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Irvine Product Liability Lawyers
Injured by a dangerous or defective product in Irvine? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable under California law. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Irvine Product Liability Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered results for injured consumers across California, with a Tier 1 ranking for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Our attorneys investigate the defect, identify every responsible party in the supply chain, and handle the insurers and corporate defense lawyers for you — all with a client-first approach. There are no fees unless you get paid. Learn more about our statewide product liability practice →.
Product liability is the legal responsibility manufacturers, distributors, and retailers hold when a defective product injures a consumer. California recognizes three main types of defect: design defects (the product is unsafe as designed), manufacturing defects (an error occurred during production), and failure to warn (missing or inadequate safety instructions or warnings). California generally applies strict liability, meaning an injured person may recover without proving the company was negligent — only that the product was defective and caused harm.
Our attorneys handle injury claims caused by a wide range of dangerous and defective products. Common cases include defective auto parts, faulty medical devices, dangerous household appliances, unsafe children's toys, and contaminated food products. If a product caused your injury, a legal professional can review the facts during a free case review.
Injured consumers in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, costs of ongoing care, and pain and suffering. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
In most California product liability cases you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a defect was not discovered right away, the deadline may run from when the injury was, or reasonably should have been, discovered. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's generally best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Irvine Product Liability Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Product Liability Claim in Irvine?
You likely have a product liability claim if a defective product caused your injury and you can connect that defect to your harm. California generally requires three things: a defect (in the product's design, manufacturing, or warnings), an injury or loss, and proof the defect caused it. You typically do not have to prove the company was careless, only that the product was defective. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's attorneys for a free case review.
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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Irvine Product Liability FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Irvine's economy centers on technology firms, corporate and regional headquarters, biotech, and UC Irvine research, so defective consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial or lab equipment are common sources of injury claims. Whatever the product, California strict liability lets you recover by showing it was defective and caused your harm. An attorney can match the facts to the right defect theory.
Usually no. California applies strict product liability, so you generally recover by showing the product had a design, manufacturing, or warning defect that caused your injury while used in a foreseeable way, not that the maker was careless. This applies to Irvine's tech and biotech products the same as any other.
A product injury case arising in Irvine is generally handled in the Orange County Superior Court, with many civil matters heard in Santa Ana. The correct venue depends on the facts. Your attorney can confirm where to file.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a defect was not discovered right away, the discovery rule may affect when the clock starts. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly. We also handle product liability cases in Los Angeles. To learn more about how we serve Orange County, visit our Irvine location page.