Minneapolis Defective Product Attorneys

We're Built for Complex Litigation

Product defect cases aren't simple. They require engineering experts, medical specialists, and investigators who can reconstruct what went wrong. Our firm has the budget to fund these expensive cases from start to finish, which means we never have to settle for less than you’re owed due to a lack of resources.

Location Matters for Your Case

Our downtown Minneapolis office puts us minutes from federal and state courthouses, major medical centers, and the region's top technical experts. When time-sensitive evidence needs preserving or expert witnesses need consulting, we move fast.

Track Record Against Corporate Giants

We've gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 manufacturers and won. Our attorneys have recovered millions for our clients in cases involving defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceuticals, automotive failures, and consumer products that caused serious harm.

You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

At SiebenCarey, we work on contingency, which means zero out-of-pocket costs for you. All case expenses, expert fees, and investigation costs come from us. You only pay attorney fees if we recover compensation.

Ready to Go the Distance

Some law firms push for quick settlements to close cases fast. We prepare every file as if it's heading to trial, which sends a clear message to negligent corporations: We're not going away, and we're not backing down, even if it means taking them to court.

When the Blueprint Is Wrong

Some products are dangerous from the moment engineers draw up the plans. When the design itself is flawed, every single product that rolls off the assembly line carries that same danger. We see this in:

• Vehicles designed with high rollover risks
• Medical devices that make injuries more likely
• Power tools missing basic safety features
• Children's products with choking hazards built into their fundamental design

An engineering expert can analyze what manufacturers should have done differently and explain why safer options were available.

Production Line Failures

Sometimes the design is sound, but something goes wrong during manufacturing. Individual products leave factories with defects that escaped quality control systems. Contaminated batches of medication, improperly torqued bolts, faulty electrical connections, or substandard materials all create dangerous anomalies.

These cases often require tracing products backward through the supply chain to identify where errors occurred and which companies bear responsibility.

Failing to Warn Consumers

Even properly designed and manufactured products can become dangerous when companies hide risks or provide inadequate instructions. This can include:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturers who fail to mention side effects
• Power tool companies that omit critical safety warnings
• Manufacturers who downplay the risks of an appliance

Minnesota law demands that manufacturers warn about dangers that aren't immediately obvious. When they stay silent about known risks, they're responsible for any resulting injuries.

Common Product Failures We Handle

Moving Fast to Preserve Evidence

The defective product itself often provides the most compelling proof. Unfortunately, once a product gets repaired, thrown away, or altered, that evidence often disappears forever. We will act immediately to secure the item, document its condition, and prevent any changes that could weaken your case.

Examining Corporate Records

Product liability cases are often won or lost based on what manufacturers knew and when they knew it. We will issue subpoenas for internal documents, test results, safety reports, and communications between executives. These records can reveal that companies were aware of defects long before injuries occurred, but chose not to correct the problem.

Assembling Expert Teams

These cases require specialists who can explain complex technical issues in ways judges and juries understand. We work with:

• Engineers who can identify specific defects and explain how products should have been designed
• Medical professionals who can document your injuries and connect them directly to the product failure
• Safety experts who can show that manufacturers failed to meet industry standards
• Economic analysts who can accurately calculate the lifetime costs of your injuries

Coordinating Across Jurisdictions

Defective products often injure people nationwide. We work with attorneys handling similar cases in other states, sharing discovery, coordinating strategies, and presenting unified fronts. This coordination puts maximum pressure on defendants to resolve cases fairly.

Negotiating from Strength

At SiebenCarey, we don't settle for less than you’re owed. Our thorough trial preparation makes it clear we're ready to take cases to trial. This strategy often prompts companies to offer settlements that actually reflect fair compensation.

Trial When Necessary

Some manufacturers refuse reasonable settlements, gambling that we'll back down. We don't. Our Certified Civil Trial Specialists have successfully argued product cases before Minneapolis juries and throughout Minnesota, securing verdicts that hold corporations accountable.

Recalls Don't Fix What Already Happened

When products get recalled after you're injured, that recall doesn't eliminate manufacturer liability. In fact, recalls often provide strong evidence that companies knew products were dangerous. The timing of recalls doesn't affect your right to compensation for injuries that have already occurred.

Recalls Often Come Too Late

Companies frequently delay recalls to minimize financial damage or avoid acknowledging defects they knew about. By the time recalls happen, thousands of consumers may have already purchased dangerous products. Some suffered injuries. Others still face risks.

Your injury doesn't need to follow a recall to have a valid claim. If a product was defective when you used it, you have rights regardless of later recall actions.

Be Careful with Recall Programs

Participating in recalls by returning products or accepting repairs doesn't prevent injury claims. However, manufacturers often include legal waivers buried in recall programs. These attempt to limit liability in exchange for small payments or free repairs.

Before accepting any recall remedy, talk to attorneys who can review what rights you might be signing away.

Get Medical Help Immediately

No matter what, your health always comes first. Seek treatment even if injuries seem minor initially. Some product-related injuries worsen over time or have delayed symptoms. Medical records also document your injuries for legal purposes.

Keep the Product

Don't throw away, repair, or further test the defective item. Secure it somewhere safe without altering its condition. This physical evidence often proves crucial in establishing what went wrong. Keep packaging, instruction manuals, warranties, and purchase receipts as well.

Document Everything

Take photos of the product from multiple angles. Photograph the accident scene and your injuries. Write down exactly what happened while the details are fresh. Note the date, time, and location.

Don't Talk to Manufacturers

After an injury, companies may contact you asking to examine the product, discuss what happened, or offer settlements. Politely decline these requests until you've spoken with attorneys. Manufacturers use these conversations to gather information they'll use against you later.

Call SiebenCarey Right Away

When dealing with a product-related injury, time matters. Evidence disappears, and statutes of limitations can run out. Contact our Minneapolis office at 612-333-4500 before critical evidence is lost or deadlines pass.