Injured by a Dangerous Product? Our Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help.

If a defective product caused serious injury, Slater & Zurz is here to help.

Find out if you have a claim!

If a defective product caused serious injury, Slater & Zurz is here to help.

Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Dangerous Products

Injuries caused by defective or dangerous products often happen without warning. Some leave people with broken bones or burns. Others result in spinal damage, amputations, or even wrongful death.

Our Ohio product liability lawyers handle cases involving:

  • Defective medical devices or equipment
  • Dangerous prescription or over-the-counter drugs
  • Faulty auto parts (e.g., brakes, airbags, tires)
  • Poorly designed power tools or appliances
  • Unsafe children’s toys, furniture, or gear
  • Products that lack adequate safety warnings

Why Ohioans Turn to Slater & Zurz’s Product Liability Lawyers

For over 30 years, our Ohio product liability lawyers have recovered millions for clients across the state, helping them move forward after some of life’s most difficult moments. 

  • Talk directly to product liability lawyers who care
  • Pay nothing unless we win
  • 6 offices across Ohio

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Types of Product Liability Claims in Ohio

Ohio law allows consumers to seek compensation under four primary legal theories:

  • Design defect: The product was poorly designed from the start, making it inherently dangerous even when used correctly. These claims often involve entire product lines. Example: A stroller designed in a way that causes tipping or finger entrapment.
  • Manufacturing defect: The product design is safe, but something went wrong during the manufacturing process, resulting in a flawed unit or batch. Example: A pressure cooker with a missing seal that explodes during use.
  • Failure to warn (warning defect): The product was sold without adequate instructions or warnings, causing a consumer to be harmed by a risk they weren’t made aware of. Example: A medication that doesn’t warn of serious side effects or dangerous drug interactions.
  • Breach of warranty: The product didn’t perform as promised because it either violated a written guarantee or breached an implied expectation of safety or function. Example: A power tool advertised as safe for home use that overheats and causes a fire.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

If a defective product caused injury or death, our attorneys will fight to recover compensation for every loss. Depending on the facts of the case, damages may include:

  • Emergency medical care and hospitalization
  • Surgery, rehab, and follow-up care
  • Long-term disability or disfigurement
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma and mental anguish
  • Property damage or loss
  • Wrongful death benefits (for surviving family members)
How We Secured a $1,400,000 Settlement in a Fatal Child Safety Restraint Case

Parents trust that the products designed to protect their children will do just that. But for one family, a faulty child safety restraint failed, resulting in the devastating death of their child. 

Slater & Zurz pursued a product liability claim against the manufacturer and, after court-ordered mediation, secured a $1,400,000 settlement to hold them accountable.

What Happens When You Call Slater & Zurz

You'll talk to an attorney

We know you’re hurting, and the last thing you need is to be bounced around. When you call us, you’ll speak to one of our experienced attorneys.

We'll take the pressure off your plate

From day one, we’ll gather medical records, file the proper reports, and deal with insurance companies on your behalf. In other words, you focus on getting better, and we’ll handle the fight.

We go after every dollar you deserve

We've recovered millions for injury victims across Ohio. We don’t stop at quick settlements; instead, we push for full accountability and compensation that reflects what you’ve really lost.

You only pay if we win

No upfront fees means there’s zero risk to get started.

FAQS: Product Liability Claims in Ohio
Injuries from defective products can raise a lot of questions, especially when you’re facing medical bills, time off work, or long-term recovery. Below are some of the most common questions we hear from clients, and how we help.

Possibly. Ohio law recognizes that consumers may use products in ways that are foreseeable, even if they don’t follow the exact instructions. For example, if a product was marketed broadly for “everyday use” but lacked critical warnings or failed under normal conditions, the manufacturer can still be held liable.

We’ll evaluate how the product was used, what went wrong, and whether the company should have anticipated that scenario.

Yes. While having the original receipt, box, or instruction manual can be helpful, it’s not required. Product liability cases are often built on medical records, photos of the injury and product, expert analysis, and eyewitness accounts.

It depends on where the failure occurred in the supply chain. Liability may fall on:

 

  • The manufacturer (who created the product or its parts)
  • The distributor or wholesaler
  • The retailer who sold the item
  • A third-party contractor or designer

 

We investigate all potentially responsible parties to make sure no one escapes accountability, even if the company is out of state or part of a larger brand.

You may have a product liability claim in addition to a workers’ compensation case. For example, if a defective ladder or piece of machinery failed while you were on the job, your employer may be covered by workers’ comp, but the product’s manufacturer could still be held liable for the defect. These dual claims can be complex, but we’ll guide you through both.

A recall often strengthens your case since it’s an admission that something was wrong. But even if there was no recall, you can still bring a valid claim. Many dangerous products are never recalled, and some companies issue vague or voluntary recalls that don’t go far enough. Our attorneys will dig into internal reports, safety records, and testing data to uncover what the manufacturer knew.

Yes. Some product-related injuries (like internal damage from a medical device or complications from long-term medication use) don’t surface immediately. Ohio law gives you two years from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury, not necessarily from the date you used the product.