PRACTICE AREA
Defective Products & Consumer Protection
Protecting Montanans From Unsafe Products
Product liability laws exist to ensure that the products the public interacts with every day meet reasonable safety standards. When they don’t, and consumers are harmed due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or marketing or product instructions that mislead consumers, McGarvey Law can you recover damages from the responsible party. We believe passionately in walking with our clients through every step of the process with compassion and personal attention.
$325,000
for rancher harmed by defective equipment
Fighting for a safer world
Our attorneys are passionate about consumer protection cases, because protecting one consumer often means improved safety for the public at large.
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Types of Defective Products Cases
If you’re injured or harmed by a product, the fault may lie with the designers, manufacturers or marketers who created or enabled the danger. Here are some of the most common types of product liability cases.
Design defects
Product design that’s inherently dangerous
Choking hazards
Small parts in products intended for young children
Manufacturing defects
Mistakes in the production process that cause malfunctions
Hidden defects
Toxic ingredients or contamination that are not disclosed
Failure to warn
Inadequate instructions or warnings about risk
Strangulation risks
Cords, drawstrings or ribbons in products intended for young children
Guiding you through every step with strength and integrity.
Who Is Commonly Affected
There are as many types of product liability cases as there are products. However, certain categories of products are more prone to the type of safety issues that might result in a consumer protection case.
Unsafe Auto Parts
Defective tires, airbags or other components
Dangerous Toys
Toys designed with sharp edges, choking hazards, or toxic materials
Faulty Electronics
Batteries, smartphones or laptops
Faulty Medical Devices
Pacemakers, hip replacements or prosthetics
Contaminated Pharmaceuticals
Tainted medications or over-the-counter drugs
Inadequate Safety Equipment
Helmets, pads, fire-retardant clothing, or safety glasses
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At our firm, every case begins with a free consultation – a chance for you to share your story and for us to truly listen. We believe that understanding your situation is the foundation of building a strong case, and we take that responsibility seriously.