New York Product Liability Lawyers: Your Trusted Advocates for Defective Products

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Alex Nocerino is a founding partner at our firm and a successful trial lawyer with roots in New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. He has helped injured individuals win hundreds of millions in compensation from large corporations, government entities, and wealthy landlords.

With 18 years of experience, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2019 and has a five-star Avvo rating. He is a true New Yorker and a successful trial lawyer who is unafraid to go up against even the powerful and combative defendants.

Content Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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Whether it’s a defective vehicle part, an improperly labeled medication, or a dangerous children’s product, everyday products can cause serious harm without warning. When this happens, Chopra & Nocerino is here to help you hold the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer accountable.

Our team is currently handling cases involving several large-scale defective products, including Bard PowerPort, Roundup, and Ozempic. Our New York product liability lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions in compensation for people harmed due to others’ negligence, and we’re ready to put that track record to work for you.

What Is Product Liability?

Manufacturers, distributors, and sellers have a responsibility to make sure the products they place on the market are reasonably safe for consumers. When a defective or dangerous product causes an injury, the victim may hold these parties accountable for the harm they’ve suffered. Known as a product liability claim, this type of legal action allows the victim to pursue compensation for their past and future losses.

Product liability cases may arise from issues during production, unsafe designs, or marketing failures. These defects can make everyday products dangerous. If you or a loved one was injured due to a product defect, our attorneys can help you pursue the results you need to rebuild your life.

Common Types of Product Liability Cases

Product liability claims generally fall into three categories based on the stage of production at which the defect occurred.

Design Defects

Design defects occur when a product is dangerous because of flaws in how it was designed. Even if the product is manufactured according to plan, the fundamental blueprint creates a safety risk. In these cases, every unit may be affected, not just a single item.

Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects occur when something goes wrong during the production process. The design may be safe, but an assembly error can make a specific unit dangerous.

Marketing Defects

Marketing defects involve problems with instructions or labeling. A product may be dangerous if it doesn’t include clear directions for safe use or fails to warn consumers about known risks.

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How Product Liability Works in New York

Under New York state law, injured consumers may hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for dangerous products. These claims are often based on strict liability, which allows you to pursue compensation by showing that the product was defective and caused your injury, even if the company did not act negligently.

Negligence can play a role in some product liability claims. You may have an especially strong case for compensation if you can show that the company failed to use reasonable care when designing, manufacturing, or warning about a product.

Regardless of the basis for compensation, New York’s pure comparative negligence law can affect how much you’re eligible to recover. This law allows you to recover damages even if your own actions partially contributed to the injury, such as if you failed to follow instructions. In that case, your compensation would be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Statute of Limitations

New York’s statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits, including product liability claims, is three years. Under this law, you have three years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

If the injury wasn’t obvious right away, the three-year deadline begins when you discover the injury or when you reasonably should have discovered it. This exception is especially common in cases caused by exposure to a harmful substance.

Missing your case’s deadline could cost you your right to pursue compensation. We encourage you to contact our defective product attorneys in New York as soon as possible after your injury so we can start protecting your claim.

Common Defective Products That Lead to Injury

Dangerous products appear in many areas of everyday life. Our firm handles cases involving these types of product defects and more:

Automobiles and auto parts: Defective airbags, brakes, tires, or steering components can cause crashes or worsen injuries during an accident.
Consumer electronics: Batteries, chargers, and other electronic devices may catch fire or cause electrical shock.
Toys and children’s products: Poorly designed or improperly labeled toys may create choking hazards, contain toxic materials such as lead, or lack proper safety features.
Pharmaceuticals and medical devices: Dangerous medications may fail to warn about serious side effects, provide incorrect dosage instructions, or omit information about drug interactions. Medical devices may also be poorly designed, such as implants that break or shift inside the body.
Household appliances: Malfunctions in products such as heaters, stoves, or power tools can lead to burns, fires, or other injuries.

How Chopra & Nocerino Help You Pursue a Product Liability Claim

When you turn to our law firm for help, we’ll handle every aspect of your lawsuit while you focus on recovering. We offer a free consultation to help you understand your rights, options, and next steps. From there, we’ll develop a strong case by identifying the defect, collaborating with experts, and gathering evidence that proves both the company’s liability and your damages.

We’ll also handle all communications with the responsible company and its insurers on your behalf. Our attorneys are ready to protect you from any tactics the insurance company may use to minimize your claim. We’ll negotiate a settlement that reflects the full impact of your injury on your financial, emotional, and physical well-being.

As experienced trial lawyers, we’ll also be ready to fight for you at trial if the insurer refuses to settle for what you deserve. Insurance companies know that we take representing clients in court very seriously. Our thorough approach to trial preparation often creates leverage during negotiations and positions us to advocate effectively if litigation becomes necessary.

Why You Should Choose Chopra & Nocerino for Your Product Liability Case

Our attorneys are real New Yorkers who are passionate about helping people pursue accountability when defective products cause serious harm. Here’s why countless individuals and families have trusted us to represent them during some of the most challenging times of their lives:

Proven advocacy: With over 20 years of combined experience, our team has recovered hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements for people injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing.
Aggressive representation: We’re prepared to match the power of large corporations and their insurers. We fight for every dollar our clients are entitled to and refuse to back down.
Personalized attention: Our clients are like family to us. Attorneys Sameer Chopra and Alex Nocerino personally provide caring, honest support tailored to each client’s needs.
National recognition: We’ve received numerous awards for our advocacy, including Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Our firm was also recognized as having the most top 50 settlements of any law firm in New York in 2020 and 2022.

What To Expect During a Product Liability Lawsuit

A product liability lawsuit in NY begins with a free initial consultation with our attorneys. It can help to bring any evidence related to your injury to this meeting, including photos of the injury or the involved product, purchase receipts, and medical records. We’ll review the circumstances of your injury and explain your legal options so you can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

If you decide to take legal action, our team will investigate the defect, preserve the product when possible, and gather supporting evidence. We may also consult third-party experts, such as engineers or safety specialists, to evaluate how the product failed and how that failure caused your injuries.

Once we build your case, we’ll file a lawsuit and begin the discovery process. During this stage, both sides exchange evidence and statements. Many cases resolve through settlement negotiations, but your case may go to trial if the insurance company fails to cooperate. Our attorneys will provide frequent case updates so you’ll always be aware of what’s happening before we proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability

You likely have many questions about your rights after being injured by a defective product. The answers below address some of the most common concerns about product liability claims.

How Much Does a Product Liability Lawyer Cost?

Our attorneys handle product liability claims on a contingency fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of the total compensation we recover for you, meaning you pay zero upfront fees for our representation.

What if the Product Was a Gift or I Didn’t Buy It?

You may still have a valid claim. Product liability law in New York protects those who use a product, not just the original purchasers. If you were injured while using a defective product as intended, you may pursue compensation even if someone else bought it.

What Damages Can I Recover?

We can help you seek compensation for any economic or non-economic damages you suffer as a result of your injury. These may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.

Speak With a New York Product Liability Lawyer Today

The companies behind defective product claims have vast resources to fight liability and protect their bottom line. You deserve equally strong representation when facing these large corporate entities. Chopra & Nocerino is ready to provide exactly that.

Let us advocate for the compensation and accountability you need to move forward. Call (855) NYC-HURT or complete our online contact form to explore your rights and options with a free consultation.

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