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Product Liability Lawyers

Helping Injured Canadians Hold Manufacturers Accountable

When we buy a product, whether it is a household appliance, a medical device, a vehicle, or a children’s toy, we expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, some products cause serious harm due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may have the right to pursue a product liability claim.

Our law firm has over 25 years of experience helping injured individuals across Ontario and throughout Canada. We understand how complex these claims can be, and we are committed to helping you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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What Is a Product Liability Claim?

A product liability claim is a legal action brought against a company; usually a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, for putting a defective or dangerous product into the hands of consumers. These claims often involve:

  • Design defects: where the product is inherently unsafe, even if made properly
  • Manufacturing defects: where the product was not made according to its intended design
  • Failure to warn: where the product did not include adequate warnings or instructions about risks

Product liability cases can involve a wide range of items, including medical implants, prescription drugs, vehicles, power tools, electronic devices, children’s products, and more.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Liability in these cases may rest with more than one party. Depending on the circumstances, we may pursue claims against:

  • The product manufacturer
  • A distributor or wholesaler
  • The retailer who sold the product
  • A component manufacturer (for parts or ingredients that failed)

It is not always necessary to prove exactly how the product was defective. In Canada, manufacturers and sellers are held to strict standards under consumer protection laws. If a product causes injury when used as intended, you may have a valid claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Seek medical attention right away, and if possible, keep the product, packaging, receipts, and any instructions or warnings that came with it. Avoid throwing away anything that could be relevant to your case. Take photos of the product and your injuries if you are able. Then contact a lawyer experienced in product liability claims to discuss your options.

You can still bring a product liability claim even if the product was manufactured in another country. In many cases, the Canadian distributor, importer, or retailer may also be held responsible.

Yes. You do not have to be the purchaser to bring a claim. If you were injured while using a product that someone else bought, for example, a household appliance or a medical device, you may still have a legal right to compensation.

Several parties within the supply chain may potentially share responsibility for a defective product. Depending on the circumstances, liability may involve manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, or companies responsible for product design or safety testing. Determining liability often requires investigating how the defect occurred and whether proper safety standards, testing procedures, or warning obligations were followed.

Not necessarily. A product recall may help support evidence that a product was unsafe, but a legal claim generally depends on whether the defect caused injury or damages. Some recalled products are removed from the market before injuries occur, while others may already have caused harm to consumers. If you were injured by a recalled product, the recall information may become important evidence in a potential product liability case.

Defective product claims can be complex because they often involve technical evidence, multiple potentially responsible parties, and large manufacturers or insurers. A product liability lawyer can help preserve evidence, investigate the cause of the defect, work with experts, and assess what compensation may be available. At Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers, we assist individuals throughout London Ontario and Southwestern Ontario with claims involving dangerous and defective products.

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