If You Were Injured by a Defective Product, Get Legal Help to Protect Your Rights
Federal agencies such as the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency (USCPA) work to ensure that products in our marketplace are designed safely and are not dangerous when used correctly at home, on the road or on the job. After a product passes the U.S. safety test and is approved for the market, however, it does not relieve the manufacturer from liability in the event of an injury, illness or death to a consumer.
Unfortunately, people are injured or killed because of an unsafe design or product defect every day. Many of these injuries are catastrophic and result in death, disfigurement or years of care and rehabilitation. The Kansa City product liability attorneys at Humphrey, Farrington & McClain are ready to stand up firmly and help you fight for the money you need to put your life back together.
Our firm is not a conveyor-belt personal injury mill. When you come to us for a free consultation, we will give you an honest appraisal of your legal rights and whether we think you should expect to recover money. We will not promise you the world, then later encourage you to settle your case for a small amount. Sometimes, we have to tell prospective clients that the courts are not likely to side with them. When we take a case, you can be assured that we are serious about winning significant compensation.
Nobody Likes to Sue. Sometimes, There Is No Other Way
In most cases, manufacturers cannot be charged with criminal penalties when someone is hurt or killed by one of their products. Usually, a settlement or jury verdict is the only way our society has to hold manufacturers and distributors to their legal responsibilities. We have obtained over $800 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims of manufacturer negligence.
We are nationally recognized for successfully representing victims in product liability injury and wrongful death claims resulting from:
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Environmental contamination
- Exposure to asbestos, beryllium and other hazardous materials
- Defective toys and children's products
- Automotive defects, defective seat belts and child restraints
- Unsafe industrial and agricultural equipment
- Defective medical devices and dangerous pharmaceutical products
The attorneys at Humphrey, Farrington & McClain have represented thousands of clients in seeking compensation for damages caused by manufacturers, packagers and distributors of unsafe consumer, medical and industrial products. Product liability claims are often complex and involve many levels of liability. It may take years to fully investigate and prepare a case for trial. We have the professional and financial resources necessary to stick with your case until we win the highest possible settlement or jury award.
From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in individual and class action lawsuits in courts throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation.
