How to Hire the Right Product Liability Lawyer for a Defective Vehicle or Product Case
When a product you trust — a vehicle, truck, household appliance, or industrial machine — fails and causes catastrophic injury, the consequences can be life-altering. These are not simple accident claims. Product liability cases pit ordinary people against global corporations, powerful insurance companies, and complex engineering data.
Choosing the right product liability lawyer can determine whether your case succeeds or fails. At McCartney Stucky LLC, our attorneys represent clients nationwide in high-stakes product liability and catastrophic injury litigation. We are built to take on major manufacturers — and win.
What Is a Product Liability Case?
Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers for placing defective products into the hands of consumers. When those defects cause injury or death, the company can be held accountable through a civil lawsuit.
There are three primary types of product defects:
- Design Defects: Unsafe or flawed product designs that make all versions dangerous — such as trucks without protected fuel tanks or vehicles prone to roof crush.
- Manufacturing Defects: Mistakes that occur during production, causing certain units to be unsafe — such as faulty airbags or defective tires.
- Failure to Warn or Inadequate Labeling: When a company fails to provide sufficient instructions, safety warnings, or disclose known risks.
These cases often involve automotive defects, industrial machinery, consumer products, or commercial equipment, and they demand extensive investigation and expert analysis.
When to Contact a Product Liability Attorney
Many victims wait too long to contact a lawyer, allowing evidence to be repaired, destroyed, or lost. If you’ve been seriously injured by a defective product — or lost a loved one — contact an attorney immediately.
Here’s when to call:
- After a vehicle fire, airbag explosion, or equipment failure causes serious injury or death
- When a product recall may be related to your injury
- If the manufacturer’s insurer contacts you for a “settlement” before you understand your rights
- When multiple people report injuries from the same product or machine
Our firm moves quickly to secure and store critical evidence, including the defective product, damaged vehicle, and manufacturer data. This early preservation often determines the strength of the case.
What to Look for in a Product Liability Lawyer
Not every personal injury attorney is equipped to handle high-stakes product defect cases. These claims require deep technical knowledge, access to expert witnesses, and the resources to litigate against billion-dollar corporations.
When choosing a lawyer, look for:
1. National Experience and Resources
Product liability cases often involve manufacturers based across multiple states — or even countries. You need a law firm that litigates nationwide and has the capacity to appear in federal courts throughout the U.S.
2. Engineering and Technical Knowledge
Your attorney should understand how to interpret crash data, fuel system schematics, airbag deployment records, and design specifications. McCartney Stucky works closely with mechanical engineers and accident reconstruction experts to prove defects in court.
3. Proven Trial Record
Manufacturers know which firms actually go to trial — and which don’t. Firms that prepare every case for trial, like McCartney Stucky, are far more likely to secure maximum settlements and verdicts.
4. Focus on Catastrophic Injury Cases
The best product liability attorneys don’t handle routine fender-benders. They take on complex, high-value claims involving amputations, burns, paralysis, or wrongful death — cases that require deep expertise and careful preparation.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Product Liability Attorney
Before committing to a firm, ask the following questions:
- How many product liability or automotive defect cases have you handled?
- Do you take cases nationwide?
- Will my case be handled directly by an attorney or passed to another firm?
- How do you investigate and preserve defective products or vehicles?
- What results have you achieved in similar catastrophic injury cases?
These questions help ensure your case is handled by a firm with both the experience and infrastructure to pursue justice.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Product Liability Case?
Product liability victims may be entitled to significant financial recovery for both economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
At McCartney Stucky, we fight to hold negligent corporations fully accountable for the harm their products cause. We prepare every case for trial to achieve the maximum possible recovery for our clients.
Common Product Liability Cases We Handle Nationwide
Our attorneys have decades of experience in catastrophic product defect litigation, including:
- Defective Heavy Trucks: Unsafe fuel tanks, weak cab structures, and underride design flaws
- Automotive Defects: Airbag failures, seatbelt malfunctions, roof crush injuries, and tire defects
- Post-Collision Fires: Dangerous fuel system and electrical defects that turn survivable crashes into deadly fires
- Consumer Products: Hazardous appliances, unsafe children’s products, and unstable furniture
- Industrial Machinery Defects: Unsafe factory or construction equipment causing amputations or crushing injuries
These cases demand immediate, expert-level investigation and courtroom readiness. Our team has both.
Nationwide Representation — No Fee Unless We Win
From New York to California, Florida to Missouri, McCartney Stucky LLC represents catastrophic injury and product liability victims in courts nationwide. We have the experience, network, and resources to go head-to-head with the largest manufacturers and their defense teams.
And with our No Fee Unless We Win commitment, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Why Choose McCartney Stucky for Product Liability Litigation
- Decades of Product Defect Trial Experience
- Full Trial Team on Every Case
- Access to Top Engineering and Safety Experts
- Proven Record of Seven- and Eight-Figure Results
- National Reach — Local Understanding
We’re not a high-volume injury firm. Every case we take is one we’re prepared to try — and win.
Conclusion: Choose a Firm That Can Stand Up to the Manufacturers
Product liability cases are complex, technical, and high-stakes. They require a law firm with the financial strength, trial experience, and nationwide reach to hold corporations accountable.
If you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury from a defective product or unsafe vehicle, contact McCartney Stucky LLC today. Our attorneys will review your case, explain your rights, and take immediate steps to preserve evidence and pursue justice.