Chicago, IL Product Liability Attorney

Representing Victims of Defective and Dangerous Products in Cook County
Product liability is an area of personal injury law that deals with serious injuries, illnesses, or fatalities that are caused by faulty consumer products. In such cases, multiple parties within the supply chain (of the product) may be held responsible, such as engineers, designers, manufacturers, and distributors. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous or defective product, it is important to have a strong advocate in your corner fighting to hold the responsible parties fully accountable.
Sinson Law Group has been involved in numerous individual claims and product liability cases. Attorney Kent Sinson has in-depth knowledge of this area of the law, and he puts his extensive experience to work to provide the skilled representation his clients deserve. Kent and his team have a strong track record going up against large corporations and their armies of high-priced attorneys. Kent is honest and down-to-earth, and he aggressively pursues the rights and interests of each client he serves.
Product Liability Cases in Illinois
There is a wide range of categories that fall within the realm of product liability law. Some of the most common include:
- Medicines and prescription drugs
- Medical devices
- Toxic torts (e.g., chemicals and other harmful substances)
- Food products
- Automotive products
- Machinery and tools
- Electrical equipment
- Household appliances
- Toys and recreational products
- Clothing and apparel
- Firearms
Product liability claims typically fall under one of the following categories:
- Design Defects: The design of the product was flawed and is inherently dangerous or defective, so even if it is perfectly made, it still poses a major risk to consumers.
- Manufacturing Defects: The product design might be sound, but there is a flaw in the manufacturing process that significantly alters the original design in a way that puts the public in danger.
- Inadequate Warnings or Instructions: The product maker fails to provide adequate guidance about an inherent risk or danger within the product that is not obvious to the user.