Defective Product Injuries in New York: Three Kinds of Claims

Design Defects

A product is defectively designed when its very design makes it unreasonably dangerous, even if manufactured perfectly. New York courts weigh whether a safer, feasible alternative existed.

Manufacturing Defects

These occur when a product departs from its intended design due to an error in production, making that particular unit dangerous.

Failure to Warn

Manufacturers must provide adequate warnings and instructions about non-obvious dangers. Inadequate warnings can form the basis of a claim.

Proving the Case

Product cases often require engineering experts and preservation of the product itself. Don't discard the item that hurt you — it may be key evidence.