Product Liability

Litigation often arises concerning alleged defects in auto industry products, construction, equipment, drugs and consumer products. McCarthy Wilson has significant experience successfully litigating claims alleging defective product design, manufacture, distribution and failure to warn throughout Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia and the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as managing product liability cases for specific clients on a national scale. Our attorneys can fully evaluate any products liability claims and devise litigation strategies appropriate for each client and every case. The firm handles a large variety of defective products cases, including, but not limited to

  • Design flaws and design defects
  • Manufacturing flaws
  • Inadequate instructions or warnings
  • Children’s toys, bedding, car seats and other safety
    equipment
  • Medical devices
  • Prescription and over-the counter drugs
  • Household appliances
  • Consumer products
  • Motor vehicles, including Airbags, Seatbelts, Tires.

Our attorneys are well-versed in the issues, science, and legal strategies needed to achieve the best outcomes. Our firm employs a rapid response protocol that offers early claim evaluation, allowing us to frame the issues from the beginning and prepare for the most favorable resolution. By combining our courtroom experience with the scientific and technical insights of seasoned professionals, McCarthy Wilson has successfully resolved virtually all types of product claims through trial, settlement, or alternative resolution methods.

If you have questions about this practice area or would like a case evaluation, please call us at (301) 762-7770, or email Ron Cox directly.