Product Liability

Product Liability Claims

Defective product lawsuits are often complex and involve an extensive commitment to the client. Defective product claims may involve inherently dangerous products, defects in design, negligent manufacture, defective packaging, and failure to adequately warn.

William Gavin will help you through the claims process to achieve the best possible recovery of damages associated with:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Disability
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement
• Loss of quality of life
• Death of a loved one
• Residual damages

Gas Explosions and Burn Injuries

Gas explosions occur in a variety of circumstances after liquid propane (LP) gas or natural gas accumulates in a structure. Once an amount of combustible gas accumulates, the smallest spark (match, lighter, or electrical switch) will cause an explosion and fire. Gas can accumulate in a structure in a variety of ways. A gas-powered appliance can leak gas, a gas pipeline can leak, or a gas line that is not properly capped or otherwise shut off can leak gas.

The delivery of gas and installation of gas appliances are heavily regulated activities. However, experience shows that in more rural areas, the regulations are often ignored or not fully followed by gas suppliers. The result can be catastrophic explosions and fires resulting in serious injury and death.

If you are a victim of a gas explosion:

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible
• Do not allow investigators of the gas supplier, appliance manufacturer or seller on your property without first consulting with an attorney
• Consult with an attorney to insure that the evidence is properly preserved. Preservation of the explosion evidence is vital so that the origin and cause of the explosion can be determined.

Gavin Law Firm has extensive experience in representing the families of people killed in gas explosions and fires. If you or your family has been a gas explosion victim anywhere in Illinois or Missouri, Gavin Law Firm can help determine your rights. Contact or call our experienced Illinois and Missouri product liability attorneys today for a free consultation.

Farm Machinery Accidents

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in America, and when a farm machine malfunctions and causes injury or death, the manufacturer of the machine may be liable for the damages caused by the defective machine.

Product liability lawyer William Gavin has successfully represented a client who was seriously injured when a tractor rolled over, causing amputation of a leg. He has also successfully represented the family of teenager who died as a result of a defective tub grinder used on a dairy farm.

Farm machinery product liability cases generally fall under four categories: Manufacturing defects, design defects, failure to warn, and inadequate warning.

Farm machinery cases can involve:

• Farm vehicle rollovers
• Products causing explosions & burns
• Industrial machinery & equipment accidents
• Failure to guard against moving parts
• Failure to warn against machine dangers
• Accidents with tractors & equipment
• Gas tank explosions