Birmingham Products Liability Lawyer

Put Decades of Experience in Your Corner

In a consumer-driven society, millions of dollars are spent every year in retail spaces. And products that fail to meet safety standards are common. If not manufactured or packaged properly, a product can become a serious threat to a consumer's health. Even if used as directed on packaging or in instruction manuals, the products themselves may not have undergone thorough health and safety testing. If you have sustained an injury due to a product's unsafe design, manufacturing, or instructions, speak with Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law.

Why It Is Important to Work with an Attorney

Because manufacturing companies have a wealth of legal resources and deep pockets, it is vital to retain an experienced Birmingham products liability attorney who has meticulous attention to detail and who is prepared to exhaust every avenue possible to help you maximize your claim's value.

For more than 25 years, our team at Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law has successfully defended numerous product liability claims inside and outside of court. We've helped injured victims obtain millions of dollars in recoveries. Our experienced team of lawyers is standing by and is ready to serve you with effective, nuanced representation.

In product liability cases, we can help you hold the following parties accountable:

• Designers - If a product has a dangerous design flaw that causes harm to consumers
• Product manufacturers - If a product is manufactured poorly without adhering to safety regulations
• Marketers - If a product's packaging or instructions failed to warn consumers of potential dangers and risks
• Distributors - If the distributor knowingly distributed the unsafe product or modified the product in the process of distribution

Our Birmingham product liability attorneys work closely with expert witnesses in the medical field and technology specialists to help you prove that the product in question was the direct cause of an injury or wrongful death. No case is too big or too small for our team to handle.

TIME LIMITS FOR FILING PRODUCT LIABILITY CASES

It is reasonable to expect that the products we buy and use will perform to our expectations and do so in a safe manner. Sometimes, however, products may have defects or other unexpected dangers that may prove harmful to the user. In these cases, the product’s manufacturer may be held liable for any damages or injuries that occur from using the product, but claims must be made in a timely manner.

If you have sustained an injury while using a product, there is a limit to the amount of time you have to file a claim. These time limits, called the “statute of limitations,” vary from state to state. The time limit usually begins when the person who was injured first discovers their injuries, but could also be as soon as the injury was actually sustained, under what is known as the “discovery rule.”

Here in Alabama, action must be taken within two years of the discovery of the injury. Most states allow for 1-3 years, while some states, like North Dakota, allow as many as 11 years to pass from the date of manufacture. Some states also have “statutes of repose,” which bar actions that are not brought forth within a certain time period after an event has occurred.

Schedule a Free, No-Obligation Consultation with our Birmingham Product Liability Lawyer Today

Glenda Cochran Associates Attorneys at Law is staffed by individuals who share a deep commitment to justice and excellence. Our Birmingham product liability lawyer genuinely cares about the welfare of our clients. As an active member and contributor to the State Bar Association, Attorney Cochran and her team have decades of experience handling product liability cases. We offer flexible hours and can even travel to your home or the hospital.