Beachwood, Ohio personal injury attorney Jeffrey A. Leikin talks about his experience handling product liability cases. The attorney has been working on product liability cases since beginning their career in the 1970s. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, these cases became increasingly common due to manufacturers’ frequent failures to safeguard their machines in the workplace. During this period, the legal system effectively held manufacturers accountable, leading to safer products and enhanced safety features.

The attorney has dealt with a wide range of product liability cases, including point-of-operation injuries and repetitive motion injuries, which comprised a significant portion of their practice. The fundamental principle guiding these cases is clear: if a product poses a risk during use, the manufacturer is responsible for designing the risk out of the product. If this is not achievable, the manufacturer must implement appropriate safeguards. In cases where neither option is viable—and many companies opt to remove safety guards to improve efficiency and speed up production—they must provide adequate warnings regarding the associated risks, which then places the onus on the user to assume the risk of injury.

By applying this framework, the attorney has successfully managed product liability cases, securing fair and just outcomes for clients. With extensive experience in this area, they are well-equipped to handle cases involving injuries caused by defective products, whether those incidents occur in the workplace or at home, as defined by Ohio law.