Salt Lake City Product Liability Attorneys

What to Do If You’ve Been Hurt by a Defective Product

After suffering a product-related injury, many feel unsure about what they can do to seek justice. The law enables victims to pursue legal action against various potentially liable parties, including manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers.

These claims can stem from issues, including:

• Defective design
• Manufacturing errors
• Failure to provide adequate warnings and instructions

Regardless of the specific cause, you shouldn’t delay pursuing a claim. According to Utah’s statutes, you only have two years from the date you discovered that a product caused you harm to take action. 

Product liability cases are often complex and fiercely contested, particularly when they involve large corporations with robust legal teams. We’re prepared to stand up to these entities, fighting in negotiations and court to secure every dollar that our clients deserve. 

Proving a Product Liability Claim

In product liability cases, we work relentlessly to hold manufacturers and sellers accountable when their products cause harm.

To do so, we must prove a few key things:

• The product was defective 
• You were using it in a reasonably expected way 
• The defect directly caused your injury 

These requirements come from Utah law, including the Utah Product Liability Act, and they guide how every claim is evaluated.

The Three Types of Product Defects

Most product liability cases fall into one of the following categories:

• Design defects – The product is unsafe from the start. Even if it is made correctly, the design itself creates a risk of harm. 
• Manufacturing defects – Something went wrong during production. The product differs from its intended design and is dangerous as a result. 
• Failure to warn (marketing defects) – The product lacks proper instructions or warnings about known risks. This can include missing labels or unclear safety guidance. 

We can carefully analyze the product and how it was used to determine which type of defect is involved, as well as who may be responsible.

How Utah Law Approaches These Cases

Utah allows product liability claims under several legal theories:

• Strict liability – You do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless, only that the product was defective and caused harm 
• Negligence – You must show the manufacturer or seller failed to use reasonable care 
• Breach of warranty – The product did not meet promised safety or performance standards 

In many cases, we pursue multiple theories at once to strengthen your claim.

One important issue in Utah cases is foreseeable use. The law does not require perfect use of a product, but it must be used in a way the manufacturer could reasonably expect.

Insurance companies often argue “misuse” to avoid paying claims. We work to counter those arguments with evidence that your use was normal and predictable.

Building a Strong, Evidence-Backed Case

With 100+ years of combined experience, our attorneys know how to handle intricate defective product cases. To build your case and go toe-to-toe with manufacturers and other liable parties, we can do the following. 

• Preserve the product and other key evidence 
• Meticulously review design plans, manufacturing records, and even internal documents
• Analyzing industry safety standards 
• Investigating whether the company knew about the defect 

Your Path to Recovery Begins at Eisenberg Lowrance Lundell Lofgren

We invite you to share your story with our team in a free consultation. During this initial meeting, you can tell us about the harm you’ve suffered and learn about your legal options and the next steps for partnering with us. Additionally, we can provide further information about our contingency-fee model, which enables you to enlist our services and not pay anything unless we win your case. 

To speak with a proven product liability attorney in Salt Lake City, call (385) 475-4183 or contact Eisenberg Lowrance Lundell Lofgren online.