Product Liability Lawyer Brooklyn
A product that malfunctions, breaks, or causes injury during ordinary use raises questions that go beyond the store where it was purchased. Depending on how the product failed, responsibility can extend to the manufacturer, a component supplier, a distributor, or a retailer. Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., reviews product liability claims for individuals in Brooklyn injured by household products, tools, vehicles and vehicle parts, appliances, and other consumer or commercial goods.
Product liability cases often require preserving the product itself, since physical or forensic examination of the item is frequently central to showing what went wrong and why. Once a defective product is discarded, repaired, or lost, that evidence can be difficult or impossible to recover. Individuals injured by a defective product connected to Brooklyn can call (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation with the firm.
What Product Liability Means in Brooklyn
Product liability claims in New York generally proceed under one or more common-law theories: strict liability for a defective product, negligence in the product’s design, manufacture, or marketing, and breach of warranty. A design defect claim challenges the product’s underlying design as unreasonably dangerous even when manufactured correctly. A manufacturing defect claim challenges a specific unit that departed from its intended design during production. A failure-to-warn claim challenges inadequate instructions or warnings about a known risk associated with the product’s use. More than one theory can apply to the same defective product, depending on the facts.
New York’s statute of limitations for a product liability claim seeking damages for personal injury is three years from the date of injury under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5), the same general period that applies to personal injury actions. Comparative fault principles under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411, subsection (a), apply in the general run of product liability cases, meaning a claimant’s own conduct in using the product, where relevant, reduces rather than automatically bars recovery.
A Brooklyn product liability case that proceeds to litigation would typically be filed in Kings County Supreme Court, located at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in the Second Judicial District. Because product liability defendants such as manufacturers are frequently located outside New York, these cases can involve additional procedural questions about where a lawsuit may properly be filed and which parties can be brought into a Kings County action.
How Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys Handle Product Liability Cases
Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys begin by identifying the specific product involved, the manufacturer and any component suppliers, and the point in the supply chain where the alleged defect may have originated. Preserving the product itself, along with its packaging, instructions, and any related purchase records, is a priority, since physical examination by an expert is often necessary to establish how and why the product failed.
Depending on the type of defect alleged, the firm coordinates with engineers, safety experts, or other qualified professionals to examine the product and connect its condition to the claimant’s injury. The firm also researches whether the product has been subject to a recall or has generated other reported complaints, which can support the claim that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the hazard.
When a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer disputes responsibility, Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys prepare the matter for filing in the appropriate New York venue, including Kings County Supreme Court for claimants located in Brooklyn. The firm does not guarantee a particular outcome; the product’s condition, the available expert evidence, and the extent of the injury all affect how a product liability case is handled.
About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys
Mr. Sris founded the firm in 1997 after serving as a former prosecutor, work that involved evaluating physical and technical evidence, a skill set that applies directly to product liability investigations involving mechanical or design failures. Mr. Sris is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys, who contract directly with the firm, bring further litigation experience to product liability claims arising in Brooklyn.
Mr. Sris studied accounting and information systems at George Mason University, a background applied to reviewing manufacturing and supply chain records, technical documentation, and financial records relevant to a product’s design and production history. The firm does not offer free consultations. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys evaluate each product liability matter individually, based on the specific product, the type of defect alleged, and the extent of the injury.
The firm’s intake line is staffed 24/7 for individuals injured by a defective product connected to Brooklyn. The firm’s principal office is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and meetings on New York matters are arranged by appointment. Prospective clients can call (888) 437-7747 to discuss a potential claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What legal theories can apply to a defective product claim in New York?
New York product liability claims commonly proceed under strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty theories, addressing design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn. More than one theory can apply depending on how the product failed and who was involved in its design, manufacture, and distribution.
Do I need to keep the product after I am injured by it?
Yes, whenever possible. The product itself is often central evidence in establishing what went wrong, and physical or forensic examination can be difficult or impossible once the item is discarded, repaired, or altered. Preserving the product, its packaging, and any purchase records should happen as soon as possible after an injury.
Who can be held responsible for a defective product?
Depending on where the defect originated, responsibility can extend to the manufacturer, a component parts supplier, a distributor, or in some circumstances a retailer. Identifying every potentially responsible party often requires tracing the product through its supply chain.
How long do I have to bring a product liability claim in New York?
Product liability claims seeking damages for personal injury are generally subject to a three-year limitations period under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5), measured from the date of injury, subject to tolling and other exceptions depending on the specific facts. The applicable deadline should be confirmed with counsel.
Where would a product liability lawsuit connected to Brooklyn be filed?
A lawsuit brought by a Kings County resident would typically be filed in Kings County Supreme Court, located at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in the Second Judicial District, though jurisdictional questions involving out-of-state manufacturers can affect where a case ultimately proceeds.
Related Pages
The same rules apply outside Brooklyn, and our page on product liability claims across New York walks through each stage.