Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of companies involved in designing, manufacturing, or selling consumer products. When a product is defective and causes injury, those entities can be held liable for damages.
In Kentucky, product liability claims generally fall into three categories:
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- Design Defects – The product was unsafe from the start due to poor or flawed design (e.g., a car model prone to fuel-tank explosions).
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- Manufacturing Defects – Something went wrong during production, making specific units dangerous (e.g., contaminated medical devices).
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- Failure to Warn / Marketing Defects – A product was sold without adequate warnings, instructions, or labeling about known risks.
These cases can involve everyday consumer items, complex medical devices, or pharmaceuticals. Regardless of the type, the central issue is the same — the product was unreasonably dangerous, and someone got hurt.
Common Examples of Defective Products
Moore Payne Law handles a wide variety of product liability claims. Some of the most common include:
- Automobile defects: faulty brakes, defective airbags, tire blowouts, or steering malfunctions.
- Medical devices: hip and knee implants, pacemakers, surgical mesh, or IV pumps that fail and cause complications.
- Defective household items: space heaters, power tools, pressure cookers, or appliances that overheat or explode.
- Industrial machinery: unsafe or unguarded factory equipment causing severe burns or amputations.
- Children’s products: toys with choking hazards, baby cribs with structural failures, or toxic materials in paints and plastics.
- Pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications: drugs with undisclosed side effects that lead to organ damage, birth defects, or fatal reactions.
In each case, Moore Payne Law thoroughly investigates whether a product’s defect was caused by poor design, improper testing, or reckless disregard for consumer safety.
The High Stakes of Dangerous Drug Cases
Prescription and over-the-counter medications are supposed to help patients heal — but when companies fail to conduct proper safety trials or hide side effects, those same drugs can destroy lives.
Recent examples of dangerous drug litigation include:
- Medications linked to heart attacks, strokes, or cancer.
- Painkillers that led to addiction due to misleading marketing.
- Antidepressants or birth control causing blood clots or birth defects.
- Contaminated over-the-counter drugs exposing consumers to toxins.
Pharmaceutical companies have immense resources, and their legal teams often fight aggressively to avoid responsibility. Moore Payne Law evens the playing field by partnering with medical experts, toxicologists, and pharmacologists to uncover the truth about what went wrong and why.
Why Defective Products Reach the Market
You might wonder: How do unsafe products even make it into consumers’ hands? The answer often comes down to corporate negligence and cost-cutting.
Common causes include:
- Lack of adequate testing: Companies rush products to market without long-term safety evaluation.
- Ignoring internal warnings: Executives choose profit over public safety.
- Weak quality control: Overseas manufacturing or subcontractors cut corners.
- Insufficient labeling: Warnings are omitted or buried in fine print.
- Failure to recall: Companies delay action even after learning of injuries.
When corporations make these choices, they gamble with human lives — and Moore Payne Law ensures they face the consequences.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Product Liability Case
Responsibility doesn’t stop with the manufacturer. Depending on the case, multiple parties may be held accountable, including:
- Designers who created the unsafe blueprint.
- Manufacturers responsible for producing the defective item.
- Distributors and wholesalers that moved the product into the marketplace.
- Retailers who sold the product without proper warnings.
- Testing laboratories that certified the product as safe.
Each link in the supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of consumers. Moore Payne Law investigates every party involved to identify all sources of liability — often revealing corporate negligence that extends far beyond one company.
Proving a Product Liability Case
To win a product liability case, evidence must clearly show:
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- The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous.
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- The defect existed when it left the manufacturer’s control.
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- The product was being used as intended (or in a foreseeable way).
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- The defect directly caused injury or death.
Moore Payne Law’s team works with industry experts to inspect the defective item, review testing data, and reconstruct how the defect led to harm. Their thorough, trial-ready preparation ensures no detail is overlooked.
Types of Damages Available
Victims of defective products or drugs often face overwhelming costs. Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses (emergency care, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation)
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering, including emotional trauma and anxiety
- Permanent disability, disfigurement, or scarring
- Long-term medical needs and in-home care
- Wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses and loss of support for surviving families
- Punitive damages, when companies knowingly put profits before safety
Moore Payne Law’s attorneys calculate not just the current expenses — but the true, long-term cost of injury to ensure full and fair compensation.
How Moore Payne Law Builds Strong Cases
Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne have built a reputation for handling complex, high-stakes litigation involving powerful corporate defendants. Their approach to product liability cases includes:
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- Thorough Investigation: Reviewing product design, testing history, and company safety records.
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- Expert Collaboration: Partnering with engineers, scientists, and medical specialists.
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- Aggressive Discovery: Uncovering internal documents that reveal corporate knowledge of danger.
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- Negotiation and Trial Preparedness: Using strong evidence to push for full settlements — or taking cases to court when necessary.
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- Personalized Representation: Keeping clients informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Their commitment to preparation and compassion ensures that every client receives both powerful advocacy and genuine care.
Why Experience Matters
Product liability and dangerous drug cases require not just legal expertise, but a deep understanding of science, engineering, and medicine. Many law firms shy away from these cases because they’re complex and resource-intensive. Moore Payne Law embraces them.
Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne have extensive experience confronting large corporations and insurance companies in court. They understand how to navigate federal safety regulations, medical data, and expert testimony — skills that are crucial in these challenging cases.
When consumers face powerful corporate opponents, Moore Payne Law provides the strength, strategy, and determination to level the playing field.
What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Product or Drug
If you suspect that a product or medication caused harm, follow these steps immediately:
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- Stop using the product but keep it as evidence.
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- Seek medical attention and follow all treatment instructions.
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- Save all packaging, manuals, and receipts.
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- Document your injuries with photos and medical reports.
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- Avoid speaking with company representatives or insurers without legal advice.
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- Contact Moore Payne Law for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Taking quick action helps preserve critical evidence and strengthens your claim.
Justice for Kentucky Consumers
When defective products and dangerous drugs harm innocent people, Moore Payne Law steps in to restore balance. The firm is committed to protecting consumers, promoting corporate accountability, and making Kentucky safer for everyone.
Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne combine compassionate advocacy with relentless legal strategy. Whether through settlement or trial, they fight to ensure victims are heard, compensated, and empowered to move forward with dignity.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective product or unsafe drug, contact Moore Payne Law today for a free and confidential consultation. Justice starts with the truth — and Moore Payne Law will help you find it.
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