Product Liability
Product Liability Lawyer in New York: Injured by a Defective Product?
Jonathan Fuzailov, Esq.
September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
You don't have to prove the manufacturer was careless — just that the product was defective and hurt you. Here's what to preserve and who can be sued.
Three kinds of defects
A design defect means the product was dangerous as designed. A manufacturing defect means your unit came off the line wrong. A failure to warn means the product lacked adequate instructions or safety warnings. Any of the three can support a claim.
Strict liability helps you
Unlike most injury cases, you don't have to prove the manufacturer was negligent — only that the product was defective, the defect made it unreasonably dangerous, and it caused your injury while being used in a foreseeable way.
Keep the product
The single most important piece of evidence is the product itself. Do not throw it away, repair it, or return it to the manufacturer. Store it exactly as it was after the injury, along with packaging, receipts, and manuals.
Everyone in the chain can be liable
The manufacturer, distributor, and retailer can all be sued. This matters because it means there is almost always a solvent defendant — and often more than one insurance policy.
Free case review
Hurt in a defective product injury in New York? Talk to a lawyer today.
Deadlines in New York can be as short as 90 days, and insurers start building their defense immediately. Get a free, no-obligation review of your case from Fuzailov Law — you pay nothing unless we win.
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