeable use.
This often involves proving one or more of the following:
The product had a design defect, manufacturing defect, or lacked proper warnings
The defect made the product unsafe when it left the manufacturer’s control
The defect played a direct role in causing the injury
Product liability cases rely heavily on evidence such as product testing, expert analysis, medical records, and accident reconstruction. At Breit Biniazan, we work with engineers, safety specialists, and medical professionals to build strong, well-supported claims.
Yes. In Arizona, you do not have to be the person who purchased the product to bring a product liability claim. If you were injured by a defective product, you may still have a valid case even if the product was borrowed, gifted, provided by an employer, or used at someone else’s home.
What matters is whether the product was defective and whether that defect caused harm. Ownership or purchase history is usually not the deciding factor in these cases.
If you were injured by a product you did not buy, the team at Breit Biniazan can review the facts and explain your legal options.
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