Mississippi Product Liability Lawyer

Product liability cases can involve detailed questions about design, manufacturing, warnings, and the companies responsible for putting the product into consumers’ hands. The Mississippi product liability attorney at Giddens Law Firm, P.A., has been handling these claims throughout Mississippi for decades. We understand the difficulties these claims can be, and will aggressively go after the manufacturer or designer of the product to make sure you receive compensation for your injuries.

John Giddens has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a top peer-reviewed distinction for legal ability and ethical practice. We have also achieved six- and seven-figure recoveries for clients, giving our team the experience needed to handle serious defective product claims.

Dangerous and defective products can cause serious injuries and result in medical bills and missed time from work. If you were injured by a defective product and suffered losses, contact Giddens Law Firm today for a free consultation.

What Is a Product Liability Lawsuit?

A product liability lawsuit is a legal claim brought against a manufacturer, designer, or seller when a defective product causes injury or harm.

What Are the Main Types of Product Liability Claims?

Product liability claims generally fall into one of three categories:

Design Defect

In many cases, a product’s design presents a flaw that could endanger the user. If the company or designer of the product knew about the flaws before the product went to market but failed to fix them, they could be held responsible for the injuries. An example of this would be a car designer knowing that a defect in the design of the automobile can cause the vehicle to easily roll over, yet does nothing to fix it. Vehicle defects are a major safety issue.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,073 vehicle and equipment safety recalls in 2024, affected more than 29.3 million vehicles, along with more than 600,000 car seats and 1.3 million tires.

Manufacturing Defect

A manufacturing defect occurs during the production phase of a product. If something goes wrong during the process that makes the product dangerous—whether through poor quality control, contaminated materials, or a deviation from the intended design—the manufacturer may be held responsible. A common example is a food packaging plant with inadequate health standards, resulting in contaminated products reaching consumers.

Food-related defects can affect consumers on a large scale. A 2025 food safety industry review found that the volume of impacted food recall units rose 75.8% between the second and third quarters of 2025, increasing from 14.32 million to 25.17 million units.

Manufacturing defects can also appear in mechanical and structural products. A ride component at an amusement park, for instance, may leave the factory with a flaw that isn’t caught during inspection—and that defect can have serious consequences when the product is put into use. If you were injured by a defective product at an amusement park or fairground, the cause may trace back to how that component was built, not how it was operated.

Failure to Warn

There are times when a product is safe, but if it’s not used in the manner that it is intended, it can pose a threat. It’s up to the manufacturer to provide clear instructions on how the product should be used, as well as warnings on how not to use the product.

If the company fails to add the appropriate warning labels and an injury occurs, the company could be held liable for failing to warn the consumer about the dangerous product. A perfect example of this would be a dangerous drug that causes severe side effects, but does not mention the side effects in the labeling.

How Do You Prove a Defective Product Caused an Injury?

Product liability claims fall under the theory of strict liability. What this means is if a dangerous or unsafe product causes an injury, you only need to prove the following:

• The product had been defective prior to use
• Because of the defect, the product caused an injury

Unlike other types of personal injury claims, where you would need to prove the other party was adding recklessly at the time of the accident, you just need to show that the product was defective. This is because it can be difficult to show that the manufacturer or designer had acted negligently. So the consumer only has to prove that a defect in the product had caused harm.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Product Liability Claim?

The compensation available in a product liability case depends on the nature and severity of your injuries, but most claims can include three categories of damages.

Economic damages cover measurable financial losses—medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage among them. Non-economic damages address losses that don’t come with a price tag but are nonetheless real: pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of companionship. In cases where the at-fault party’s conduct was especially reckless or egregious, a court may also award punitive damages, though these are relatively uncommon.

What Should You Do After Being Injured by a Dangerous or Defective Product?

According to recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 15.1 million people were treated for injuries from consumer products in 2024. Many of these injuries involved products that were deemed safe such as televisions, household cleaning products, and even beds.

If you were injured by a dangerous product, there are steps that you can take to protect your product liability claim so you can recover compensation for your injuries:

• First, you’re going to want to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Even if you don’t think your injuries are severe or want to wait to see if the pain subsides, it’s important to get checked out, not only for your case but for your well-being. This will provide a record that you did receive an injury and how it happened.
• Preserve the product, if you can. Don’t throw it away or tamper with it. Also keep any documentation about the product, such as the instruction manual, the original packaging, and the receipt. This will all be used as evidence in your defective product claim.
• Try to document everything about the incident. This includes when you bought the product, what you were doing with it prior to the accident, and what happened to cause the injury. If you have photos or video footage of the incident or your injuries, this will also be helpful for your product liability lawsuit.
• Keep a record of any costs associated with the defective product injury. This includes your medical records, repair bills, or lost time at work. Also remember to continue receiving medical treatment for your injuries after the initial accident.
• Finally, call a defective product lawyer in Jackson, Mississippi. Our legal team will get straight to work on your case and help you get compensation for your injuries.

How Can Giddens Law Firm’s Product Liability Lawyers Help?

Since 1999, our Mississippi product liability lawyer at Giddens Law Firm, P.A. has provided dedicated representation to individuals who were harmed by a defective product. We know how defective product claims have a huge impact on our clients’ lives and we strive to give injury victims the personalized attention they need in order to understand the legal process and how their claim is proceeding. Our personal injury attorneys are committed to seeking the best outcome for our clients by developing individualized litigation strategies and fighting to ensure our clients get the compensation that they deserve.

Product liability cases can require extensive investigation, expert analysis, and the ability to take on manufacturers, insurers, and other companies involved in the chain of distribution. John Giddens brings recognized trial experience to these complex claims, having been named a Mid-South Super Lawyer every year since 2014, one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by The American Trial Lawyers Association, and one of Mississippi’s 10 Best by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Backed by this experience, we have achieved dozens of six- and seven-figure settlements and verdicts for clients across Mississippi.

Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability Claims in MS

Do I Need the Defective Product to File a Lawsuit?

It can be difficult to save a defective product after an accident, so it’s understandable if you no longer have the item. Although it is not necessary to have the defective product when filing a personal injury claim, it can help your case in the long run.

What if a Product was Modified Before the Injury?

If you modified the product, it could affect your product liability case. It all depends on whether the altercation played a part in your injury. For example, you added extra memory to the hard drive of your laptop. The increased memory caused the computer to overheat and catch fire while it was in your lap. You received third degree burns to your thighs. In this case, you will not have a product liability claim since the fire was caused by your modification to the laptop.

Who May Be Responsible for the Defective Products?

There could be multiple people responsible for the product defect — from the designer and manufacturer to the store owner and marketing team. To learn who may be held responsible, your Mississippi product liability lawyer will need to do a thorough investigation into who knew about the defect and if the at-fault party failed to prevent injury from occurring.

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Product Liability Claims in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, you have three years to file a product liability claim. The time limit begins when the accident occurred. Although three years seems like a long time to file a claim, it can go by quickly. Evidence will need to be collected, records examined, and expert witnesses interviewed.

Contact Our Mississippi Product Liability Attorney Today

If you were injured by a faulty or defective product and you’re not sure what your next steps should be, your first course of action would be to contact a MS product liability lawyer at Giddens Law Firm. We will get to work right away on your claim, making sure you recover compensation for your injuries.

Don’t wait much longer. Contact Giddens Law Firm today for a free consultation.