Our product liability attorneys assist manufacturers and distributors every day. We understand their concerns and are experienced in guiding clients through negotiation, mediation, and high-stakes litigation. For more than 50 years, Clark Hill has been helping to protect and defend large and small businesses from product liability claims. We work with clients to mitigate and avoid risk and, if the need arises, aggressively litigate claims, often achieving favorable courtroom outcomes for our clients. Whether handling a single matter at the state level or national defense coordination, including the discovery and development of national trial teams, our attorneys have the experience businesses need when defending product liability claims.
Our product liability attorneys recognize the importance of understanding our clients’ products and industries, and we regularly appear at annual trade shows, as well as provide sound legal advice to industry groups. We diligently work with manufacturers to gain an in-depth, nuanced understanding of the pitfalls, trends, and legal challenges associated with our clients’ business ventures.
We understand that the most crucial components of product liability defense are risk avoidance, mitigation, and management. Our product liability attorneys work with clients to establish risk avoidance and mitigation strategies, including advice concerning the development of instructions, warnings, and safer products. We also assist clients in the development of operation manuals, disclaimers, warranties, and indemnity agreements, as well as provide support during insurance coverage issues. We guide clients through the issuance of recalls and routinely work with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to mitigate their effects.
When the stakes get high and clients are in crisis management mode, we are ready to respond and assist. We prioritize being available and responsive at all times, day or night. Our innovation, work ethic, creativity, and knowledge of the law can assist in building a client’s management strategy based on sound legal principles and crisis aversion.
We acknowledge the financial burden of product liability defense and litigation. Our product liability attorneys work closely with clients to ensure that cases are properly staffed with the most qualified attorneys and that clients receive cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
Product Experience
We work with manufacturers and companies of all sizes regarding a wide range of products, including:
- Aircraft
- Air rifles
- Agricultural equipment
- Automobiles
- Chemical solvents and plastics
- Construction equipment
- Consumer products
- Food products
- Industrial equipment
- Material handling equipment
- Medical devices
- Motorcycles
- Personal computers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Safety restraints, seatbelt assemblies, and airbags
- Tobacco products
- Tree stands and hunting products
- Trucks and tractor-trailers
- Watercraft
