Cherry Hill, NJ Product Liability Lawyer

You trusted a product. It failed you — and now you’re suffering the consequences. Whether it was a faulty medical device, a contaminated food item, or a dangerously designed consumer good, the damage is real — and it wasn’t your fault.

Manufacturers and retailers have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the products they sell are safe. When they cut corners, ignore warnings, or put profits before people, the public pays the price. That’s not just wrong—it’s unacceptable.

Our mission is clear: Hold negligent companies accountable, fight for maximum compensation, and never charge a fee unless we win your case. If a dangerous or defective product has hurt you, contact a Cherry Hill defective product lawyer today for a free consultation. We’re ready to fight for you.

What Is a Defective Product Under New Jersey Law?

Under New Jersey law, a product is considered defective if it is unreasonably dangerous when used as intended, and that danger causes injury. Product liability law allows injured consumers to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when a product fails to meet safety expectations.

There are two primary legal theories used to bring a product liability case:

• Strict Liability: You don’t have to prove the company was negligent — only that the product was defective and caused your injury while being used correctly. This is the most common approach in New Jersey product cases.
• Negligence: This requires showing the company failed to act with reasonable care during the design, manufacturing, or marketing of the product — and that this failure led to your injury.

Three main types of product defects can lead to a claim:

• Design Defects: The product was dangerous from the beginning — even when manufactured correctly. Every version of the product is flawed due to poor design.
• Manufacturing Defects: A mistake occurred during production, causing one or more units of the product to be unsafe (such as contamination, faulty parts, or misassembly).
• Marketing Defects: The product lacked proper warnings, usage instructions, or safety labels — leading to misuse and injury.

If a defective product harmed you, you may have a right to compensation — even if the company didn’t mean to cause harm. Rosengard Law Group can help you prove the product was unsafe and fight to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Common Types of Defective Products We Handle

Dangerous products come in all forms — from everyday household items to life-saving medical devices. At Rosengard Law Group, our Cherry Hill injury lawyers have experience holding major manufacturers accountable across a wide range of product categories. Here are some of the most common defective product cases we handle:

• Auto Parts: Defective airbags, brake systems, steering components, seat belts, and tires can lead to serious car accidents and injuries. We hold automakers and parts suppliers accountable.
• Consumer Goods: Household electronics, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other consumer products can cause fires, electrocution, or lacerations due to poor design or faulty manufacturing.
• Medical Devices: Surgical implants, joint replacements, pacemakers, and other medical devices can fail inside the body, leading to severe complications, revision surgeries, or permanent damage.
• Prescription & OTC Drugs: Dangerous medications can cause hidden side effects, drug interactions, or long-term health risks that were never disclosed properly to patients.
• Children’s Products: Toys, strollers, cribs, and car seats must meet strict safety standards. When they don’t, children are at risk of choking, falls, or other life-threatening injuries.
• E-Cigarettes & Vape Products: Exploding batteries, chemical exposure, and lung damage from vaping have led to a rise in defective product claims against manufacturers and distributors.
• Talcum Powder & Toxic Chemicals: Long-term exposure to harmful substances in consumer products — like asbestos-contaminated talc — can cause cancer or respiratory illness.
• Food Poisoning & Contaminated Products: Unsafe food products contaminated with bacteria or foreign objects can cause serious illness, hospitalization, or long-term health issues.

No matter what product caused your injury, if it was defective and unreasonably dangerous, you may have a legal claim. Contact Rosengard Law Group to speak with a New Jersey product liability attorney today.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Product Liability Case?

In a New Jersey defective product case, liability may extend beyond just the company that made the product. Depending on how the product was designed, manufactured, packaged, and sold, multiple parties in the supply chain could be held responsible for your injuries. At Rosengard Law Group, we investigate every angle to ensure no liable party escapes accountability.

• Manufacturers: The primary manufacturer of the product is often the first target in a liability claim. This includes both the company that created the final product and any company responsible for defective components (such as electronics, screws, or chemical compounds).
• Distributors and Wholesalers: These companies act as the middlemen who move the product from the manufacturer to retailers. If they knew—or should have known—about a defect and failed to act, they may share liability.
• Retailers and Vendors: Stores that sell defective products can also be held liable. Retailers have a legal duty to sell safe goods and may be responsible if they continued selling a product after a recall or failed to warn customers about known risks.
• Third-Party Suppliers and Packaging Companies: If a third party was involved in assembling, labeling, or packaging the product and their negligence contributed to the defect, they too may be named in your lawsuit.

Our team at Rosengard Law Group leaves no stone unturned when it comes to identifying liable parties. We build strong cases backed by evidence, expert testimony, and a clear chain of responsibility — giving you the best chance at maximum compensation.

