Product Liability Lawyer Toronto

If you or someone you care about has been harmed by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation through a product liability claim. At Advocai, our product liability lawyers are committed to helping victims of faulty products seek justice and hold manufacturers accountable. We understand the complexities involved in product liability cases and are here to guide you through every step of the process.

When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe and work properly. But sometimes, products can be defective or dangerous, leading to serious injuries or even death. If you or someone you care about has been hurt by a faulty product, you might be able to get compensation through a product liability claim.

At Advocai, our product liability lawyers help victims of defective products hold companies accountable.

Common Types of Product Liability Claims

Product liability claims usually involve one or more of the following major issues:

Manufacturing Defects: Mistakes made during production that make a product unsafe. This includes contaminated food, faulty car parts, or toys with sharp edges.
Design Defects: Problems with the product’s design that make it dangerous, even when used correctly. Examples include unstable furniture or cars prone to rollovers.
Failure to Warn: Products that are dangerous but don’t have proper warnings or instructions. This includes medications without side effect warnings or power tools without safety guidelines.

Other issues might include:

Misleading claims or advertising about the product
Inadequate safety testing
Defective packaging
Contaminated or toxic products

Potential Injuries from Defective Products

Injuries from defective products may include:

Burns, Loss of Sight, Loss of Hearing and Electrocutions: From faulty electronics or appliances.
Cuts, finger amputations and crush injuries: From sharp edges or poorly designed tools, ladders, strollers and toys that fold-up or have closures.
Broken Bones, Torn Ligaments and Traumatic Brain Injuries: From falls, unsafe chairs, steps or ladders.
Poisoning, Allergic Reactions and Toxic Exposure: From contaminated food or products.
Choking Hazards: Especially for children, from small parts that can block the airway.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Several parties may be responsible, including:

Manufacturers: Companies that make the product or its parts.
Distributors: Those who handle the product between the manufacturer and the retailer.
Retailers: Stores or online platforms selling the products.

Sometimes, multiple parties may share responsibility for a defective product. Our product liability lawyers investigate each case to determine who may be at fault and ensure that all the proper parties are named in the lawsuit.

The Claims Process

Here’s how a product liability claim typically works:

Investigation: Our lawyers will investigate the claim, identify responsible parties, and gather evidence.
Filing the Claim: The lawyers at Advocai will file a lawsuit on your behalf outlining the defect and the damages you’re seeking against any parties that may be liable.
Evidentiary Discovery and Negotiation: Many cases are settled out of court. Our lawyers will obtain the evidence necessary to gain leverage over the defendant(s). We then negotiate to get a fair settlement for your pain and suffering; medical costs; lost wages; and other damages.
Trial: If a settlement can’t be reached, your case will go to trial.

Why You Need a Product Liability Lawyer

Product liability cases can be complicated and often involve dealing with large, well-financed companies. A product liability lawyer can help you navigate this process and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Advocai can handle everything from investigating the defect to negotiating or representing you in court.

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, don’t face it alone. Our experienced product liability lawyers are here to help you protect your rights and seek justice. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Product Liability Laws in Ontario

In Ontario there is both provincial and federal legislation that is designed to protect consumers from being injured by faulty products. The most relevant laws that apply to product liability are:

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act: the objective of this legislation is to protect the public by addressing dangers that consumer products can pose to human health and safety and ensuring that parties manufacturing or importing products are responsible for their safety.
The Ontario Sale of Goods Act: creates responsibility for sellers for goods sold in Ontario and imposes a contract for all purchases (even when a formal contract doesn’t exist) and allows product liability victims to sue for damages when they are injured buy products that are not reasonably fit for the purpose they are sold or of merchantable quality (suitable for sale).
Hazardous Products Act: prohibits the sale and importation of hazardous products.
Food and Drugs Act: regulations of food, drugs, medical equipment, therapeutic devices and cosmetics.
Motor Vehicle Safety Act: regulates the manufacture and importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts to reduce the risk of injury, damage and death.

The best way to determine whether or not you can obtain compensation for injuries resulting from defective products is to contact a product liability lawyer for a free consultation.