Product Liability

When you purchase a product — whether it’s a household item, a medical device, a vehicle, or a piece of industrial machinery — you have every right to expect it will function safely when used as intended. Unfortunately, some products reach the market with dangerous defects, design flaws, or inadequate warnings that place consumers at serious risk. In many cases, these hazards arise because manufacturers, distributors, or retailers cut corners, overlook safety standards, or fail to properly test their products before selling them to the public.

At Joyce, Carmody & Moran, our product liability attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a defective product can have on individuals and families. We are committed to holding negligent corporations accountable and helping injured consumers obtain the compensation they deserve. Our team conducts thorough investigations, works with leading experts, and builds strong, evidence-driven cases designed to secure justice for our clients.

Product liability cases typically fall into one of three primary categories, each requiring a different legal strategy and level of technical analysis:

Categories of Product Liability

Manufacturing Defects

A manufacturing defect occurs when a product departs from its intended design during the production process, making it unsafe even though the original design was sound. These cases may involve:

• Faulty assembly or poor-quality materials

• Improper installation or calibration

• Contamination in pharmaceuticals or medical products

• Batch-specific defects or inconsistencies

• Malfunctions caused by broken components or substandard parts

We work to identify where and how the failure occurred, gathering evidence such as production records, quality control documents, and expert evaluations to demonstrate liability.

Design Defects

Design defects involve products that are inherently dangerous due to flawed engineering or conceptualization — meaning every unit is potentially unsafe, even if manufactured correctly. Examples include:

• Medical devices designed in a way that increases failure or injury risk

• Tools, equipment, or machinery lacking essential safety features

• Vehicles prone to rollover, fire hazards, or mechanical instability

• Household items designed in a manner that creates foreseeable risks

Our attorneys analyze testing data, alternative designs, risk-utility factors, and industry standards to show that a safer, feasible design was available but not implemented.

Failure to Warn (Marketing Defects)

Manufacturers and distributors are required to provide clear instructions, warnings, and disclosures about known risks associated with their products. A failure-to-warn claim may involve:

• Inadequate safety labels or missing warnings

• Failure to disclose harmful side effects of drugs or medical devices

• Poorly written or unclear operation manuals

• Marketing materials that misrepresent safe use

• Products that require user precautions not properly explained

We investigate whether the manufacturer knew — or should have known — about the risks and whether their failure to warn directly contributed to the injury.

Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle

Defective products can appear in nearly every industry. Our attorneys represent clients injured by a wide range of dangerous or malfunctioning products, including:

• Pharmaceutical drugs with undisclosed or dangerous side effects

• Medical devices such as implants, pumps, or surgical instruments

• Automotive products including brakes, airbags, tires, and ignition systems

• Industrial machinery and construction equipment with defective parts or missing safety features

• Household consumer goods such as appliances, electronics, tools, and children’s products

• Chemical products and toxic substances lacking proper warnings

Whether the defect occurred during design, manufacturing, or marketing, we work tirelessly to uncover what went wrong and who is responsible.

Fighting for the Compensation You Deserve

If a defective or dangerous product has caused injury to you or someone you love, Joyce, Carmody & Moran is prepared to stand by your side. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and other hardship-related damages. Our team leverages expert testimony, technical analysis, and aggressive advocacy to build a compelling case aimed at securing the best possible outcome.

Your safety should never be compromised for profit — and when corporations put consumers at risk, we are here to hold them accountable.