How We Prove a Product Liability Case

Winning a product liability case in New Jersey means proving more than just injury — it requires connecting your injury directly to a defective or unreasonably dangerous product. At Rosengard Law Group, we use a proven process supported by expert testimony, industry standards, and federal safety data.

• Injury occurred while the product was used as intended: You must have been using the product as it was designed or reasonably expected to be used when the injury occurred.
• The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous: This could mean a flawed design, a mistake in manufacturing, or a failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions.
• The defect directly caused the injury: We work with medical and engineering experts to prove that the product’s defect—not something else—was the direct cause of your injury.
• The company failed to test, warn, or correct the defect: Manufacturers have a duty to catch and correct known risks before their products reach consumers. If they failed, they can be held liable.
• Expert evaluations and regulatory evidence: We often cite findings from agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to support our claims and show a pattern of negligence or oversight.

By combining these legal standards with compelling evidence and expert testimony, we build strong, trial-ready cases designed to hold manufacturers accountable and get you the compensation you deserve.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

When a defective product causes serious harm, the law gives you the right to pursue financial compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses. At Rosengard Law Group, we fight to recover the full value of what you’ve lost — not just what the insurance company offers.

• Medical expenses (past and future): Including hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and ongoing treatment needs.
• Lost income and future earning ability: If your injuries force you to miss work or impact your ability to earn in the future, we demand full recovery for those wages.
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain endured as a result of your injuries.
• Emotional distress and trauma: Including anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other psychological effects caused by the incident.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: When your injuries prevent you from engaging in activities, hobbies, or daily routines you once enjoyed.
• Punitive damages (for gross negligence): In cases where the manufacturer acted with extreme recklessness, we may seek additional damages to punish and deter similar conduct.
• Wrongful death damages (if applicable): If a loved one died from a defective product, surviving family members may recover funeral costs, lost financial support, and compensation for grief and loss of companionship. Click here for New Jersey wrongful death lawyers.

We don’t settle for quick offers — we build strong claims backed by documentation, expert reports, and courtroom-ready evidence to fight for every dollar you’re entitled to.

Should You Join a Class Action or File Your Own Claim?

When a defective product harms thousands of people across the country, the legal system may consolidate those cases into a class action lawsuit or multidistrict litigation (MDL). These mass tort processes allow similar claims to be handled together, saving time and resources. But is joining one always the best move for you? Not necessarily.

When Class Actions Make Sense

• Widespread, identical injuries: If the defective product caused similar harm to large groups of people (e.g., a recalled medication causing a specific side effect), a class action can help streamline the legal process and reduce legal costs.
• Lower individual damages: If your personal losses are relatively minor, joining a class action may make financial sense, allowing you to benefit from a collective settlement without the burden of a lengthy individual case.
• Pre-established legal teams: In a class action, courts often appoint lead counsel with resources already in place to fight the corporate defendants — reducing the time it takes to pursue justice.

When Individual Claims Are Better

• Severe or unique injuries: If your injuries are more extensive or different than others in the class, you could be undercompensated by a class action payout. Filing your own case allows you to pursue full damages for your specific situation.
• Need for faster resolution: Class actions can take years to resolve. Individual claims may settle faster, especially if the facts are clear and the liability is strong.
• More control over strategy: With your own case, you and your attorney decide the direction — rather than relying on a lead attorney representing thousands of people.

Our Approach: What’s Best for You

At Rosengard Law Group, we don’t push clients into cookie-cutter solutions. We evaluate each case individually to determine whether joining a class action or pursuing an independent lawsuit is best for your financial recovery.

We analyze factors such as:

• The severity and uniqueness of your injuries
• The value of your potential damages
• Whether existing class actions match your specific claim
• The likely speed and fairness of a collective vs. solo claim

Sometimes, clients benefit from joining an MDL or class action. Other times, it makes more sense to break away and file a direct lawsuit against the manufacturer or seller. Either way, we’ll help you make the choice that maximizes your outcome — not theirs.

Contact us today for a free consultation, and we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of every legal option available to you.

Current Defective Product Investigations

At Rosengard Law Group, we are currently investigating several categories of defective products that have caused serious harm to consumers across New Jersey and beyond. If you or someone you love was injured by a dangerous product, you may be eligible to join an active investigation or pursue an individual claim for compensation.

• Talc Lawsuits: Ongoing litigation against manufacturers of talcum powder products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder. Studies have linked long-term use to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has developed cancer after talc exposure, reach out immediately.
• E-Cigarettes and Vape Injuries: We’re reviewing cases involving lung damage, seizures, and battery explosions related to vape pens and e-cigarettes, particularly among teens and young adults. Brands under scrutiny include JUUL and others with defective designs or misleading marketing.
• Asbestos Exposure: Exposure to asbestos in building materials, insulation, and certain consumer products can cause deadly diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. Our team is helping victims pursue claims against manufacturers who failed to warn users about these risks.
• Recalled Medical Devices and Drugs: We are reviewing claims involving faulty medical implants, surgical mesh, hip replacements, and dangerous pharmaceuticals that have been recalled by the FDA. If a device or drug failed and caused injury, you may have a strong product liability case.

