Chicago Fatal Product Liability Attorneys
Representing Families of the Victims of Dangerous and Defective Products in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Each year, thousands of people are killed by dangerous or defective products, including cars, baby and children’s products, toys, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a dangerous or defective product, you may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The Chicago wrongful death lawyers at Cogan & Power, P.C. focus on protecting the rights of families who have lost a loved one as a result of a dangerous or defective product. We are dedicated to getting the maximum financial recovery possible for the victim’s family and vigorously pursuing negligent manufacturers in order to protect the public from future product liability fatalities.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to anyone who has been injured as a result of dangerous or defective products.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits for Product Liability Fatalities
Lawsuits involving a death due to a dangerous or defective product involve a number of complex laws and legal issues – namely, wrongful death laws and product liability legal theories.
Under product liability laws, anyone along a product’s supply chain – including designers, engineers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers – can be held liable for deaths caused by a dangerous or defective product. Product liability lawsuits can be brought based on design defects, manufacturing defects, or marketing defects (e.g., product lacked sufficient warning labels).
Wrongful death lawsuits, which include legal claims brought by the family of a deceased victim of negligence, involve complex legal issues of liability and damages. The plaintiff must first prove that the defendant is liable for the decedent’s death as a result of negligent or intentional wrongdoing. After liability is determined, there are often complex legal issues regarding the appropriate level of compensation that should be awarded as damages.
At Cogan & Power, P.C., our Chicago wrongful attorneys focus on representing the families of deceased victims of negligence, including the victims of product liability fatalities. We are dedicated accident and injury attorneys who are committed to protecting our clients’ best interests, preventing future misconduct, and obtaining a favorable verdict or settlement on their behalf. We recently obtained $11.4 million for the family of a man who died after a head-holder device broke during surgery and $3.7 million for the family of a woman who died after taking medication that had not contained suitable warnings.
Representative Product Liability Cases
At Cogan & Power, we have the skill and experience necessary to handle the complex legal issues that come into play in fatal product liability cases. Our Chicago product liability attorneys advocate on behalf of clients with claims involving:
- Drug and Medical Device Liability
- Defective Products
- Manufacturer’s Liability
- Automotive Defects
- Food Product Liability
- Electrical Equipment Defects
- Toxic Chemicals
- Baby and Children’s Products
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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"Beyond thankful for what your firm has done for us"My family is so thankful for all of the hard work that attorneys John Power, Tom Murphy and James Edwards, who along with the support of Greg Marshall and Nancy O’Donnell have done for us.- Mark
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"Excellent Attorneys and even better Humans!"John Power and Tom Murphy are excellent attorneys and even better human beings. Both were there every step of the way guiding us through a very difficult and traumatic process. The hard work and dedication of John, Tom, and the entire Cogan and Power team, make it easier for us to heal and hope for better days. We are forever grateful for the outcome.- Anita Davis
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"The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients!"Sara Davis truly made my traumatic experience so much easier to deal with. She communicated with me throughout my case to ensure I was up to speed and provided me the next steps to come. Sara was extremely personable, informative and well prepared! She never made me feel as if she was too busy to answer my calls. The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients! Thanks Sara and team for enhancing my life with the outcome of my case!- Lakitsha L.
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"Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10."
Great communication, quick responses, informed every step of the way. 10/10.
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"I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients."I had highly recommend Sara Davis and Cogan and Power. Sara goes over and beyond for her clients.- Adrian P.
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"Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family."Best lawyers. They really look out for you and your family.- Marty J.
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"I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough."Cogan and Power is without parallel. I cannot recommend Cogan and Power highly enough.- Laura T.
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"I can not speak highly enough"
I can not speak highly enough for the experience I have received from Cogan & Power Attorneys at Law. I was introduced to John Power through a mural friend. I was impressed from the very first phone call with John Power to us meeting through the pandemic. His professionalism and his medical knowledge is unbelievable… I have to say from that day moving forward John Power, Sara Davis and Kim Stefanek all put me at ease. My cases lasted just about 3 years and I was notified every step of the way on what was going forward and keeping me in the loop. John and Sara made sure that I was ready and comfortable for my Deposition, they made sure every stone was unturned! Kim Stefanek is one of their paralegals and she is awesome. I can go and I highly recommend Cogan & Power for your legal issues. John Power & Sara Davis are amazing attorneys and exceptional, caring, compassionate people!!
- Beatrice H.
What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?
Cogan & Power is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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Collaborative Approach to Legal Representation
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Invested in Your Overall Well-Being
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If You Can't Come to Us, We Will Come To You
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You'll Communicate Directly With Our Partners
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Record-Setting Achievements Recovering Millions for Our Clients
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience