Defective Products
Nebraska Defective Product Lawyer
When a product's design or manufacture is defective and someone gets hurt, the manufacturer is liable — even without proof of negligence. We handle product liability cases involving vehicles, medical devices, industrial equipment, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals.
What to do right now
- Preserve the product and all packaging as evidence
- Take photos of the failure, injury, and product condition
- Get medical treatment and keep records
- Do not return the product to the seller or manufacturer
What you need to know
Three theories of defect
Design defect, manufacturing defect, and failure to warn. Each has different evidence requirements — we plead them all where they fit.
Recall history matters
A prior recall of the same product line is powerful evidence. We investigate NHTSA, CPSC, and FDA databases early.
Expert engineering testimony
We work with mechanical, biomedical, and materials engineers to reconstruct exactly how and why the product failed.
Common causes
- Vehicle defects (suspension, tires, airbags, seat backs)
- Defective medical devices and implants
- Dangerous pharmaceuticals
- Industrial and workplace equipment failures
- Consumer product defects (appliances, tools, toys)
Who can be held liable
- The manufacturer
- Component part suppliers
- Retailers and distributors in some jurisdictions
- Designers and engineers under some theories
Compensation we pursue
- Medical costs — past and future
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive-style damages where warranted
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
The product was old. Can I still sue?+
Sometimes — depending on the defect theory and state statutes of repose. Call so we can evaluate quickly.
Do I need to prove the manufacturer was negligent?+
Under strict product liability, no. You need to prove the product was defective and the defect caused your injury while being used in a foreseeable manner.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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