These cases are complex and time-sensitive. Contact our New Jersey defective product lawyers today for a free consultation to learn your legal options and protect your right to full compensation.

Legal Process – How We Build Your Defective Product Claim

When you choose Rosengard Law Group, you’re not just getting a lawyer — you’re getting a team of product liability attorneys who build strong, evidence-backed claims designed to win. Here’s how we handle your case from start to finish:

• Free consultation: We start with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to hear your story, review any initial evidence, and help you understand your legal options.
• Product and incident investigation: Our team examines the product, reviews similar cases, and gathers safety data, recall history, and reports from regulatory agencies like the FDA or CPSC.
• Medical records and expert input: We obtain your medical records and work with doctors, engineers, and industry experts to connect your injuries to the product defect.
• Communication with defendants and insurers: We handle all communication with manufacturers, retailers, and their insurance companies — protecting you from pressure, delays, or lowball offers.
• Lawsuit filing and discovery: If a fair settlement can’t be reached early, we formally file suit and enter discovery — a phase where we demand internal documents, testing results, and testimony from the company.
• Settlement negotiations or trial: Most cases settle before trial, but we prepare every case like it’s going to court. If trial is necessary, we fight for maximum compensation in front of a jury.

We keep you informed at every stage — and you don’t pay unless we recover money for you.

How Long Do You Have to File in New Jersey?

Time is limited when it comes to filing a defective product lawsuit in New Jersey. Here’s what you need to know:

• Personal injury claims: You typically have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit against a product manufacturer or seller.
• Wrongful death claims: Families have 2 years from the date of death to file a product-related wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a loved one.
• Claims against public entities: If your injury involved a product or medical device used in a government-run facility (like a public hospital), you may need to file a tort claim notice within 90 days of the incident.

Waiting too long can mean losing your right to seek compensation. Evidence fades, products get discarded, and deadlines expire. If you suspect a defective product caused your injury, contact Rosengard Law Group immediately for a free consultation.

Why Choose Rosengard Law Group?

When a defective product turns your life upside down, you need more than just a lawyer — you need a firm that knows how to win against powerful corporations. Here’s why injured consumers across New Jersey choose Rosengard Law Group:

• Proven results: We’ve recovered millions for clients in complex, high-stakes product liability cases.
• Big-firm resources: We have the legal firepower, experts, and financial resources to take on large manufacturers and distributors.
• Personal attention: You’ll work directly with experienced attorneys who treat your case — and your recovery — as their top priority.
• No fees unless we win: You pay nothing out of pocket. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

We don’t just handle product cases. We fight them — and win.

Contact a Cherry Hill Product Liability Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured by a dangerous or defective product, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the stronger your case. We’re ready to help you understand your rights and take the next step toward justice.

• Free consultations 24/7: Talk to an attorney anytime, day or night.
• Connect your way: Call us, fill out our secure online form, or set up a video chat from the comfort of your home.
• No upfront fees: It costs you nothing to start. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.

Call now or request your free case review. Rosengard Law Group is here to fight for you.

FAQs – Defective Product Injury Cases in NJ

What if I no longer have the product?

While having the product is helpful, it’s not always required. We can still build a strong case using medical records, witness statements, purchase history, and expert analysis. Contact us to evaluate your options.

Can I sue if I didn’t follow the exact instructions?

It depends. If your use of the product was reasonably foreseeable — even if not perfectly aligned with the instructions — you may still have a valid claim. This is especially true if the product lacked proper warnings.

What if the product was second-hand?

Strict liability typically applies only to new products. However, if a defect was due to design or poor manufacturing, you may still be able to pursue compensation, especially in cases involving serious harm or known product defects.

How long does a product liability case take?

It varies. Some cases resolve in a few months, while others — especially those involving litigation — can take a year or more. We’ll push for the fastest fair outcome but prepare each case for trial from the start.

Will I need to go to court?

Most cases settle out of court, but we’re fully prepared to go to trial if needed. Your attorney will guide you every step of the way and handle all legal processes on your behalf.

What if I used the product at work?

You may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party product liability claim. We’ll evaluate both and help you pursue every available path to compensation.

Can I file on behalf of a deceased family member?

Yes. If a loved one died due to a defective product, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Our firm can help you through this emotionally difficult process with care and expertise.

Are class actions better than individual lawsuits?

It depends on your goals and the nature of your injuries. Class actions are efficient for widespread harm, but individual claims may result in higher compensation. We evaluate every case individually and recommend the best route for your unique situation.